Sony A7S, A7R, Nikon D4s High ISO Comparison Gallery

We pitted the A7S against its cousin, as well as the current low-light champ, the D4s

By Dan Bracaglia
June 27, 2014
Sony A7S at ISO 1600

Sony A7S at ISO 1600

Note: The following comparisons were are shot at the same exposures, and similar focal lengths. The A7S and A7R sample images were all captured as Extra Fine JPGs in the sRGB colorspace, and pulled directly from camera; they were captured on the same night. All three cameras were set to Auto White Balance. We apologize for the slight change in camera angle between samples. Tech Specs: ISO 1600, 1.6 sec, at f/5.6.
Focal Length: 24mmDan Bracaglia
Sony A7R at ISO 1600

Sony A7R at ISO 1600

Tech Specs: ISO 1600, 1.6 sec, at f/5.6.
Focal Length: 24mmDan Bracaglia
Sony A7S at ISO 3200

Sony A7S at ISO 3200

Tech Specs: ISO 3200, 1/1.2 sec, at f/5.6.
Focal Length: 24mmDan Bracaglia
Sony A7R at ISO 3200

Sony A7R at ISO 3200

Tech Specs: ISO 3200, 1/1.2 sec, at f/5.6.
Focal Length: 24mmDan Bracaglia
Sony A7S at ISO 6400

Sony A7S at ISO 6400

Tech Specs: ISO 6400, 1/2.5 sec, at f/5.6.
Focal Length: 24mmDan Bracaglia
Sony A7R at ISO 6400

Sony A7R at ISO 6400

Tech Specs: ISO 6400, 1/2.5 sec, at f/5.6.
Focal Length: 24mmDan Bracaglia
Sony A7S at ISO 12800

Sony A7S at ISO 12800

Tech Specs: ISO 12800, 1/5 sec, at f/5.6.
Focal Length: 24mmDan Bracaglia
Sony A7R at ISO 12800

Sony A7R at ISO 12800

Tech Specs: ISO 12800, 1/5 sec, at f/5.6.
Focal Length: 24mmDan Bracaglia
Sony A7S at ISO 25600

Sony A7S at ISO 25600

Tech Specs: ISO 25600, 1/10 sec, at f/5.6.
Focal Length: 24mmDan Bracaglia
Sony A7R at ISO 25600

Sony A7R at ISO 25600

Tech Specs: ISO 25600, 1/10 sec, at f/5.6.
Focal Length: 24mmDan Bracaglia
Sony A7S at ISO 51200

Sony A7S at ISO 51200

Tech Specs: ISO 51200, 1/20 sec, at f/5.6.
Focal Length: 24mmDan Bracaglia
Sony A7S at ISO 102400

Sony A7S at ISO 102400

Tech Specs: ISO 102400, 1/40 sec, at f/5.6.
Focal Length: 24mmDan Bracaglia
Sony A7S at ISO 204800

Sony A7S at ISO 204800

Tech Specs: ISO 204800, 1/80 sec, at f/5.6.
Focal Length: 24mmDan Bracaglia
Sony A7S at ISO 409600

Sony A7S at ISO 409600

Tech Specs: ISO 409600, 1/160 sec, at f/5.6.
Focal Length: 24mmDan Bracaglia

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