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Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7R II

Portability
61 Imaging
80 Features
92 Overall
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Sony Alpha A7 IV front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
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Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed October 2021
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 III
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R
  • Replacement is Sony A7R III
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Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7R II Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7 IV (33MP) and A7R II (42MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The A7 IV was launched 6 years later than the A7R II and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A7 IV matches up vs the A7R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Sony A7R II

		

		

			
 A7 IV A7R II 
LaunchedOctober 2021June 2015More recent by 78 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1229kCrisper display (+211k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Sony A7 IV

		

		

			
 A7R II A7 IV 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony A7 IV and Sony A7R II

		

		

			
 A7 IV A7R II 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7 IV has outside dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
See the Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7R II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A7 IV against the A7R II.
Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7R II size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 IV and A7R II is 61 and 68 respectively.
Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 IV and A7R II.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A7R II to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent A7 IV is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony A7 IV Portrait photography info
Sony A7R II Portrait photography info
81
 focusing manually
 high sensor resolution (33MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 does not have liveview
85
 focusing manually
 amazing MP (42MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Sony A7 IV
Street photography with Sony A7R II
79
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 offers touch focus
 weather sealing
 very good high ISO (51,200)
81
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Sony A7 IV
Sports photography with Sony A7R II
84
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high sensor resolution (33MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (600 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 does not have liveview
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (42 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
 low battery life (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
 Sony A7 IV as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A7R II as a Travel photography camera
80
 better than average battery (600 shots)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 high sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
62
 weather sealing
 amazing MP (42 megapixels)
 low battery life (290 per charge)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Sony A7 IV as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A7R II as a Landscape photography camera
83
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (600 shots)
 has double storage slots
 does not have liveview
82
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (42MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 low battery life (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony A7 IV as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A7R II as a Vlogging camera
80
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic port
37
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external mic jack
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7R II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 IV and Sony A7R II
 Sony Alpha A7 IVSony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 IV Sony Alpha A7R II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-10-21 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 7008 x 4672 7974 x 5316
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 759 399
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 172 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,440k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 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 format MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes (USB PD supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 699g (1.54 lb) 625g (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 600 photos 290 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 feature   With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Launch price $2,500 $2,913