Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R II
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Announced February 2018
- Earlier Model is Sony A7 II
- Refreshed by Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Released June 2015
- Previous Model is Sony A7R
- Renewed by Sony A7R III
Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R II Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony A7 III and Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and A7R II (42MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (Full frame).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A7 III was announced 2 years after the A7R II which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A7 III scores vs the A7R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Alpha A7R II. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7 III Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony A7R II
A7 III | A7R II | |||
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Released | February 2018 | June 2015 | Newer by 34 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Sony A7 III
A7R II | A7 III | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 922k | Crisper screen (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony A7R II
A7 III | A7R II | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A7 III comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Compare the Sony A7 III and Sony A7R II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A7 III compared to the A7R II.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A7 III and A7R II is 63 and 68 respectively.
Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 III and A7R II.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A7R II to deliver extra detail with its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer A7 III is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A7R II Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Alpha A7R II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Alpha A7R II |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2018-02-27 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 7974 x 5316 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 399 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony E |
Available lenses | 121 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 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 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650g (1.43 pounds) | 625g (1.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 96 | 98 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.0 | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.7 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 3730 | 3434 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 610 photos | 290 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | 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 recording | 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 | Dual | 1 |
Retail cost | $1,998 | $2,913 |