Sony A7R III vs Sony A99 II

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony A7R III vs Sony A99 II, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the A7R III (42MP) and the A99 II (42MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The A7R III was revealed 14 months later than the A99 II making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A7R III grades vs the A99 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R III and Sony Alpha A99 II. The full galleries are available at Sony A7R III Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R III offers exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7R III and the A99 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A7R III and A99 II is 63 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R III and A99 II.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent A7R III should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.