Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A7R II

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M1 II versus Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and A7R II (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 II was released 16 months after the A7R II which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-M1 II matches up versus the A7R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II offers exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 II versus the A7R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and A7R II is 68 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and A7R II.

To sum up, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R II will give you more detail as a result of its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer E-M1 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.