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SENSOR Effective pixels: 30 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6720 x 4480
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 32 megapixels
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 7.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,620,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentaprism)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 900
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Built-in
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 169
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 627 g (1.38 lb / 22.12 oz)
Summary
The EOS 5D Mark IV maximum resolution of 6720 x 4480 pixels (30 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Sony Alpha 7S II maximum resolution of 4240 x 2832 pixels (12 megapixels). The EOS 5D Mark IV is equipped with larger sensor than the Sony Alpha 7S II: Full frame (36 x 24 mm) versus Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm). It is the most important difference between these cameras as large sensor lets you to produce photos of the better quality. The Sony Alpha 7S II offers more number of focus points in compare with the EOS 5D Mark IV: 169 vs 61. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock while tracking a moving object.
The Sony Alpha 7S II is equipped with tilting LCD that will let you to make amazing selfie photos. The EOS 5D Mark IV display is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,620,000 in comparison to 1,228,800 dots of the Sony Alpha 7S II screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera. The EOS 5D Mark IV is produced with a touch screen.
The EOS 5D Mark IV battery life is better in compare to the Sony Alpha 7S II battery life. According to CIPA standards the photographer will be able to make 900 shots with the EOS 5D Mark IV and only 370 with the Alpha 7S II. The Sony Alpha 7S II weighs 627g which is 263g lighter in comparison with the weight of the EOS 5D Mark IV. The EOS 5D Mark IV has built-in GPS. Recording GPS data can be convenient if you like to travel, to be able to check the picture metadata and see exactly where an image was captured.
Taking into account the above differences the EOS 5D Mark IV becomes the best buy. Check the lowest price on Amazon