Sony a7S II vs Sony a700
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7S II and Sony a700. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.
Sony a7S II were released 2015 and Sony a700 was released 2007. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a7S II | 2015 |
Sony a700 | 2007 |
Type of camera
Sony a7S II is a Mirrorless camera while Sony a700 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a7S II has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor while Sony a700 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a7S II | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Sony a700 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Resolution
Sony a7S II has a 12 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a700 has 12 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a7S II |
12 MP
12007680 pixels 4240 x 2832 |
Sony a700 |
12 MP
12166656 pixels 4272 x 2848 |
Sony a700 has a 1 % larger resolution than Sony a7S II. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony a7S II has a larger ISO-range than Sony a700. Sony a7S II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Sony a700 has 100 to 1600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a7S II | 100-102400 |
Sony a700 | 100-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7S II
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a700
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a7S II can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Sony a700 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a7S II | 5 |
Sony a700 | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Sony a7S II. Unfortunately Sony a700 does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Sony a700 weighs 768 gr (equal to 1.69 lb) which is 22% heavier than Sony a7S II and its 627 gr (or 1.38 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a7S II | 627 gr 1.38 lb |
Sony a700 | 768 gr 1.69 lb |
Sony a7S II vs Sony a700 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7S II and Sony a700, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a7S II |
Sony a700 |
Name | Sony a7S II | Sony a700 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a7S II |
Sony a700 |
Release Year | 2015 | 2007 |
Release Date | 2015-09-11 | 2007-09-06 |
MSRP | 2999 USD | 1399 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a7S II |
Sony a700 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a7S II |
Sony a700 |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 4240 x 2832 pixels | 4272 x 2848 pixels |
Megapixels | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz X | Bionz |
Image |
Sony a7S II |
Sony a700 |
ISO Range | 100 - 102400 | 100 - 1600 |
White Balance Presets | 10 | 7 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5 axis)) |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a7S II |
Sony a700 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Focus Points | 169 | 11 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a7S II |
Sony a700 |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | N/A |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 1228800 | 920000 |
Touch screen | No | No |
Screen type | TFT-LCD | N/A |
Live view | Yes | No |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x | 0.9× (0.6× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a7S II |
Sony a700 |
Frames per second | 5 fps | 5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 12 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a7S II |
Sony a700 |
Video recording | Yes | No |
Video format |
MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD |
N/A |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
N/A |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Sony a7S II |
Sony a700 |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Connectivity |
Sony a7S II |
Sony a700 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | No |
Headphone Port | Yes | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC) |
No |
Remote Control | Yes (wired or smartphone) | Yes (Wire (Optional)) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a7S II |
Sony a700 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and charger
|
Lithium-Ion (NP-FM500H) & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 370 shots | 650 shots |
Width | 127 mm | 142 mm |
Height | 96 mm | 105 mm |
Depth | 60 mm | 80 mm |
Weight | 627 gram | 768 gram |