Sony A7R II vs Sony A7R III

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony A7R II vs Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the A7R II (42MP) and the A7R III (42MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The A7R II was revealed 3 years before the A7R III which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A7R II matches up versus the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R II and Sony Alpha A7R III. The full galleries are provided at Sony A7R II Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R II enjoys physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7R II vs Sony A7R III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A7R II compared to the A7R III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R II and A7R III is 68 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R II and A7R III.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A7R II will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.