Sony A7R II vs Sony A7R V

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony A7R II vs Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and A7R V (61MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The A7R II was revealed 8 years before the A7R V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A7R II grades versus the A7R V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R II & Sony Alpha A7R V. The full galleries are available at Sony A7R II Gallery & Sony A7R V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A7R II enjoys external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R V has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7R II against the A7R V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A7R II and A7R V is 68 and 60 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R II and A7R V.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A7R V to result in extra detail because of its extra 19MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older A7R II will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.