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Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R III

Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Sony Alpha A7 II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced November 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A7
  • Replacement is Sony A7 III
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Superseded the Sony A7R II
  • Successor is Sony A7R IV
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Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R III Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sony A7R III

 A7 II A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony A7 II

 A7R III A7 II 
LaunchedOctober 2017November 2014More modern by 35 months
Display resolution1440k1230kCrisper display (+210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A7 II and Sony A7R III

 A7 II A7R III 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

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.

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R III size comparison

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

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 II Portrait photography details
Sony A7R III Portrait photography details
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
86
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 II Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R III Sports photography highlights
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (350 shots)
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (650 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 II Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R III Travel photography highlights
61
environment proofing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (350 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
74
great battery (650 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count fantastic (42MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 II Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R III Landscape photography advice
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
87
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (650 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
36
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
37
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 II and Sony A7R III
 Sony Alpha A7 IISony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 II Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-11-20 2017-10-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 117 425
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 599 grams (1.32 pounds) 657 grams (1.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 90 100
DXO Color Depth score 24.9 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 14.7
DXO Low light score 2449 3523
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 650 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at launch $1,456 $2,800