Sony A7S II with Sony A1 Comparison

Sony A7S II and Sony A1 Main Features

  • October, 2015
  • January, 2021
  • 12 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 50 MP Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 102400 ISO
  • 100 - 32000 ISO
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9437k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 30.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 4K 7680 x 4320 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 127 x 96 x 60 mm, 627g.
  • 129 x 97 x 70 mm, 737g.
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Sony A7S II Scores


Imaging score
78
Features score
86
Value for money score
89
Portability score
79
Overall score
89

Sony A1 Scores


Imaging score
90
Features score
96
Value for money score
90
Portability score
75
Overall score
96

Sony A1 with Sony Alpha A7S II Overview


Let's compare Alpha A7S II with A1. Both cameras produced Sony. These models are included in the Pro Mirrorless cameras. Sony A7S II was released in 2015, and Sony A1 in 2021. A1 is newer, which is a plus. Alpha A7S II 6 years older.
The sensor resolution of A1 is greater than that of Alpha A7S II. The difference of 38 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have 5-axis Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. Viewfinder A1 has a higher resolution of 9437k dots, Alpha A7S II has a resolution of 2359k dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha A7S II has 30.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Alpha A7S II has 30.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Alpha A7S II A1
Brand Sony Sony
Model Alpha A7S II A1
Announced October, 2015 January, 2021
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Sony E (NEX) Sony E
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1x
Number of Lenses 116 146
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Tilting
Screen Resolution 1229k pixels 1,440kk pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2359
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78 0.9
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 169 759
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/ sec
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 30.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions mm mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 50 MP
Max Image Resolution 4240 x 2832 8640 x 5760
Max Native ISO 102400 32000
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 409600 102400
Min Boosted ISO 50 50
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 7680 x 4320
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB
Battery
Battery Life 370 shots 530 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FW50 NP-FZ100
Physical
Weight 627 g 737 g
Physical Dimensions 127 x 96 x 60 mm 129 x 97 x 70 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage Slots 1 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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