{"id":67043,"date":"2015-12-02T12:25:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-02T18:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=67043"},"modified":"2015-12-02T13:49:32","modified_gmt":"2015-12-02T19:49:32","slug":"sony-a7s-vs-a7s-ii-is-there-a-noticeable-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/sony-a7s-vs-a7s-ii-is-there-a-noticeable-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony a7S vs a7S II: Is There a Noticeable Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"the-a7s-vs-a7s-ii-is-the-new-model-better-than-the-old-our-team-had-a-chance-to-compare-these-low-light-monsters\">The a7S vs a7S II: is the new model better than the old? Our team had a chance to compare these low-light monsters.<\/h2>\n<p>The a7S and the a7S II are fantastic cameras for video professionals and photographer alike. The a7S II was the second camera in the series, but\u00a0we were interested\u00a0in comparing the two. Let&#8217;s take a look at a few of the noticeable differences and discuss why you might want\u00a0one over the other.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"design\">Design<\/h3>\n<p>Despite having the exact same a7S label on the front of the camera, the a7S\u00a0and a7S\u00a0II are somewhat different when it comes to design. The a7S\u00a0is very reminiscent of a typical mirrorless camera. It is small,\u00a0difficult to hold, and its buttons feel almost mechanical. On the other hand, The a7S\u00a0II feels a lot more like a DSLR with an extended rubber grip, improved wheel design, and easier-to-push buttons. In our experience, we much preferred the design of the a7S II to that of the original a7S. Our only issue with the newer a7S II was the locking-mode dial&#8230; while it does perform its function quite well, I&#8217;ve never found a locking wheel to be necessary. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-67825\" title=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: Front Facing Cameras\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Front-Facing-Cameras.jpg\" alt=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: Front Facing Cameras\" width=\"755\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Front-Facing-Cameras.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Front-Facing-Cameras.jpg?resize=300,104 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Front-Facing-Cameras.jpg?resize=768,266 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Front-Facing-Cameras.jpg?resize=277,96 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Front-Facing-Cameras.jpg?resize=359,125 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Front-Facing-Cameras.jpg?resize=543,188 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Front-Facing-Cameras.jpg?resize=865,300 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Front-Facing-Cameras.jpg?resize=994,345 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Front-Facing-Cameras.jpg?resize=560,194 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Front-Facing-Cameras.jpg?resize=150,52 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/> From the rear, both the a7S and the a7S II are very similar. Both feature a slightly complicated\u00a0tilting screen and a typical menu structure. The biggest upgrades\u00a0featured on the new a7S II are\u00a0updated scroll wheels. The new wheels have deeper grooves and we found them much easier to adjust. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-67823\" title=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: Back of Cameras\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2015\/12\/a7s-Back-1024x409.jpg\" alt=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: Back of Cameras\" width=\"755\" height=\"302\" \/> The old Sony a7S is definitely an example of a camera that valued design over ergonomics, but the a7S II is quite comfortable to use. As you can see in the image below, the grip on the a7S II is much more pronounced than the original a7S. There are also more ridges on the a7S II\u00a0that make it easier to fit into the contours\u00a0of your hand. The shutter button on the a7S II has also been improved to be in an easier-to-press location. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-67824\" title=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: Camera Tops\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2015\/12\/a7s-Top.jpg\" alt=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: Camera Tops\" width=\"755\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/a7s-Top.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/a7s-Top.jpg?resize=300,92 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/a7s-Top.jpg?resize=768,235 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/a7s-Top.jpg?resize=277,85 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/a7s-Top.jpg?resize=359,110 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/a7s-Top.jpg?resize=543,166 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/a7s-Top.jpg?resize=865,265 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/a7s-Top.jpg?resize=994,304 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/a7s-Top.jpg?resize=560,171 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/a7s-Top.jpg?resize=150,46 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/> Both cameras are fantastic tools for video production and photography, but\u00a0in terms of functionality the a7S II is much easier to grip and use, especially for photography.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"photos\">Photos<\/h3>\n<p><em>Quick Caveat: Image compression for web images is quite horrible. I encourage you to download the unedited images using the following link.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"download-a7s-comparison-test-photos\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Download a7S Comparison Test Photos\" href=\"http:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2015\/12\/a7S-Test-Photos.zip\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Download a7S Comparison Test Photos<\/a><\/h3>\n<h4 id=\"1-bright-light\">1. Bright Light<\/h4>\n<p>While the a7S and a7S II are both\u00a0known for their low-light capabilities, they are actually both actually pretty fantastic in bright light situations. From our tests, we found the a7S II to be a little sharper than the a7S. The a7S II is also a little better\u00a0at\u00a0picking up details in the bright and dark areas simultaneously. <strong>a7S<\/strong> <em>70mm f\/5.6 1\/500, Standard Color\u00a0Profile<\/em> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-67904\" title=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: a7S trees\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S.jpg\" alt=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: a7S trees\" width=\"755\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S.jpg?resize=875,490 875w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S.jpg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S.jpg?resize=865,486 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S.jpg?resize=994,559 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/> <strong>a7S II<\/strong> <em>70mm f\/5.6 1\/500 , Standard\u00a0Color\u00a0Profile<\/em> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-67907\" title=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: Tree, a7S II\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S-II.jpg\" alt=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: Tree, a7S II\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S-II.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S-II.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S-II.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S-II.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S-II.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S-II.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S-II.jpg?resize=865,487 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S-II.jpg?resize=994,560 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S-II.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Tree-A7S-II.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"2-indoors\">2. Indoors<\/h4>\n<p>Normal indoor lighting scenarios are really where the a7S and a7S II begin to outshine their counterparts. You\u00a0crank up the ISO to around 64,000 before you begin to see large amounts\u00a0of grain. This makes it easy to capture properly exposed images with virtually any lens. <strong>a7S<\/strong> <em>60mm f\/5.6 1\/80 <em>ISO 12,800<\/em>, Standard Picture Profile<\/em> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-67903\" title=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: Batman a7S\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S.jpg\" alt=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: Batman a7S\" width=\"755\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S.jpg?resize=875,490 875w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S.jpg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S.jpg?resize=865,486 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S.jpg?resize=994,559 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/> <strong>a7S II<\/strong> <em>60mm f\/5.6 1\/80 <em>ISO 12,800<\/em>, Standard Picture Profile<\/em> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-67906\" title=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: Batman a7S II\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S-II.jpg\" alt=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: Batman a7S II\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S-II.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S-II.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S-II.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S-II.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S-II.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S-II.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S-II.jpg?resize=865,487 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S-II.jpg?resize=994,560 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S-II.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Batman-A7S-II.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"3-low-light\">3. Low Light<\/h4>\n<p>Both the a7S and the a7S II are fantastic in low-light scenarios. As you can see in the example images below, there isn&#8217;t a major difference between the two cameras in low light. As I said before, you probably don&#8217;t want to crank your ISO beyond 64,000, but that will be enough in most shooting scenarios. <strong>a7S<\/strong> 50mm f\/4.5 1\/15\u00a0<em>ISO 12,800, Standard Picture Profile<\/em> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-67902\" title=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: Yoda a7S\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S.jpg\" alt=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: Yoda a7S\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S.jpg?resize=865,487 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S.jpg?resize=994,560 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/> <strong>a7S II<\/strong> 70mm f\/5.6 1\/13\u00a0<em>ISO 12,800, Standard Picture Profile<\/em> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-67905\" title=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: Yoda a7S II\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S-II.jpg\" alt=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: Yoda a7S II\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S-II.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S-II.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S-II.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S-II.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S-II.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S-II.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S-II.jpg?resize=865,487 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S-II.jpg?resize=994,560 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S-II.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Yoda-A7S-II.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"rolling-shutter\">Rolling Shutter<\/h3>\n<h4 id=\"a7s-rolling-shutter\">a7S Rolling Shutter<\/h4>\n<p>The rolling shutter on the a7S is\u00a0really bad. I&#8217;ve talked with quite a few professional videographers that refuse to use the a7S for this reason. While it&#8217;s not necessarily an issue if you have a static shot with limited movement, it can be disastrous if you are shooting handheld. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-67813 size-full\" title=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: a7S Rolling Shutter\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2015\/12\/a7S-Rolling-Shutter.gif\" alt=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: a7S Rolling Shutter\" width=\"755\" height=\"275\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"a7s-ii-rolling-shutter\">a7S II Rolling Shutter<\/h4>\n<p>The rolling shutter on the a7S II is a much-welcomed improvement to the original a7S. As you can see below, the rolling shutter\u00a0has significantly been reduced to only a slight\u00a0wobble. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-67812 size-full\" title=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: a7s II Rolling Shutter\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2015\/12\/a7s-II-Rolling-Shutter.gif\" alt=\"Sony a7S vs a7S II: a7s II Rolling Shutter\" width=\"755\" height=\"275\" \/> <strong>What do you think of the new a7S?<\/strong> Share in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The a7S vs a7S II: is the new model better than the old? 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