Sony A7R II vs Sony A77

Here, we are looking at the Sony A7R II vs Sony A77, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and A77 (24MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and A77 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7R II was released 3 years later than the A77 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A7R II grades versus the A77 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7R II and Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7R II Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R II features outside 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 A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7R II vs Sony A77 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A7R II compared to the A77.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R II and A77 is 68 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R II and A77.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A7R II featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony A7R II will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent A7R II will have a benefit in sensor tech.