Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony A7R V

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-M5 II versus Sony A7R V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and A7R V (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 II was introduced 8 years prior to the A7R V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-M5 II grades versus the A7R V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Sony Alpha A7R V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Sony A7R V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 II features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R V has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M5 II versus Sony A7R V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the A7R V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and A7R V is 80 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and A7R V.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 II having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R V will offer you extra detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older E-M5 II is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.