Sony A7R II vs Sony a5100
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Sony A7R II vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump 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
- Released June 2015
- Old Model is Sony A7R
- Later Model is Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Released August 2014
- Previous Model is Sony a5000
Sony A7R II vs Sony a5100 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Sony A7R II and Sony a5100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and a5100 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A7R II was revealed 10 months after the a5100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A7R II grades versus the a5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A7R II vs Sony a5100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R II and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are available at Sony A7R II Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Sony a5100
A7R II | a5100 | |||
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Released | June 2015 | August 2014 | Newer by 10 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 922k | Crisper screen (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Sony A7R II
a5100 | A7R II | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A7R II and Sony a5100
A7R II | a5100 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony A7R II vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R II enjoys 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 a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Compare the Sony A7R II and Sony a5100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A7R II versus the a5100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R II and a5100 is 68 and 89 respectively.
Sony A7R II vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R II and a5100.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7R II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7R II will give extra detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern A7R II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony A7R II vs Sony a5100 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R II | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7R II | Sony Alpha a5100 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-06-10 | 2014-08-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 42MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 7974 x 5316 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 399 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 121 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,229 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 625 grams (1.38 lbs) | 283 grams (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 98 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.0 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | 3434 | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 pictures | 400 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | With downloadable app |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $2,913 | $448 |