Sony Alpha a7S II Black 2015
Sony
57 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
Nikon
94 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Wedding Events
Video
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Travel
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7S II | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Exmor CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 12.199999809265137 MP | 24.5 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 169 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 5 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 8.300000190734863 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | XAVC S | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✓★ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 380 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | — | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7S II Black 2015
- Strong stabilization (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong evf (82th percentile)82th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong af (76th percentile)
- Below average sensor (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average burst (28th percentile)
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile)93th %ile
Pricing
Sony Alpha a7S II Black 20150.024score per dollar
vs
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 20240.059score per dollar
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z5 II Z5 II
Scores 94 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.
