Sony A7R III vs Sony A9 II

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7R III and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A7R III Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

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.

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

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.