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Sony A7R vs A7R II

The Sony Alpha A7R and the Sony Alpha A7R II are two enthusiast cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in October 2013 and June 2015. Both the A7R and the A7R II are mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras that are equipped with a full frame sensor. The A7R has a resolution of 36.2 megapixels, whereas the A7R II provides 42.2 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Sony A7R
versus
Sony A7R II
Sony A7R   Sony A7R II
Mirrorless system camera Mirrorless system camera
Sony E mount lenses Sony E mount lenses
36.2 MP – Full Frame sensor 42.2 MP – Full Frame sensor
1080/60p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 100-25,600 (50 - 51,200) ISO 100-25,600 (50 - 102,400)
Electronic viewfinder (2400k dots) Electronic viewfinder (2400k dots)
3.0" LCD – 1230k dots 3.0" LCD – 1229k dots
Tilting screen (no touchscreen) Tilting screen (no touchscreen)
4 shutter flaps per second 5 shutter flaps per second
Lens stabilization onlyIn-body stabilization
Weathersealed bodyWeathersealed body
340 shots per battery charge290 shots per battery charge
127 x 94 x 48 mm, 465 g 127 x 96 x 60 mm, 625 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Sony Alpha A7R and the Sony Alpha A7R II? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Sony A7R and the Sony A7R II is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Size Sony A7R vs Sony A7R II
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Comparison A7R or A7R II rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Sony A7R II is somewhat larger (2 percent) than the Sony A7R. Moreover, the A7R II is markedly heavier (34 percent) than the A7R. In this context, it is worth noting that both cameras are splash and dust-proof and can, hence, be used in inclement weather conditions or harsh environments.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. In this particular case, both cameras feature the same lens mount, so that they can use the same lenses. You can compare the optics available in the Sony FE Lens Catalog. Mirrorless cameras, such as the two under consideration, have the additional advantage of having a short flange to focal plane distance, which makes it possible to mount many lenses from other systems onto the camera via adapters.

The battery packs of both cameras can be charged via USB, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

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Body Specifications
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Sony A7R 127 mm 94 mm 48 mm 465 g 340 i Oct 2013 US$ 2 299ebay.com
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Sony A7R II 127 mm 96 mm 60 mm 625 g 290 i Jun 2015 US$ 3 199ebay.com
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Nikon D810 146 mm 123 mm 82 mm 980 g 1200 i Jun 2014 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Sony A7 127 mm 94 mm 48 mm 474 g 340 i Oct 2013 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Sony A7 II 127 mm 96 mm 60 mm 599 g 350 i Nov 2014 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Sony A7 IV 131 mm 96 mm 80 mm 659 g 580 i Oct 2021 US$ 2 499 amazon.com
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Sony A7C II 124 mm 71 mm 63 mm 514 g 540 i Aug 2023 US$ 2 199 amazon.com
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Sony A7R III 127 mm 96 mm 74 mm 650 g 650 i Oct 2017 US$ 3 199ebay.com
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Sony A7R IIIA 127 mm 96 mm 74 mm 650 g 650 i Apr 2021 US$ 3 199 amazon.com
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Sony A7S 127 mm 94 mm 48 mm 489 g 380 i Apr 2014 US$ 2 499ebay.com
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Sony A7S II 127 mm 96 mm 60 mm 627 g 370 i Sep 2015 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Sony A99 II 143 mm 104 mm 76 mm 849 g 490 i Sep 2016 US$ 3 199ebay.com
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Sony RX1 113 mm 65 mm 70 mm 482 g 270 i Sep 2012 US$ 2 799ebay.com
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Sony RX1R 113 mm 65 mm 70 mm 482 g 270 i Jun 2013 US$ 2 799ebay.com
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Sony RX1R II 113 mm 65 mm 72 mm 507 g 220 i Oct 2015 US$ 3 299ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The A7R was launched at a markedly lower price (by 28 percent) than the A7R II, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature a full frame sensor and have a format factor (sometimes also referred to as "crop factor") of 1.0. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the review cameras among the large-sensor cameras that aim for top notch image quality. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Sony A7R and Sony A7R II sensor measures

While the two cameras under review share the same sensor size, the A7R II offers a higher resolution of 42.2 megapixels, compared with 36.2 MP of the A7R. This megapixels advantage translates into a 8 percent gain in linear resolution. On the other hand, these sensor specs imply that the A7R II has a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 4.52μm versus 4.88μm for the A7R). However, it should be noted that the A7R II is a somewhat more recent model (by 1 year and 7 months) than the A7R, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that at least partly compensate for the smaller pixel size. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that neither of the two cameras has an anti-alias filter installed, so they are able to capture all the detail the sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Sony A7R II implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the A7R II for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 39.8 x 26.5 inches or 101 x 67.4 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 31.8 x 21.2 inches or 80.8 x 53.9 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 26.5 x 17.7 inches or 67.3 x 44.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Sony A7R are 36.8 x 24.6 inches or 93.5 x 62.4 cm for good quality, 29.4 x 19.6 inches or 74.8 x 49.9 cm for very good quality, and 24.5 x 16.4 inches or 62.3 x 41.6 cm for excellent quality prints.

The A7R II has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

The Sony Alpha A7R has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 25600, which can be extended to ISO 50-51200. The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony Alpha A7R II are ISO 100 to ISO 25600, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 50-102400.

In terms of underlying technology, the A7R is build around a CMOS sensor, while the A7R II uses a BSI-CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

A7R versus A7R II MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The Overall DXO ratings for the two cameras under consideration are close, suggesting that they provide similar imaging performance. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
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Sony A7R Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/60p25.614.1274695
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Sony A7R II Full Frame 42.2 7952 53044K/30p26.013.9343498
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Nikon D810 Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/60p25.714.8285397
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Sony A7 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.814.2224890
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Sony A7 II Full Frame 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.913.6244990
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Sony A7 IV Full Frame 32.7 7008 46724K/60p25.414.7337997
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Sony A7C II Full Frame 32.7 7008 46724K/60p25.414.7323796
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Sony A7R III Full Frame 42.2 7952 53044K/30p26.014.73523100
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Sony A7R IIIA Full Frame 42.2 7952 53044K/30p26.014.73523100
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Sony A7S Full Frame 12.0 4240 28321080/60p23.913.2370287
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Sony A7S II Full Frame 12.0 4240 28324K/30p23.613.3299385
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Sony A99 II Full Frame 42.2 7952 53044K/30p25.413.4231792
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Sony RX1 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40001080/60p25.114.3253493
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Sony RX1R Full Frame 24.0 6000 40001080/60p25.013.6253791
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Sony RX1R II Full Frame 42.2 7952 53041080/60p25.813.9320497
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, but the A7R II provides a better video resolution than the A7R. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/30p, while the A7R is limited to 1080/60p.

Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The A7R and the A7R II are similar in the sense that both feature an electronic viewfinder, which is helpful when framing images in bright sunlight. Moreover, their viewfinders offer an identical resolution of 2400k dots. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Sony A7R and Sony A7R II in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Core Features
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Sony A7R2400 i3.0 / 1230 tilting i 1/8000s 4.0/s i i
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Sony A7R II2400 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D810optical i3.2 / 1229 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Sony A72400 i3.0 / 1230 tilting i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Sony A7 II2400 i3.0 / 1230 tilting i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Sony A7 IV3686 i3.0 / 1037 swivel i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony A7C II2360 i3.0 / 1037 swivel i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony A7R III3686 i3.0 / 1440 tilting i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony A7R IIIA3686 i3.0 / 2340 tilting i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony A7S2400 i3.0 / 921 tilting i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Sony A7S II2400 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Sony A99 II2400 i3.0 / 1229 full-flex i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
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Sony RX1optional i3.0 / 1229 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Sony RX1Roptional i3.0 / 1229 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Sony RX1R II2360 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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One feature that differentiates the A7R II and the A7R is in-body image stabilization (IBIS). The A7R II reduces the risk of handshake-induced blur with all attached lenses, while the A7R offers no blur reduction with lenses that themselves do not provide optical image stabilization.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the A7R II is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the A7R and the A7R II write their files to SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Sony Alpha A7R and Sony Alpha A7R II and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Sony A7Ristereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A7R IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon D810istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
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Sony A7istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A7 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A7 IVistereo / monoiifull3.2iii
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Sony A7C IIistereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Sony A7R IIIistereo / monoiimicro3.1iii
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Sony A7R IIIAistereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Sony A7Sistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A7S IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A99 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony RX1istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Sony RX1Ristereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Sony RX1R IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Both the A7R and the A7R II have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The A7R was replaced by the Sony A7R II, while the A7R II was followed by the Sony A7R III. Further information on the features and operation of the A7R and A7R II can be found, respectively, in the Sony A7R Manual (free pdf) or the online Sony A7R II Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Is there a clear favorite between the Sony A7R and the Sony A7R II? Which camera is better? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.


Advantages of the Sony Alpha A7R:

  • Less heavy: Is lighter (by 160g or 26 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (340 versus 290) on a single battery charge.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (28 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in October 2013).


Reasons to prefer the Sony Alpha A7R II:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (42.2 vs 36.2MP), which boosts linear resolution by 8%.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Can shoot in dim conditions (0.3 stops ISO advantage).
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/60p).
  • Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.78x vs 0.71x).
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (5 vs 4 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • More modern: Was introduced somewhat (1 year and 7 months) more recently.

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the A7R II is the clear winner of the contest (9 : 4 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

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How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Sony A7R and the Sony A7R II place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the A7R and the A7R II in practical situations. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Sony A7R5/5+ +..82/1004.5/55/5 Oct 2013 US$ 2 299ebay.com
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Sony A7R II5/5+ +5/590/1005/55/5 Jun 2015 US$ 3 199ebay.com
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Nikon D8105/5..5/586/1005/54.5/5 Jun 2014 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Sony A75/5+ +..80/1005/55/5 Oct 2013 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Sony A7 II5/5+4/582/1004.5/55/5 Nov 2014 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Sony A7 IV5/5+ +4.5/589/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2021 US$ 2 499 amazon.com
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Sony A7C II4/5..4/587/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2023 US$ 2 199 amazon.com
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Sony A7R III..+ +4/590/1004.5/55/5 Oct 2017 US$ 3 199ebay.com
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Sony A7R IIIA..+ +4/590/1004.5/55/5 Apr 2021 US$ 3 199 amazon.com
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Sony A7S4/5....86/1004.5/55/5 Apr 2014 US$ 2 499ebay.com
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Sony A7S II5/5+....4.5/55/5 Sep 2015 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Sony A99 II....4.5/585/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2016 US$ 3 199ebay.com
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Sony RX15/5....79/1004/54.5/5 Sep 2012 US$ 2 799ebay.com
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Sony RX1R5/5......4/54.5/5 Jun 2013 US$ 2 799ebay.com
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Sony RX1R II5/5....82/100..4.5/5 Oct 2015 US$ 3 299ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Sony A7R vs Sony A7R II

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Sony A7R Sony A7R II
Camera Type Mirrorless system camera Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens Sony E mount lenses Sony E mount lenses
Launch Date October 2013 June 2015
Launch Price USD 2,299 USD 3,199
Sensor Specs Sony A7R Sony A7R II
Sensor Technology CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Format Full Frame Sensor Full Frame Sensor
Sensor Size 35.9 x 24.0 mm 35.9 x 24.0 mm
Sensor Area 861.6 mm2 861.6 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 43.2 mm 43.2 mm
Crop Factor 1.0x 1.0x
Sensor Resolution 36.2 Megapixels 42.2 Megapixels
Image Resolution 7360 x 4912 pixels 7952 x 5304 pixels
Pixel Pitch 4.88 μm 4.52 μm
Pixel Density 4.20 MP/cm2 4.90 MP/cm2
Moiré control no AA filter no AA filter
Movie Capability 1080/60p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 25,600 ISO 100 - 25,600 ISO
ISO Boost 50 - 51,200 ISO 50 - 102,400 ISO
Image Processor BIONZ X BIONZ X
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 95 98
DXO Color Depth (bits) 25.6 26.0
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 14.1 13.9
DXO Low Light (ISO) 2746 3434
Screen Specs Sony A7R Sony A7R II
Viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.71x 0.78x
Viewfinder Resolution 2400k dots 2400k dots
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 1230k dots 1229k dots
LCD Attachment Tilting screen Tilting screen
Shooting Specs Sony A7R Sony A7R II
Focus System Contrast-detect AF On-Sensor Phase-detect
Manual Focusing AidFocus PeakingFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous Shooting 4 shutter flaps/s 5 shutter flaps/s
Shutter Life Expectancy250 000 actuations500 000 actuations
Electronic Shutterno E-ShutterYES
Image StabilizationLens stabilization onlyIn-body stabilization
Fill Flash no On-Board Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium MS or SDXC cards MS or SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support UHS-I UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Sony A7R Sony A7R II
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port micro HDMI micro HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port External MIC port
Headphone Socket Headphone port Headphone port
Wifi Support Wifi built-in Wifi built-in
Near-Field Communication NFC built-in NFC built-in
Body Specs Sony A7R Sony A7R II
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodyWeathersealed body
Battery Type Sony NP-FW50 Sony NP-FW50
Battery Life (CIPA)340 shots per charge290 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging USB charging USB charging
Body Dimensions 127 x 94 x 48 mm
(5.0 x 3.7 x 1.9 in)
127 x 96 x 60 mm
(5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4 in)
Camera Weight 465 g (16.4 oz) 625 g (22.0 oz)
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