Sony A7R vs Sony A99 II

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony A7R and Sony A99 II, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the A7R (36MP) and the A99 II (42MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The A7R was manufactured 3 years before the A99 II which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A7R matches up against the A99 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R & Sony Alpha A99 II. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A7R Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R has got physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7R and Sony A99 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A7R vs the A99 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R and A99 II is 78 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R and A99 II.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony A99 II to give greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A7R is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.