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SENSOR Effective pixels: 42 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 7952 x 5304
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 44 megapixels
IMAGE Image stabilization: Sensor-shift
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,228,800
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4X)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 399
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes (via downloadable app)
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SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder resolution: 2,400,000
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 380
Summary
The Alpha 7R II highest resolution of 7952 x 5304 pixels (42 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Alpha 7S maximum resolution of 4240 x 2832 pixels (12 megapixels). The Alpha 7R II provides image stabilization which will allow the camera owner to shoot blur-free pictures of non-moving objects in low light when the camera owner is not using the flash. The Alpha 7R II provides more powerful 4X digital zoom. The Alpha 7R II has more focus points in compare with the Alpha 7S: 399 vs 25. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock while tracking a moving subject.
The Alpha 7R II display is better as it offers more screen dots 1,228,800 in comparison to 921,000 dots of the Alpha 7S display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera.
The Alpha 7S battery life is better in compare to the Alpha 7R II battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to capture 380 shots with the Alpha 7S and only 290 with the Alpha 7R II. The Alpha 7S weighs 489g which is 136g less in comparison with the weight of the Alpha 7R II.
The Alpha 7R II has 9 advantages and the Alpha 7S only 3 so the Alpha 7R II will be the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon