Abstract: Sony A7sSony 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 –...
Published: 2014-06-17, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Sony's A7 and A7R models have not unexpectedly generated a lot of interest with enthusiasts, and the new addition to the range looks equally intriguing, if perhaps for different reasons.While it's true the short register and low pixel density makes this m...
Abstract: While we've seen a similar ISO range from the Nikon D4s, the Sony A7S's bigger pixels and special sensor architecture promise significantly lower noise levels. As always, we'll withhold judgment until we have a chance to test a sample in our lab, but we'r...
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Published: 2014-04-01, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
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Published: 2015-09-29, Author: Chris , review by: gizmodo.com.au
The A7S is an incredible camera that excels at shooting in low-light. The camera has proven itself to be tough; it's designed to withstand less-than-ideal weather conditions while delivering excellent image quality that was previously only achievable with...
4K video output via HMDI, Lots of control over video, Maximum sensitivity setting of ISO 409,600
Low pixel count for stills, 4K recording only via an external recorder, Lens range currently limited
Nikon told us for years that 12 million pixels was 'enough'. But as technology developed and commercial pressures came to bear, it increased the pixel count offered by its SLRs to the point that it introduced the first 36Mp full-frame SLR, the D800, rece...
The future is (almost) now.In case you couldn't tell, our main takeaway from our time with the A7S is that it isn't a camera for everybody. We think some really talented artists will be able to use this as an incredible tool, but for many indie filmmakers...
4K recording requires external device, 12.2MP sensor seems limiting for stills, Very expensive
Sony A7s: Amazing in its specialised fields The A7s isn't for everyone. It's Sony's priciest compact system camera – and yet it feels specialised towards low-light shooting and professional video. It's very good at both of those things, but given the out...
Abstract: With the Alpha 7, Alpha 7R and Alpha 7S, Sony got the whole range covered: the all-rounder, the high-resolution specialist and the high sensitivity specialist. The Alpha 7S has the same body and Bionz X processor as the Alpha 7 and 7R, but boasts a 24 x 36 mm CMOS image sensor (with lower resolution of 12.2 Megapixels) that allows it to boast mind-bending sensitivity of up to 409600 ISO (equivalent to the Nikon D4s). It's also the only Alpha 7 to sport an electronic shutter for completely silent picture-taking and XAVC-S video recording; it also shoots 4K video, but on an external recorder....
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Published: 2014-09-12, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Great full-frame image quality, sturdy build and small scale design, great electronic viewfinder quality, tilt-angle LCD with large view, two batteries included
Poor battery life, no wall charger means slow charge, full-frame lens range is lacking, AF-C not comparable to £2k DSLR, 4K capture off-camera only, much pricier than standard A7
Just like the original A7, the A7S is mini marvel with a massive sensor. It's the new 12-megapixel chip that's the main point of interest as image quality is the cleanest out of the current trio of A7 cameras available. That will benefit those who s...
