Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R II

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the A7 II (24MP) and A7R II (42MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The A7 II was unveiled 6 months prior to the A7R II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A7 II scores versus the A7R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7 II and Sony Alpha A7R II. The full galleries are provided at Sony A7 II Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7 II features physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A7 II vs the A7R II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A7 II and A7R II is 69 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 II and A7R II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A7R II to offer you more detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.