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Sony Alpha A7S II vs Canon EOS 5DS R

  • Sony Alpha A7S II

  • Canon EOS 5DS R

Sony Alpha A7S II

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General Info

Camera classMirrorlessDSLR

Sensor

Efective resolution12.2 megapixels50.6 megapixels
TypeCMOSCMOS
3-chip sensorNoNo
Size35.6 mm x 23.8 mm36 mm x 24 mm
Sensor cleaningYesYes
Processor model BIONZ XDiG!C 6

Lens

Interchangeable​ lensYesYes
Lens mountOther (Sony E-Mount)Canon EOS EF
Digital zoom4x 
Shutter speeds1/8000-30sec-Bulb1/8000-30sec-Bulb
3DNoNo

Previewing

ViewfinderYesYes
TypeElectronic ViewfinderOptical TTL (Coverage: Coverage: 100%, Magnification: Magnification: 0.71x)
Dioptre correctionYesYes
LiveViewNoYes
Display size2.95 in3.2 in
Display resolution1228.8k pixels 
Moving displayNoNo
TouchscreenNoNo
Second displayNoNo
Built-in projectorNoNo

Focus

AF TypeContrast detectionContrast detection
AF Points16961
Custom point No
AF ModesSingle, ContinuousSingle, Continuous
AF Assist BeamYesYes
Manual FocusYesYes

Flash

ModesAlways on (Fill-in), Off, Red-eye, Slow sync 
Flash featuresFlash exposure compensation, External flash 

Video

Video captureYesYes
Maximum resolution3840x21601920x1080
Maximum framerate at max, resolution30 fps30 fps
CodecOtherOther
Other codecXAVC S/AVCHDH.264/MPEG-4 AVC
SoundYesYes
Sound recording typeMonoMono
External microphone supportYes (Connector: Connector: Accessory shoe)Yes
Zoom while capturingYesYes
Simultaneous video and picture capturingNoNo
Slow motion effectNoNo

Camera Features

Image stabilizationYes 
Stabilization typeSensor 
ISO sensitivity100-4096006400
Exposure modesAperture priority, Shutter Speed priority, Full manualAperture priority, Shutter Speed priority, Full manual
Exposure compensationYesYes
Auto bracketingYesYes
Light meteringCenter-weighted, Spot, MatrixCenter-weighted, Spot, Matrix
Self timer2 seconds, 10 seconds, Other2 seconds, 10 seconds
Other featuresContinuous shooting (120 fps), HistogramContinuous shooting (5 fps), Histogram, Remote
White balance  
Number of available presets96
Custom white balanceYesYes
Scene modesPortrait, Landscape, Close-up (Macro), Sports, Night portrait, Night scene, Panorama, OtherPortrait, Landscape
RecognitionFace 

Files - Resolution

Formats  
RAWYes (RAW+JPEG simultaneously saving: RAW+JPEG simultaneously saving: Yes)Yes (RAW+JPEG simultaneously saving: RAW+JPEG simultaneously saving: Yes)
Image ratio options16:9, 3:216:9, 4:3, 3:2, 1:1
Resolution settings number824
Resolution4240 x 2832 pixels with 3:2 ratio 8688 x 5579 pixels with 3:2 ratio
2768 x 1848 pixels with 3:2 ratio 7680 x 5120 pixels with 3:2 ratio
2128 x 1416 pixels with 3:2 ratio 5760 x 3840 pixels with 3:2 ratio
1376 x 920 pixels with 3:2 ratio 4320 x 2880 pixels with 3:2 ratio
4240 x 2384 pixels with 16:9 ratio 1920 x 1280 pixels with 3:2 ratio
2768 x 1560 pixels with 16:9 ratio 5792 x 5792 pixels with 1:1 ratio
2128 x 1200 pixels with 16:9 ratio 5120 x 5120 pixels with 1:1 ratio
1376 x 776 pixels with 16:9 ratio 3840 x 3840 pixels with 1:1 ratio
 2880 x 2880 pixels with 1:1 ratio
 1280 x 1280 pixels with 1:1 ratio
Image compression levels number3 

Connectivity

USBYesYes
Type 2.0
HDMIYesYes
Wi-FiYesNo
NFCYesNo
Hot shoeYesNo
Memory card supportYes (Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro M2, SD, SDHC, SDXC, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)Yes (CF, SD, SDHC, SDXC)

Body

Dimensions (WxHxD)4.69 in x 2.74 in x 1.5 in5.98 in x 4.58 in x 3.01 in
Weight20.6 oz32.8 oz
RuggedNoNo
Available color optionsBlackBlack

Power

BatteryRechargeable (proprietary)Rechargeable (proprietary)
Rechargable typeLi-ionLi-ion
Capacity1500 mAh 

US Availability

Market status Available
MSRP price  $3899.99

Links

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