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Sony A7 III vs Sony A7S II Detailed Comparison
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A7S II Comparison Overview
In this review, we will be comparing A7 III and A7S II, two Pro Mirrorless cameras by Sony. Sony A7 III was introduced to market in February 2018 and Sony A7S II was launched in October 2015. As you can see, A7S II is 3 years older than A7 III. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.
Here is a brief look at the main features of Sony A7 III and Sony A7S II before getting into our more detailed comparison.
Sony A7 III Key Specs
- Announcement Date: 2018-02-27
- 24MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
- ISO 100 - 51200 ( expands to 50 - 204800)
- Sony E Mount
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
- 10.0fps continuous shooting
- 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
- 120fps High-Speed Video
- Built-in Wireless
- 650g. 127 x 96 x 74 mm
- Weather Sealed Body
- Replaced Sony Alpha A7 II Compare
Sony A7S II Key Specs
- Announcement Date: 2015-10-12
- 12MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
- ISO 100 - 102400 ( expands to 50 - 409600)
- Sony E Mount
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
- 5.0fps continuous shooting
- 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
- 120fps High-Speed Video
- Built-in Wireless
- 627g.
127 x 96 x 60 mm - Weather Sealed Body
- Replaced Sony Alpha A7S Compare
Reasons to choose Sony Alpha A7 III over Sony Alpha A7S II
| Touch Screen | Yes vs No | Easy control of camera functions |
| Sensor Resolution | 24 MP vs 12 MP | 100% more pixels |
| Number of Focus Points | 693 vs 169 | 524 more focus points |
| Continuous Shooting | 10.0fps vs 5.0fps | 5 fps faster |
| Battery Life | 610 shots vs 370 shots | 240 more frames with a single charge |
| Timelapse Recording | Yes vs With optional app | creative shooting |
| Color Depth | 25.0 vs 23.6 | higher color depth |
| Dynamic Range | 14.7 vs 13.3 | higher dynamic range |
| Low Light ISO | 3730 vs 2993 | better High ISO performance |
| Bluetooth | Yes vs No | Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth |
| Storage Slot | 2 vs 1 | Extra storage slot |
| USB Version | USB 3. 1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Faster Data transfer from the camera |
| Animal Eye AF Tracking | Yes vs No | Easily lock and track focus on animals |
| Anti Flicker | Yes vs No | Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light |
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Reasons to choose Sony Alpha A7S II over Sony Alpha A7 III
| Max ISO | 102.400 vs 51.200 | 100% higher Max ISO |
| LCD Resolution | 1.229k dots vs 922k dots | 33% higher resolution screen |
| Weight | 627 g vs 650 g | 23 g lighter |
| Sensor Pixel Area | 70.55µm2 vs 35.50µm2 | 98% larger pixel area |
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Common Strengths of Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Alpha A7S II
| Wireless Connection | Yes vs Yes | Better connectivity |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift | Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures |
| Adjustable LCD Screen | Tilting vs Tilting | Flexible shooting positions |
| External Flash Shoe | Yes vs Yes | Better for flash photography |
| Viewfinder | Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) | Better framing and control |
| RAW Support | Yes vs Yes | Better image quality |
| Face Detection Focus | Yes vs Yes | very handy for portraits |
| LCD Screen Resolution | 922k dots vs 1. 229k dots | High resolution screens |
| Microphone Port | Yes vs Yes | High quality audio recording option |
| Headphone Port | Yes vs Yes | better video control |
| Environmental Sealing | Yes vs Yes | shoot at tough conditions |
| AE Bracketing | Yes vs Yes | Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR |
| NFC Connection | Yes vs Yes | Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices |
| Dual-axis Electronic Level | Yes vs Yes | Level the camera easily in two axis |
| Smartphone Remote | Yes vs Yes | Remote control your camera with a smartphone |
| UHS Card Support | UHS-II vs UHS-I | Read/Write in High Speeds |
| Webcam Function | Yes vs Yes | Use your camera as a Webcam |
| Eye Tracking Focus | Yes vs Yes | Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject |
Common Weaknesses of Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Alpha A7S II
| Built-in Flash | No vs No | Require external flash |
Sony A7 III vs Sony A7S II: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison
Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Sony A7 III and Sony A7S II side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony A7 III has external dimensions of 127 x 96 x 74 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.91″) and weighs 650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz) (including batteries). Sony A7S II has external dimensions of 127 x 96 x 60 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.36″) and weighs 627 g (1.38 lb / 22.12 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony A7 III and Sony A7S II. Sony A7 III has the same height and width with Sony A7S II. On the other hand, with a thickness of 74mm, it is 14mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of Sony A7 III and Sony A7S II.
Comparison image of Sony A7 III and Sony A7S II Size and Weight - Back ViewNow lets look at the top view comparison of Sony A7 III and Sony A7S II.
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony A7S II is 23g lighter than the Sony A7 III but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Sony A7 III and Sony A7S II have the same Sony E lens mount and Full frame sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
Mirrorless Cameras
A7 III
A7S II
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Weather Sealing
Both A7 III and A7S II have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony A7 III and Sony A7S II's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".
Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels.
Sony A7 III vs Sony A7S II: Sensor Comparison
Sony A7 III has a 24.0MP Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor. On the other hand, Sony A7S II has a 12.0MP Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.
Sony A7 III's sensor provides 12MP more than Sony A7S II's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
Below you can see the A7 III and A7S II sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony A7 III and Sony A7S II CamerasSony A7 III and Sony A7S II have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
Both Sony A7 III and Sony A7S II sensors have been tested by DxoMark. DxoMark scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Of the two cameras that we are comparing, A7 III has scored 96, 11 points higher than A7S II.
| Model | Overall | Color Depth | Dynamic Range | Low-light ISO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony A7 III | 96 | 25. 0 bits | 14.7 Evs | 3730 ISO |
| Sony A7S II | 85 | 23.6 bits | 13.3 Evs | 2993 ISO |
Sony A7 III vs Sony A7S II Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. In this case, both Sony A7 III and Sony A7S II have the same Sony E lens mount so have 187 native lenses available. All of these lenses cover Full frame sensor.
Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Both Sony A7 III and Sony A7S II has Sensor based Image stabilization which means that all the lenses will be stabilized in these bodies. A7 III's built-in Image stabilization system is effective to compensate vibration up to 5.0-stops according to CIPA standards.
| Lens Type | # of Sony A7 III Lenses | # of Sony A7S II Lenses |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Zoom | 18 (13 Full Frame) | 18 (13 Full Frame) |
| Standard Prime | 32 (18 Full Frame) | 32 (18 Full Frame) |
| Wideangle Zoom | 14 (11 Full Frame) | 14 (11 Full Frame) |
| Wideangle Prime | 57 (39 Full Frame) | 57 (39 Full Frame) |
| Telephoto Zoom | 16 (14 Full Frame) | 16 (14 Full Frame) |
| Telephoto Prime | 26 (20 Full Frame) | 26 (20 Full Frame) |
| SuperZoom | 10 (2 Full Frame) | 10 (2 Full Frame) |
| Wideangle Fisheye Prime | 2 (0 Full Frame) | 2 (0 Full Frame) |
| Macro Prime | 9 (8 Full Frame) | 9 (8 Full Frame) |
| Perspective Control Prime | 2 (2 Full Frame) | 2 (2 Full Frame) |
| Telephoto Mirror Prime | n/a | n/a |
| TOTAL | 187 (127 Full Frame) | 187 (127 Full Frame) |
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What types of Photography are Sony A7 III and Sony A7S II Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony A7 III and Sony A7S II for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.
Sony A7 III for Portrait Photography
Sony A7S II for Portrait Photography
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
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Sony A7 III for Street Photography
EXCELLENT
Sony A7S II for Street Photography
EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
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Large Full frame (35.
6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
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Sony A7 III for Sports Photography
Sony A7S II for Sports Photography
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
693 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 610 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
169 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.
0fps
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Sony A7 III for Daily Photography
EXCELLENT
Sony A7S II for Daily Photography
EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
650g
Body Thickness 74mm
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Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
627g
Body Thickness 60mm
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Sony A7 III for Landscape Photography
AVERAGE
Sony A7S II for Landscape Photography
AVERAGE
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
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Large Full frame (35.
6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A7S II: OUR DECISION
You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sony A7 III and Sony A7S II, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.
Here is a summary of how Sony A7 III and Sony A7S II scores compare:
Sony A7 III
Imaging
Features
Portability
Overall
Ranked #29 out of 107 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #31 out of 1255 in all Cameras
Sony A7S II
Imaging
Features
Portability
Overall
Ranked #48 out of 107 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #72 out of 1255 in all Cameras
Sony A7 III is the overall winner of this comparison.
It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony A7S II in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Sony A7 III.
Sony A7S II vs Sony A7 III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications| General | Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Alpha A7S II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Announced | 2018-02-27 | 2015-10-12 |
| Body Type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless | Sensor |
| Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8 mm | 35.6 x 23.8 mm |
| Area | 852.04mm2 | 847.28mm2 |
| Megapixels | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Max Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Max Native Light sensitivity | 51,200 ISO | 102,400 ISO |
| Max Boosted Light Sensitivity | 204800 ISO | 409600 ISO |
| Min Native Light sensitivity | 100 ISO | 100 ISO |
| Min Boosted Light Sensitivity | 50 ISO | 50 ISO |
| RAW Support | Autofocus | |
| AF Touch | ||
| AF Continuous | ||
| AF Single | ||
| AF Tracking | ||
| AF Selective | ||
| AF Center | ||
| AF Multi Area | ||
| AF Live View | ||
| AF Face Detection | ||
| AF Contrast Detection | ||
| AF Phase Detection | ||
| Number of Focus Points | 693 | 169 | Lens |
| Manual Focus | ||
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Number of Available Lenses | 187 | 187 | Screen |
| Type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Size | 3. 00" | 3.00" |
| Resolution | 922k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Touch Screen | Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x | 0.78x | Photography Features |
| Max Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Shutter Priority | ||
| Aperture Priority | ||
| Manual Exposure Mode | ||
| Custom White Balance | ||
| Built-in Image Stabilization | Sensor-shift | Sensor-shift |
| Built-in Flash | ||
| External Flash | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 10. 0 fps | 5.0 fps |
| Multi-Segment Metering | ||
| Average Metering | ||
| Spot Metering | ||
| Partial Metering | ||
| AF-Area Metering | ||
| Center Weighted Metering | ||
| AE Bracketing | ||
| WB Bracketing | Video Features | |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone Port | ||
| Headphone Port | Connectivity | |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| HDMI | Physical | |
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Weight | 650g | 627g |
| Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm | 127 x 96 x 60mm |
| Battery Life | 610 shots | 370 shots | Other Features |
| Timelapse Recording | With Downloadable App | |
| GPS | None | None | DxO Sensor Scores |
| DxO Overall Score | 96 | 85 |
| DxO Color Depth | 25. 0 | 23.6 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 14.7 | 13.3 |
| DxO Low Light ISO | 3730 | 2993 |
| Report a correction | Report a correction |
Sony Alpha 7S II vs Sony Alpha a7 III: What is the difference?
54points
Sony Alpha 7S II
85points
Sony Alpha a7 III
+ FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS+ FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
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Sony Alpha 7S II
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Why is Sony Alpha 7S II better than Sony Alpha a7 III?
- 204800ISO higher maximum expanded ISO?
409600ISOvs204800ISO - 306.4k dots higher resolution (screen)?
1228k dotsvs921.6k dots - 18.92% less body volume?
731.52cm³vs902.21cm³ - 14mm thinner?
60mmvs74mm
Why is Sony Alpha a7 III better than Sony Alpha 7S II?
- 524 more focus points?
693vs169 - 1.
98x more megapixels (main camera)?
24.2MPvs12.2MP - 240shots longer battery life?
610shotsvs370shots - 2x faster shooting at highest resolution with AF as JPEG format?
10fpsvs5fps - Has timelapse function?
- Has a built-in HDR mode?
- Has a touch screen?
- Has a BSI sensor?
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Overall Rating
Sony Alpha 7S II
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8.4/10
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Features
Build quality
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8.8/10
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Video quality
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8.8/10
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Controls
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8.4/10
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Low-light performance
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9.2/10
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Autofocus
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9.0/10
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Optics
sensor size
Full format
Full format
One of the most important aspects of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor will capture more light, which results in improved low-light performance, dynamic range, and general image quality.
focus points
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on.
They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
megapixels (main camera)
12.2MP
24.2MP
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
maximum light sensitivity
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With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
maximum expanded ISO
409600ISO
204800ISO
Expanded ISO allows you to go beyond the native ISO.
It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. The resulting image will have less quality than when staying within the native ISO range, but it can be useful in certain situations.
has sensor shift stabilization
✔Sony Alpha 7S II
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.
continuous shooting at high resolution
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
has AF tracking
✔Sony Alpha 7S II
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔Sony Alpha 7S II
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.
Videography
video recording (main camera)
2160 x 30fps
2160 x 30fps
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
Has phase-detection autofocus for videos
✔Sony Alpha 7S II
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔Sony Alpha 7S II
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
has a microphone input
✔Sony Alpha 7S II
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔Sony Alpha 7S II
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has a stereo microphone
✔Sony Alpha 7S II
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
Has timelapse function
✖Sony Alpha 7S II
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
movie bitrate
100Mbps
100Mbps
The higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.
number of microphones
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Battery
Battery life (CIPA)
370shots
610shots
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
has a removable battery
✔Sony Alpha 7S II
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
has a rechargeable battery
✔Sony Alpha 7S II
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a battery level indicator
✔Sony Alpha 7S II
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
battery power
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
(Sony Alpha 7S II)
2280mAh
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Features
noise
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3730 ISO
The maximum ISO at which the device still captures excellent quality images. Source: DxOMark.
supports Wi-Fi
✔Sony Alpha 7S II
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
image quality
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A device's overall image quality score considers: color depth, dynamic range and low light performance. Source: DxOMark.
color depth
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25bits
The better a device's color depth the more color nuances it can distinguish.
Source: DxOMark.
dynamic range
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sony Alpha 7S II)
14.7Evs
The better the dynamic range the system captures a wider number of values from dark to light leading to more details in low and highlights. Source: DxOMark.
Has dual card slots
✖Sony Alpha 7S II
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.
shoots raw
✔Sony Alpha 7S II
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.
supports lossless compressed raw
✖Sony Alpha 7S II
✖Sony Alpha a7 III
It is capable of shooting stills in a lossless compressed raw format.
This has all the advantages of shooting raw, while taking up much less storage space. The smaller file size also allows quicker read/write speeds.
has pixel shift shot
✖Sony Alpha 7S II
✖Sony Alpha a7 III
The camera can take a series of shots, shifting the sensor slightly with each one. These can then be combined to create an extremely high-resolution image. It’s particularly useful for things like photographing artwork.
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Sony Alpha 7 vs Sony Alpha a7 III: What is the difference?
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Why is Sony Alpha 7 better than Sony Alpha a7 III?
- 176g lighter?
474g vs 650g - 308.
4k dots higher resolution (screen)?
1230k dots vs 921.6k dots - 36% less body volume? thinner?
48.2mm vs 74mm
Why is Sony Alpha a7 III better than Sony Alpha 7?
- 576 more focus points?
693 vs 117 - 179200ISO higher than maximum extended ISO range?
204800ISO vs 25600ISO - Weatherproof (Splashproof)?
- 270shots longer battery life?
610shots vs 340shots - 2x faster high resolution JPEG shooting with autofocus?
10fps vs 5fps - 1.66x lower high ISO noise?
3730 ISO vs 2248 ISO - 6 higher image quality?
96 vs 90 - Has autofocus in movie mode due to phase detection AF?
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Functions
Build quality
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8.8 /10
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Video
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8.4 /10
5 votes
Low light operation
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Autofocus
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Optics
Large format
Certificate The most important aspect of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor captures more light, which improves low-light image quality, dynamic range, and overall image quality. nine0003
focus points
The more focus points, the more flexibility in choosing which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the sensor more power to determine the best part to focus on in more automatic modes.
megapixels (main camera)
24.3MP
24.2MP
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of images captured by the main camera. A higher megapixel count means the camera is capable of capturing more detail. However, the number of megapixels is not the only important element that determines image quality. nine0003
maximum light sensitivity
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Sony Alpha 7)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Sony Alpha a7 III)
Higher light sensitivity (ISO level) allows the sensor to absorb more light. This can be used to shoot moving subjects at high shutter speeds, or to take pictures in poor lighting conditions without using the flash.
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25600ISO
204800ISO
Extended ISO range allows you to go beyond native ISO. This is achieved by digitally enhancing the image output.
The resulting image will be of lower quality than when saved within the native ISO range, but this may come in handy in certain situations.
has sensor shift stabilization
✖Sony Alpha 7
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
With sensor shift, the sensor itself (not the lens) moves itself so that it can neutralize any camera vibration. This means that the image will be stabilized no matter which lens is used. nine0003
High-resolution continuous shooting
High-speed continuous shooting is useful when shooting moving subjects.
has Tracking AF
✔Sony Alpha 7
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
Tracking AF will allow you to correctly focus on the subject, press the shutter button, if the subject moves, then autofocus will follow it. Subjects will always be in focus.
Autofocused with phase detection autofocus for photography
✔Sony Alpha 7
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than contrast-detection autofocus and produces sharper images.
Video recording
video recording (main camera)
1080 x 60fps
2160 x 30fps
The maximum resolution possible for videos taken with the main camera. You can also select other frame rates, these videos usually have lower resolutions.
has autofocus in movie mode thanks to phase detection autofocus
✖Sony Alpha 7
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
The phase detection AF system is faster than the contrast AF system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movement, videos are crisp and clear.
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔Sony Alpha 7
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
Subjects always remain in focus when recording movies.
has microphone jack
✔Sony Alpha 7
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
Microphone jack allows you to connect an external high quality or dedicated microphone.
has a 3.5mm mini jack socket
✔Sony Alpha 7
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
You can use a standard mini jack socket to connect most headphones.
has a stereo microphone
✔Sony Alpha 7
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
The stereo microphone allows you to record audio or video in stereo without an external microphone. nine0003
Has a time-lapse function
✖Sony Alpha 7
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
Time-lapse shows the long run of time in acceleration. A series of photos taken from the same position over a long period is combined to create a short video. This is a great way to capture moments like sunset or clouds moving across the sky.
movie bitrate
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Sony Alpha 7)
100Mbps
The higher the video bitrate, the better the quality of the movie with sharper details, as well as significantly less image distortion from compression.
number of microphones
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Sony Alpha 7)
The more microphones your device has, the better it filters out background noise and improves the overall sound quality.
Battery
Battery life (CIPA)
340shots
610shots
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
has a replaced battery
✔Sony Alpha 7
✔Sony Alpha A7 III
In the event of a breakdown, the user can replace the Battery
has a battery
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✔Sony Alpha 7
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
The indicator indicates that the battery level is low.
battery capacity
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Sony Alpha 7)
2280mAh
Battery charge, or battery capacity, is the amount of electrical energy stored in the battery. The higher the battery charge, the longer the battery life. nine0003
Functions
Noise
2248 ISO
3730 ISO
The maximum ISO level at which the device still takes excellent pictures. Source: DxOMark.
has Wi-Fi
✔Sony Alpha 7
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
image quality
The overall image quality of the device includes: color depth, dynamic range and low light. We use data from http://www.dxomark.com. nine0003
color depth
24.8bits
25bits
The better the device's color depth, the more color shades it can distinguish.
We use data from http://www.dxomark.com.
dynamic range
14.2Evs
14.7Evs
The better the dynamic range, the more dark-to-light transition values the system captures, leading to more detailed detail in low light conditions.
Has two card slots
✖Sony Alpha 7
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
Has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without changing cards. This is especially useful for long shoots when you need more space.
shoots in RAW format
✔Sony Alpha 7
✔Sony Alpha a7 III
RAW image file contains minimally processed sensor data. RAW files are so named because they have not yet been processed and are therefore not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor. nine0003
supports lossless compressed raw
✖Sony Alpha 7
✖Sony Alpha a7 III
The camera can capture images in lossless compressed raw format.
This gives you all the benefits of shooting in raw format, but takes up much less storage space. The smaller file size also provides faster read/write speeds.
Pixel shift shooting available
✖Sony Alpha 7
✖Sony Alpha a7 III
The camera can take a series of shots by shifting the sensor slightly with each shot. The shots can then be combined to create a very high resolution image. This is very useful when creating photographs as works of art. nine0003
Price comparison
Which cameras are better?
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Review of Sony A7C and differences from Sony A7-3 - Website of a professional photographer in Kyiv The camera in terms of weight and dimensions is closer to the A6000 series than to the full-frame line.
Micra 4/3 you can betray a fiery hello and immediately say a firm goodbye .This is how the dimensions of A7C and A7 III differ:
- A7C: 124×71.
1×59.7mm, 509g - A7 III: 126.9 x 95.6 x 73.7mm, 650g
The size was reduced by reducing the already uncomfortable grip, as well as shifting the viewfinder to the side. Regarding the viewfinder, it has shifted to the side, similar to the A6000-series. In general, the camera looks more like cropped models:
At the same time, is the stuffing of Sony A7C same as A7 III:
- 24.2MP back-illuminated sensor
- ISO 100-51200
- 5-axis matrix stabilization (compensates up to 5 stops of exposure)
- photography up to 10fps (and slightly larger buffer)
- 4K (up to 30fps) video from all sensor
- FullHD 120fps
- microphone input and headphone output
- battery NP-FZ100
- WiFi and Bluetooth
- dust and moisture protection.
Pro design
The A7C has even fewer buttons and controls.
Removed the joystick and several customizable custom buttons. On the other hand, the A7C's video record button is now on the top and, in my opinion, is more conveniently located. The camera has only 1 slot for SD memory cards of the UHS-II standard.
The viewfinder with a refresh rate of 60 to 120fps (which is good) and a resolution of 2.36MP is on the side. The resolution of the A7-III and A7C viewfinders is the same, only the refresh rate is different. Let me remind you for those who are not in the subject, the viewfinder of the Sony A7 III is absolutely non-working, it's a complete tin. nine0003
Camera achievement consists of rotary screen . This is truly a breakthrough for Sony cameras, available only in the A7C and A7S III so far. But with the resolution no luck. It has the same bottom as in the A7-3 - with a resolution of 0.9 megapixels, a diagonal of 3 inches and an aspect ratio of 4:3.
It's Sony's amazing thing to make the crappiest screens on the market with arbitrary aspect ratios.
Curiously, the A6000 series has a 16:9 aspect ratio while the A7 has a 4:3 aspect ratio. Here they made a hybrid - a screen with an ultra-low resolution and an aspect ratio of 4:3 in a full-frame carcass for $ 2000, shooting 16:9 videoand photo 3:2. But the screen is 4:3. Regarding the screen resolution, even the younger model Fujifilm X-T3 has 1.04 megapixels. But it is not a competitor to this camera. In this segment, Nikon Z6 and Canon R have a screen resolution of 2.1MP and the difference is very noticeable compared to 0.9MP in Sony cameras. I pay a lot of attention to this, because. The screen for mirrorless is very important.
By the way, there is still a non-touch menu.
Regarding autofocus
It still lags far behind its competitors in low light shooting. If the A7 III has an autofocus sensitivity of up to -3EV (this is the level of the Canon 5D mark III of 2012), then the A7C has increased this parameter to - 4EV, which still falls short of other modern cameras (e.
g. Fujifilm X-T4 and Canon R down to -6 EV). What the autofocus looks like on the Sony A7 III at sunset (it's not night yet) can be seen here. nine0003
The camera is equipped with 693 phase sensors and 425 contrast sensors. For comparison, the Canon R 5655 has focus points.
Functionality
A very nice feature of the A7C — the video recording time limit has been removed. After pressing the record button, the camera writes for an unlimited time until the card is full, the battery runs out or overheating occurs ( which happens all the time in these cameras). And such a compact camera will have big problems with overheating. The entire A6000 line suffers greatly from this. The A7 line also overheats, but the A7-3 already withstands at least 45 minutes of continuous recording. Given that the A7C stuffed a full-frame sensor with a stabilizer into a small body, then you should not hope for a long video recording time at all. So, the lack of a limit on the recording time is nothing more than a marketing ploy from Sony.
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Another really interesting innovation is the storage of data from the in-camera gyroscope. This feature documents all camera movements during video recording. Then, using the Sony Catalyst software, you can programmatically stabilize the captured video. As a result, software stabilization will be even more effective than a matrix stub (is it really possible??? it's unbelievable that there is something better than a matrix stub!). By the way, a similar technology is used in the top Sony Venice 9 movie camera.0030 .
The Sony A7C strangely cut off the mechanical shutter - the fastest shutter speed is 1/4000, while the A7 III has 1/8000. The cameras cost the same...
Price
The most interesting. The new A7C is launched with a suggested price of around $2,000. for body and 2500 dollars. for a body with a 28-60mm f/4-5.6 kit lens.
Wangyu: at first, it will cost more than the A7 III, but then after a few months, the models will even out in price.
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The set price looks bold against the background of the same Nikon Z5 - also a compact camera, but devoid of Sony's characteristic diseases. Namely, the lack of ergonomics as such and buggy wherever possible. Of course, there will be demand for the Sony A7C model, because everything is in order with marketing at this office. But for thinking people, I would highly recommend the Nikon Z5 or Z6. Similar cameras, but much better in operation.
Pro lenses
The camera is very light and compact. It is important to choose the appropriate optics for it. After all, the whole idyll will instantly end if you fasten some kind of bulky G-master onto such a little one. Therefore, the whale lens looks very nice. nine0003
Kit Sony 28-60mm f/4-5.6 worth about $500 - a lot, as for a dark zoom with boring focal lengths. But it is a compact pancake. I love these lenses. But Panasonic also released a dark one with the S5, but 20-60mm, which is already much more interesting than 28-60mm.
