Sony A7R vs Sony A7S II

Below, we will be comparing the Sony A7R and Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and A7S II (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The A7R was announced 20 months before the A7S II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A7R grades vs the A7S II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R and Sony Alpha A7S II. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7R Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R offers physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Sony A7R and Sony A7S II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A7R and the A7S II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R and A7S II is 78 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R and A7S II.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A7R to result in extra detail with its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged A7R will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.