Sony A7R Vvs A7S II
Sony
Sony A7R V (2022)
Starting from £3899 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial
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Sony
A7S II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking
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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.
Who should buy what
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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sony A7R V | A7S II |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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