Reasons to choose Alpha 7S
Released in 2014, Alpha 7S has about 847 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 489 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Alpha 7S
vs Sony Alpha 7S II
VS
Sensor area
847 mm²
Alpha 7S847 mm²
Alpha 7S II- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Alpha 7S and Alpha 7S II have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Alpha 7SMetricAlpha 7S II
12.2 MPEffective pixels12.2 MP
35.6 × 23.8Sensor35.6 × 23.8
8.33 µmPixel pitch8.33 µm
69.45 µm²Pixel area69.45 µm²
1.44 MP/cm²Pixel density1.44 MP/cm²
1.01Crop factor1.01
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
489 gWeight627 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50BatteryRechargeable battery pack NP-FW50
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Alpha 7S and Alpha 7S II have the same sensor area. The Alpha 7S has the lighter body. The Alpha 7S and Alpha 7S II have the same effective resolution. The Alpha 7S II is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Alpha 7S II
Released in 2015, Alpha 7S II has about 847 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 627 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.