Sony A7R II vs Sony A550
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Sony A7R II vs Sony A550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push 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
- Revealed June 2015
- Replaced the Sony A7R
- Renewed by Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched December 2009
- Replaced the Sony A100
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The following is a in depth review of the Sony A7R II vs Sony A550, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and A550 (14MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and A550 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe A7R II was brought out 5 years after the A550 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A7R II grades against the A550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Sony A550
| A7R II | A550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2015 |  | December 2009 | Newer by 67 months |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 922k | Crisper display (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Sony A7R II
| A550 | A7R II |
|---|
Common features in the Sony A7R II and Sony A550
| A7R II | A550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Sony A7R II vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A7R II offers exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony A550 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A7R II and the A550.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R II and A550 is 68 and 63 respectively.
Sony A7R II vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R II and A550.
All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7R II due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A7R II will offer greater detail having its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer A7R II will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Sony A7R II vs Sony A550 Specifications
| Sony Alpha A7R II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Alpha A7R II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2015-06-10 | 2009-12-09 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 42MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 7974 x 5316 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 399 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 121 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 625g (1.38 pounds) | 632g (1.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 98 | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 26.0 | 21.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light score | 3434 | 807 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 shots | 480 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $2,913 | $749 |