Sony A7R II vs Sony A9 II

Here, we will be comparing the Sony A7R II versus Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are created by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and A9 II (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The A7R II was brought out 5 years earlier than the A9 II which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A7R II matches up against the A9 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R II and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Sony A7R II Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R II offers exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A7R II versus the A9 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R II and A9 II is 68 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R II and A9 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony A7R II to deliver extra detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A7R II is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.