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Sony A7R III vs Sony A9 II

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Sony A7R III vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Superseded the Sony A7R II
  • Successor is Sony A7R IV
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Earlier Model is Sony A9
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Sony A7R III vs Sony A9 II Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sony A7R III vs Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are built by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and A9 II (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The A7R III was brought out 23 months earlier than the A9 II making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A7R III grades vs the A9 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony A9 II

 A7R III A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony A7R III

 A9 II A7R III 
IntroducedOctober 2019October 2017More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony A9 II

 A7R III A9 II 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution1440k1440kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony A7R III vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R III has got physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A7R III against the A9 II.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R III and A9 II is 63 and 62 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R III and A9 II.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A7R III to result in more detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A7R III will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
Portrait photography with Sony A9 II
86
has manual focus
high megapixels (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
85
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III Street photography details
Sony A9 II Street photography details
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (32,000)
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Sports photography camera
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (690 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7R III
Travel photography with Sony A9 II
74
good battery power (650 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
high megapixels (42 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
73
great battery power (690 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7R III
Landscape photography with Sony A9 II
87
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (650 shots)
has double storage slots
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (690 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III Vlogging features
Sony A9 II Vlogging features
37
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony A7R III vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony A9 II
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-10-25 2019-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 7952 x 5304 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 32000 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 121 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,440 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 657g (1.45 lb) 678g (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 3523 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 690 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 2 2
Pricing at launch $2,800 $4,498