Sony a7SII vs Sony a7S vs Sony a7RII Specs & Size Comparison

Here is a quick specs and size comparison for the Sony a7SII, Sony a7S and Sony a7RII. You can take a look at the key differences between the three Sony full frame E-mount mirrorless cameras.

Sony a7SII ($2,999): Revolving around a full-frame 12.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor, the a7SII is capable of internal UHD 4K recording at 30 fps with full pixel readout as well as 1080p recording at up to 120 fps, all in the XAVC S format. Benefitting recording versatility, the BIONZ X image processor also pairs with the sensor to enable expanded sensitivity to ISO 409600 along with fast intelligent autofocus with low-light sensitivity to -4 EV. Further enabling working in difficult lighting conditions, 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization compensates for vertical, horizontal, pitch, yaw, and roll camera movements for sharper, smoother handheld recording.

Sony a7S ($2,498): The innovative a7S camera features a newly developed, 12.2 effective megapixel 35mm Exmor® CMOS sensor paired with a powerful BIONZ X image processor, allowing it to shoot at a sensitivity range of ISO 50 – 4096002 with unprecedented dynamic range and low noise. The a7S is also the world’s first camera to utilize the entire width of a full-frame image sensor in 4K video acquisition, and does this without cropping or line skipping as it can read and process data from every one of the sensor’s pixels. This allows 4K video shooters to utilize all of the artistic and creative benefits provided by the unique sensor.

Sony a7RII ($3,198): The Sony a7RII features the world’s first full-frame 42.4-megapixel Exmor R back-illuminated structure CMOS sensor. This sensor design both improves low-light operation and speeds up data throughout, enabling fast high-resolution stills and UHD 4K video recording. Working with the BIONZ X image processor, these images can be produced at sensitivities up to ISO 102,400 and at a continuous 5 fps shooting rate. Five-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization has also been implemented, compensating for vertical, horizontal, pitch, yaw, and roll movements.

Sony a7SII vs Sony a7S vs Sony a7RII Specs & Size Comparison

Feature a7SII a7S a7RII
Sensor Resolution 12.2 MP 12.2 MP 42.4 MP
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Size 35.6 x 23.8 mm 35.6 x 23.8 mm 35.9 x 24 mm
Sensor Type Full Frame Full Frame Full Frame
SteadyShot INSIDE (image stabilization) 5-axis optical image stabilization – 5-axis optical image stabilization
Image Size 4240 x 2832 4240 x 2832 7952 x 5304
Image Processor Bionz X Bionz X Bionz X
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78x 0.71x 0.78x
Storage Media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Continuous Shooting Speed 5 FPS 5 FPS 5 FPS
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec 1/8000 to 30 sec 1/8000 to 30 sec
ISO Sensitivity Still images: ISO 100-102400 (expandable to ISO 50-409600), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-102400 equivalent (expandable to ISO 100-409600), AUTO (ISO 100-12800 equivalent, selectable lower limit and upper limit) Still images: ISO 100-102400, Movies: ISO 100-102400 equivalent (both expandable to 409600, For stills: expandable down to 50) Still images: ISO 100-25600 (expandable to ISO 50–102400 for shooting still images), AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit)Movies: ISO 100-25600 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-6400 equivalent, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Autofocus System 169 points 25 points 399 points
Recording Format XAVC S / AVCHD / MP4 XAVC S / AVCHD / MP4 XAVC S / AVCHD / MP4
Movie Size
  • XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160
  • AVCHD: 1920 x 1080
  • MP4: 1920 x 1080
  • XAVC S: 1920 x 1080
  • AVCHD: 1920 x 1080
  • MP4: 1440 x 1080
  • XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160
  • AVCHD: 1920 x 1080
  • MP4: 1920 x 1080
High Frame Rate Recording 1920 x 1080 (24p/12Mbps, 30p/16Mbps) – –
Picture Profile Yes (Off / PP1-PP9) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode (Movie, Still, Cinema, Pro, ITU709 Matrix, White&Black, S-Gamut, S-Gamut3.Cine, S-Gamut3), Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset Yes (Off / PP1-PP7) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Color Level, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset Yes (Off/PP1-PP7) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
Clean HDMI output 3840 x 2160 (30p/24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60p/24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60i), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit/ RGB 8bit [1080 60i compatible device] 3840 × 2160 (30p/24p) / 1920 × 1080 (60p/24p) / 1920 × 1080 (60i), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit/ RGB 8bit 3840 x 2160 (30p/24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60p/24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60i), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit/ RGB 8bit
LCD Size 3″ Tilting TFT-LCD 3″ Tilting TFT-LCD 3″ Tilting TFT-LCD
LCD Resolution 1,228,800 dots 921,600 dots 1,228,800 dots
AWB micro adjustment G7 to M7 (57 steps), A7 to B7 (29 steps) G7 to M7 (15 steps), A7 to B7 (15 steps) G7 to M7 (57 steps), A7 to B7 (29 steps)
Exposure compensation +/-5.0 EV (in 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV steps), with exposure compensation dial: +/-3.0 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) +/-5.0 EV (in 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV steps), with exposure compensation dial: +/-3.0 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) +/-5.0 EV (in 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV steps), with exposure compensation dial: +/-3.0 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
AE Bracketing Bracket: Single/Bracket: Cont., 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0 or 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1.0 EV increments. With 3 frames in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1.0 EV, 2.0 EV or 3.0 EV increments. Bracket: Single/Bracket: Cont., 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0 or 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1.0 EV increments.
New Gamma Display Assist function Yes (This new function lets you view images with natural contrast while recording in S-Log gamma setting, converting S-Log2 and S-Log3 into ITU709 (800%) gamma for monitoring*8 images or checking focus while enlarging an image, on the LCD screen or viewfinder.) – –
Built-in Wi-Fi Yes Yes Yes
Shutter Durability 500,000 – 500,000
Battery NP-FW50 NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Battery Life 310 shots (CIPA) 320 shots (CIPA) 290 shots (CIPA)
USB Version 2.0 2.0 2.0
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 60 mm 127 x 94 x 48 mm 127 x 96 x 60 mm
Weight 627g 489g 625g
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