Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R III

On this page, we are comparing the Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7 II (24MP) and A7R III (42MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The A7 II was launched 3 years before the A7R III which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A7 II grades against the A7R III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 II & Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7 II Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7 II has external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A7 II compared to the A7R III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7 II and A7R III is 69 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 II and A7R III.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A7R III to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged A7 II is going to be behind in sensor technology.