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Sony Alpha 7 V vs Sony Alpha 7S II

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SonyAlpha 7 VSonyAlpha 7S II
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2025October 2015
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; charge protection coating and sensor-shift 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 compressed or uncompressed 14-bit RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); 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 and movie ISO 100–102400; still-image extension ISO 50–80 and 128000–409600; movie extension reaches ISO 409600
Image processorBIONZ XR2 with integrated AI processing functionsBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst30 fps5 fps
Lens detail–Interchangeable E-mount; full-frame FE lenses use the whole sensor; APS-C still-image crop is available. ILCE-7SM2 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 169 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; 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 with focus and exposure fixed at the first frame; 2.5 fps normal continuous. Maker speed-priority buffer approximately 31 compressed RAW or 24 uncompressed RAW images.
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.Five-axis sensor-shift correction; maker claim 4.5 stops under CIPA pitch/yaw testing with the FE 55 mm f/1.8 ZA lens and long-exposure noise reduction off; compatible OSS lenses divide correction between lens and body
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 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 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 full-frame 3840 × 2160 at 30p/24p NTSC or 25p PAL in XAVC S up to 100 Mbps; Full HD up to 120p NTSC or 100p PAL. Photo Review identifies internal recording as 8-bit 4:2:0; HDMI output is 8-bit 4:2:2. Sony specifies full-frame 4K recording/output, despite Photography Blog describing Super 35 capture. S-Log2/S-Log3, gamma display assist, timecode and zebra 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; optional compatible shoe-mounted XLR adaptor
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3.2″3″
Screen dots2,095,1041,228,800
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 107° upwards and 41° 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 0.78× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)750 photographs370 photographs
Body weight610 g584 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 USA specifies October 2015 retail availability; Sony Japan gives 16 October 2015. Photo Review found the original Alpha 7S still offered alongside the II, so no exclusive replacement link is inferred.
Recording mediaSlot 1 accepts CFexpress 2 Type A or UHS-I/II SD; slot 2 accepts UHS-I/II SDOne combined SD/Memory Stick slot; SD, SDHC and SDXC with UHS-I support; Memory Stick PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; XAVC S requires Class 10 SDXC, with UHS Speed Class 3 for 100 Mbps recording
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 370 photographs using LCD or 310 using viewfinder; continuous movie claim approximately 100 minutes with LCD or 95 with viewfinder
ChargingIn-camera USB-C charging and power supply; USB Power Delivery supportedIn-camera USB charging and USB power during operation; optional AC-PW20 adaptor
DimensionsApproximately 130.3 × 96.4 × 82.4 mm maximum; 72.3 mm depth from grip to monitorApproximately 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3 mm
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 584 g body only; 627 g with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo; both exclude lens. Photography Blog states 582 g body only, differing from Sony UK and Japan.
Materials–Magnesium-alloy top, front, rear and internal frame
In the boxNP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup, according to Sony UKSony UK lists NP-FW50 battery, BC-VW1 charger, AC-UUD11 adaptor, cable protector, strap, USB cable, body/shoe caps and eyepiece cup; Sony Japan and Photo Review list two batteries

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