Sony A6000 vs Sony A7S II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Sony A6000 vs Sony A7S II.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Sony A6000	Sony A7S II
Megapixels	24.3	12.2
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	Full Frame
Crop Factor	1.5x	None
AA Filter	Yes	Yes
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	4240 x 2832
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony E
ISO	100 -25,600	100 - 102,400
Expanded ISO	51,200	50 - 409,600
AF Points	179	169
Cross-type AF Points	179 phase	169 phase
Continuous Mode	11fps	5fps
LCD	3.0" - Articulating	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	921,600 dots	1,228,800 dots
Touchscreen	No	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	EVF (1.44M)	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.07x	0.78x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/24p)	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)
		1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)
Microphone Jack	No	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD or MS Pro	SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	47	63
RAW Buffer Size	22	28
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/160	1/250
Startup Time	2.2s	2.9s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	360 shots	370 shots
Battery Included	Yes (NP-FW50)	Yes (NP-FW50)
Weight	12.1 oz (344g)	22.1 oz (627g)
Size	4.7 x 2.6 x 1.8"	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2014	2015

Sony A6000 Advantages:

• Megapixels –  12.1 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Sony A6000 is a much better choice.

• AF Points – 179 vs 169.

• Cross-type AF Points– 179 phase vs 169 phase.

• Continuous mode – 11fps vs 5fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Built-in Flash

• Weight – The Sony A6000 weighs 283g less.

• Size – The Sony A6000 is noticeably smaller.

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Sony A7S II Advantages:

• Sensor Format – Full Frame is bigger than APS-C, which results in slightly less noise at higher ISO levels.

• Body Image Stabilization – The Sony A7S II has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• ISO – 409,600 vs 51,200. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• Microphone Jack – If you’re going to record videos where audio quality is important, a microphone jack is super helpful.

• Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 63 vs 47.

• RAW Buffer Size – 28 vs 22.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/160.

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