Sony A7R Vvs A7S II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Sony Sony A7R V Sony Sony A7R V (2022) Starting from £3899 new Best for Landscape, studio & commercial View Sony A7R V
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Sony A7S II Sony A7S II (2015) Starting from £799 new Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking View A7S II

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.

Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market price.

↓ Full specifications below

Sony A7R V (2022)

  • Commercial and advertising photographers who need 61MP files
  • Landscape photographers who want extraordinary detail in large prints
  • A7R IV owners upgrading to AI-based autofocus and a better EVF
  • Studio photographers who want the highest resolution Sony offers

A7S II (2015)

  • Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
  • Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
  • A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
  • Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price

Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the a7s ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Sony A7R V (2022)A7S II (2015)
Price £3,899 £799
Sensor 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS
Resolution 61.0MP 12.1MP
Video 8K/25p, 4K/60p 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3
Autofocus AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS)
Burst Rate 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic 5fps continuous
Battery Life 530 shots (CIPA) ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 723g body only 584g body only
Dimensions 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots
Mount Sony FE (E-mount) Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-I slots
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack
Genre Sony A7R VA7S II
Landscape
9.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Architecture
9.0
Wedding & Events
7.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
9.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Low Light
9.0
Wedding
7.0
Street
4.0
Sports
4.0
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