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Sony Alpha 7 V vs Sony Alpha 7S

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SonyAlpha 7 VSonyAlpha 7S
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2025June 2014
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typePartially stacked Exmor RS CMOSExmor CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.9 × 23.9 mm35.6 × 23.8 mm
Effective resolution33 MP12.2 MP
Largest image7008 × 46724240 × 2832
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–51200100–102400
Sensor detailApproximately 35.7 million total pixels; partially stacked full-frame sensor with optical low-pass filter. Sony's up-to-16-stop dynamic-range claim applies to stills with the mechanical shutter, not a review measurement.Approximately 12.4 million total pixels; 3:2 sensor; anti-static coating and ultrasonic dust reduction
Image formatsJPEG, HEIF and RAW in Sony ARW 6.0 format; single-image effective resolution is 33 MP, distinct from software composite or enlarged outputJPEG and RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); 14-bit RAW output; XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 and MP4 movies
ISO detailStandard still-image ISO 100–51200; expanded ISO 50–204800. Movie ISO 100–51200, expandable to 102400.Standard still-image ISO 100–102400; extended ISO 50–80 and 128000–409600; movie extended range reaches ISO 409600. UK support combines standard and extended settings, so the standard range follows Sony Japan's explicit specification.
Image processorBIONZ XR2 with integrated AI processing functionsBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst30 fps5 fps
Lens detail–Interchangeable E-mount; full-frame FE lenses use the whole sensor; APS-C lenses can use a lower-resolution crop. ILCE-7S is supplied without a lens.
AutofocusFast Hybrid AF with up to 759 phase-detection points; recognition for humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and aeroplanes, plus automatic subject selection. Maker claims up to 94% frame coverage; AF-S detection down to EV −4 with an F2.0 lens at ISO 100.Contrast-detection AF with 25 points; maker detection range EV -4 to 20 at ISO 100 with an f/2 lens; AF-S, AF-C, direct manual focus and manual focus; Lock-on AF and Eye AF
ShutterElectronic shutter 1/16000 second to 30 seconds; mechanical shutter 1/8000 second to 30 seconds plus Bulb; full-frame flash sync 1/250 secondElectronically controlled focal-plane shutter; 30 seconds to 1/8000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/250 second with Sony flash; electronic first curtain and silent electronic shutter selectable
Burst detailHi+ up to 30 fps electronically with AF/AE tracking and 14-bit RAW, or 10 fps mechanically. Electronic Hi+ is blackout-free; speed depends on lens, card, format and shooting conditions. Pre-capture can retain up to one second before full shutter press. Maker maximum-speed buffer figures include 185 Fine JPEG, 95 RAW or 35 lossless-compressed RAW photographs under its test conditions.Up to 5 fps Speed Priority Continuous or 2.5 fps normal continuous; maker speed-priority buffer approximately 30 RAW or 25 RAW+JPEG images. Photography Blog states speed priority fixes focus and exposure at the first frame, while normal continuous can update both.
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor shift; maker claims 7.5 stops at the centre and 6.5 at the periphery under CIPA 2024 pitch/yaw/roll conditions with FE 50mm F1.2 GM and long-exposure noise reduction off. Dynamic Active movie mode adds more crop than Active mode.No sensor-shift stabilisation; optical correction requires a compatible stabilised lens
Flash–No built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible external flash
Exposure controls–1200-zone evaluative metering; program, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual modes; exposure compensation ±5 EV, or ±3 EV using the dedicated dial
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 120 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailInternal 4K up to 120p NTSC or 100p PAL in APS-C/Super 35 mode; full-frame 4K 60p/50p uses 7K oversampling with 4K Angle of View Priority on. XAVC S and XAVC HS support 10-bit 4:2:2; XAVC S-I 4K reaches 60p/50p. No RAW movie output. USB streaming is separate, up to 4K 30p/25p or Full HD 60p/50p.Internal Japanese/NTSC Full HD up to 1920 × 1080 at 60p, 30p or 24p in XAVC S at 50 Mbps; PAL modes include 50p/25p. 1280 × 720 at 120p NTSC automatically crops to APS-C; PAL offers 100p. 4K 3840 × 2160 at 30p/24p is HDMI output only and needs a compatible external recorder; 8-bit 4:2:2. S-Log2, timecode, zebra and recording-control features; approximately 29-minute internal clip limit.
Audio–Built-in stereo microphone; LPCM, Dolby Digital or AAC by recording format; adjustable levels; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; compatible optional shoe-mounted XLR adaptor
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3.2″3″
Screen dots2,095,104921,600
TouchscreenYesNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailFour-axis multi-angle TFT; approximately 98° upwards, 40° downwards, 180° sideways and 270° rotation; dots count colour subpixelsLCD tilts approximately 90° upwards and 45° downwards; no touchscreen
Viewfinder detail0.5-type OLED; 3,686,400 dots; approximately 0.78× magnification; 60 or 120 fps display0.5-type OLED; 2,359,296 dots; 100% coverage; approximately 0.71× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)750 photographs380 photographs
Body weight610 g446 g
Release detailSony Europe's announcement states body availability to purchase from 2 December 2025; Sony Japan specifies 19 December 2025. The Japanese ILCE-7M5M lens kit followed on 10 April 2026 rather than the body's date.Sony Japan specifies 20 June 2014 retail availability for ILCE-7S. This is the original 12.2 MP Alpha 7S, not a later 7S or the higher-resolution 7/7R families.
Recording mediaSlot 1 accepts CFexpress 2 Type A or UHS-I/II SD; slot 2 accepts UHS-I/II SDSD, SDHC and SDXC with UHS-I; Memory Stick PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo; XAVC S requires Class 10 SDXC
PortsFull-size HDMI Type A; two USB-C ports, port 1 at 10Gbps USB 3.2 and port 2 at 480Mbps USB 2.0; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe with digital audioMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI Type D, Multi Interface Shoe, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets and vertical-grip connector
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, including Wi-Fi 6E at 2.4/5/6 GHz where regional rules permit; Bluetooth 5.3; no NFCWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC One-touch remote/sharing
Battery life detailNP-FZ100; maker CIPA claim approximately 750 photographs using the monitor or 630 using the viewfinderNP-FW50; CIPA maker claim approximately 380 photographs using LCD or 320 using viewfinder
ChargingIn-camera USB-C charging and power supply; USB Power Delivery supportedIn-camera USB charging; optional AC-PW20 external power adaptor
DimensionsApproximately 130.3 × 96.4 × 82.4 mm maximum; 72.3 mm depth from grip to monitorApproximately 126.9 × 94.4 × 54.8 mm from grip to viewfinder; 48.2 mm depth from grip to monitor
Weight detailApproximately 610 g body only or 695 g with battery and memory card. Photography Blog's narrative mislabels 695 g as excluding battery/card; TechRadar lists 659 g. Main weight follows Sony's exact body-only specification.Approximately 446 g body only; 489 g with battery and media; both exclude lens
In the boxNP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup, according to Sony UKSony Japan lists two NP-FW50 batteries, BC-TRW charger, AC-UUD11 adaptor, cable protector, strap, USB cable, body/shoe caps and eyepiece cup. TechRadar reports one battery in its UK/Australian package; contents vary by region.

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