Sony Alpha 7S Review - The Sony Alpha 7S is the latest addition to Sony's growing range of full frame CSCs, featuring an impressive ISO range of 50-409,600. Does it manage to surpass image quality heights seen in its stablemate? Find out in our full Alpha 7S review...
High ISO noise performance; Great dynamic range
Low resolution might not be for all; 4k option requires off-camera recording
The Sony A7S is a 35mm full-frame compact system camera with a 12.2 megapixel sensor that provides an incredible ISO range of 50-409,600 and high dynamic range. Other standout highlights of the A7S include 4K movie recording (24p and 25p), XAVC S Full HD recording at 50Mbps, time code and optional...
Sony is what is known in the business world as a "spoiler". While many manufacturers are satisfied to add new chrome and bumpers to last year's model, Sony constantly pushes the envelope, sometimes fumbling the ball, but often scoring a home run – if you'll excuse the mixed metaphor.
Editors' note, May 16, 2014: Updated with pricing and availability.
Sony announced pricing and availability of its 4K-video-capable full-frame camera.
With a unique 12-megapixel 35mm sensor, the Sony A7S able to shoot in very low light with impressive high ISO performance up to ISO 409,600! The sensor is tailor-made for 4K video for excellent detail, plus very wide dynamic range.
Outstanding high ISO performance; excellent dynamic range; 4K video recording (via uncompressed HDMI); XAVC S option for HD video; Slightly improved battery life over A7/A7R; Built-in Wi-Fi & NFC connectivity, Outstanding high ISO performance, for both stills and video, Excellent JPEG? image quality...
4K video requires expensive external recorder; Sluggish startup time; Loud shutter; Silent Shooting mode hurts image quality; Lacks a built-in, pop-up flash; Limited selection of native Sony FE lenses, 12 megapixels may not be enough resolution for some applications, 4K video recording is only...
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