Camera Comparison
Sony a7S vs Sony a7S II
The bottom line
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to how you actually shoot, and let price and handling break the tie.
Choose the Sony a7S II if…
- ✓You shoot video seriously — it brings 10-bit internal colour.
Where they differ
- ›Price: the Sony a7S launched at $2,799, $200 under the Sony a7S II — money that could go toward glass.
Frequently asked
Is the Sony a7S or the Sony a7S II better?
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to how you actually shoot, and let price and handling break the tie.
Who should choose the Sony a7S II?
Choose the Sony a7S II if you shoot video seriously — it brings 10-bit internal colour.
What is the main difference between the Sony a7S and the Sony a7S II?
Price: the Sony a7S launched at $2,799, $200 under the Sony a7S II — money that could go toward glass.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Image Processor | BIONZ X | BIONZ X |
| Effective Resolution | 12.2 MP | 12.2 MP |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 100 – 102400 | 100 – 102400 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 50 – 409600 | 50 – 409600 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 5 fps | 5 fps |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 30p | Up to 30p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 120p |
| 10-bit Internal | No | Yes |
| Recording Limit | 29 min | 29 min |
| Log Profiles | S-Log2 | S-Log2 / S-Log3 / HLG |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | Micro (Type D) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | − | − |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | − | − |
| Eye AF | No | No |
| Animal AF | No | No |
| Vehicle AF | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M dots | 2.36M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.71x | 0.78x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.23M dots | 1.23M dots |
| LCD Type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Touch Screen | No | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v4.0 | v4.2 |
| USB | Micro USB 2.0 | Micro USB 2.0 |
| Memory Card Slots | 1x SD UHS-I | 1x SD UHS-I |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,799 | $2,999 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 126.9×94.4×48.2 mm | 126.9×95.7×60.3 mm |
| Weight | 566g (1.25 lb) | 584g (1.29 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 240 shots | 310 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 310 shots | 370 shots |
| Battery Type | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
