Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R
Portability
69 Imaging
72 Features
84 Overall
76
69 Imaging
72 Features
84 Overall
76
Portability
78 Imaging
74 Features
76 Overall
74
78 Imaging
74 Features
76 Overall
74
Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R Key Specs
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Released November 2014
- Superseded the Sony A7
- New Model is Sony A7 III
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Replacement is Sony A7R II
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Below, we are reviewing the Sony A7 II and Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A7 II (24MP) and A7R (36MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A7 II was announced 10 months later than the A7R and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A7 II scores versus the A7R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sony A7R
| A7 II | A7R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2014 |  | February 2014 | Fresher by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Sony A7 II
| A7R | A7 II |
|---|
Common features in the Sony A7 II and Sony A7R
| A7 II | A7R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 1230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sony A7 II comes with external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
Look at the Sony A7 II and Sony A7R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A7 II and the A7R.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A7 II and A7R is 69 and 78 respectively.
Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 II and A7R.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A7R to deliver more detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger A7 II will have an edge in sensor tech.
Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony A7 II
Portrait photography with Sony A7R
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
focusing manually
MP count excellent (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Sony A7R Street photography details
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (465 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sony A7R Sports photography factors
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery power (350 shots)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Sony A7 II
Travel photography with Sony A7R
weather proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lighter than others in class (465g)
weather sealing
MP count excellent (36MP)
low battery pack (340 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony A7 II Landscape photography features
Sony A7R Landscape photography features
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count excellent (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging with Sony A7 II
Vlogging with Sony A7R
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
lighter than others in class (465 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R Specifications
| Sony Alpha A7 II | Sony Alpha A7R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Alpha A7 II | Sony Alpha A7R |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2014-11-20 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Bionz X | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 855.6mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 7360 x 4912 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 117 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Sony E | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 121 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 599 gr (1.32 lbs) | 465 gr (1.03 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 90 | 95 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.9 | 25.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | 14.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2449 | 2746 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 images | 340 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | With downloadable app |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $1,456 | $1,898 |
