Sony A7R II vs Sony A7S III

Let's look much closer at the Sony A7R II vs Sony A7S III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and A7S III (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The A7R II was revealed 6 years prior to the A7S III which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A7R II grades against the A7S III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R II and Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7R II Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A7R II has exterior measurements 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 A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Check the Sony A7R II vs Sony A7S III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A7R II vs the A7S III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R II and A7S III is 68 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R II and A7S III.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A7R II to result in greater detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged A7R II will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.