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Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R V

Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Sony Alpha A7 II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Announced November 2014
  • Old Model is Sony A7
  • Renewed by Sony A7 III
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released October 2022
  • Old Model is Sony A7R IV
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Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R V Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony A7 II and Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are sold by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the A7 II (24MP) and A7R V (61MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The A7 II was released 9 years before the A7R V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A7 II grades versus the A7R V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sony A7R V

 A7 II A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Sony A7 II

 A7R V A7 II 
ReleasedOctober 2022November 2014More modern by 96 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1230kCrisper screen (+1130k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A7 II and Sony A7R V

 A7 II A7R V 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 II comes with outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A7R V has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

See the Sony A7 II and Sony A7R V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A7 II versus the A7R V.

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7 II and A7R V is 69 and 60 respectively.

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 II and A7R V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony A7R V to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A7 II will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 II Portrait photography details
Sony A7R V Portrait photography details
82
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
90
you can focus manually
resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7 II
Sports photography with Sony A7R V
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
92
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (600 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 II Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R V Travel photography highlights
61
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
good battery (600 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
resolution is fantastic (61MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 II Landscape photography details
Sony A7R V Landscape photography details
80
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
89
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.20")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proof
good battery (600 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 II Vlogging information
Sony A7R V Vlogging information
36
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
has mic support
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Sony A7 II vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 II and Sony A7R V
 Sony Alpha A7 IISony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 II Sony Alpha A7R V
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-11-20 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO 51200 102800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 117 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Available lenses 121 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3" 3.20"
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 9,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.9x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 599g (1.32 pounds) 723g (1.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 90 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2449 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 600 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Dual
Retail price $1,456 $3,900