Sony
Alpha 7S
12MP low-light video legend that changed indie filmmaking with incredible high ISO performance.
$2,499
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
12.2 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
25,600
Burst
20 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
7-stop
Weight
489 g
Battery
640 shots
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Sensor size
Sony Alpha 7S
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Sony E mount
80
First-party
270
Third-party
350+
Total available
Mount introduced 2010
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
127 × 94 × 48 mm · 489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Good- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Excellent- · 20fps burst — fast action ready
- · 759 AF points — good coverage
Video & Hybrid
Good- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Fair- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Excellent- · 489g — ultralight for all-day carry
- · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Excellent- · 20fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Bird AF subject recognition
Vlogging
Good- · 489g — easy to handhold for selfie video
- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
Pros
- ✓ Legendary low light
- ✓ 12MP optimized for video
- ✓ Full-frame
- ✓ Historic video body
Cons
- – 12MP for stills
- – No IBIS
- – Superseded by a7S series
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Sony Alpha 7S