First introduced in June, 2015, Sony Alpha A7R II is a 42 MP Mirrorless with a Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sized BSI-CMOS sensor. Sony replaced the older Sony A7R with Alpha A7R II. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony A7R II with Sony A7R
Sony replaced Alpha A7R II with Sony A7R III. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:| Sony A7R II Series History |
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| Model | Year | $ | Sensor | ISO | Weight | Dimensions | |
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Sony A7R IV | 2019 | 61MP | 100 - 32000 | 665g | 129 x 96 x 78mm | |
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Sony A7 III | 2018 | 24MP | 100 - 51200 | 650g | 127 x 96 x 74mm | |
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Sony A7R III | 2017 | 42MP | 100 - 32000 | 657g | 127 x 96 x 74mm | |
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Sony A7S II | 2015 | 12MP | 100 - 102400 | 627g | 127 x 96 x 60mm | |
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Sony A7R II | 2015 | 42MP | 100 - 25600 | 625g | 127 x 96 x 60mm |
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model. Compare Sony Alpha A7R II with competitors in pro mirrorless cameras.
| Pros |
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| Built-in Wireless |
| 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization |
| 3840 x 2160 (4K) Max Video Resolution |
| AF Face Detection |
| 42MP High Resolution Sensor |
| 1229k dots Screen Resolution |
| 1/8000s Max Shutter Speed |
| Manual Exposure Mode |
| Microphone Port |
| Environmental Sealing |
| 399 Focus Points |
| Flash Sync Port |
| Focus Bracketing |
| NFC Connectivity |
| Tilting Screen |
| External Flash |
| RAW Support |
| 25600 Max Native ISO |
| 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
| Manual Focus |
| UHS-I Memory Card Support |
| Headphone Port |
| 2359k dot Viewfinder Resolution |
| 5 AE Bracketing Range |
| 500000 cycles Shutter Life Expectancy |
| Remote Control with a Smartphone |
| Cons |
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| No Bluetooth |
| No Touch Screen |
| Low Battery Life: 290 shots |
| No Articulating Screen |
| Weight: 625g |
| Type Scores |
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Sony Alpha A7R II has an Overall Score of 89/100 and ranked #21 out of 214 in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #21 out of 1222 in all cameras.
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| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Alpha A7R II |
| Announced | June, 2015 |
| Body Type | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Lens | |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Manual Focus | |
| Focal Lens Multiplier | 1 |
| Number of Lenses | 116 |
| Macro Focus Range | n/a |
| Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Screen Type | Tilting |
| Screen Resolution | 1229k pixels |
| Touch Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2359 |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78 |
| Autofocus | |
| AF Touch | |
| AF Continuous | |
| AF Single | |
| AF Tracking | |
| AF Selective | |
| AF Center | |
| AF Multi Area | |
| AF Live View | |
| AF Face Detection | |
| AF Contrast Detection | |
| AF Phase Detection | |
| Number of Focus Points | 399 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points | 0 |
| Photography Features | |
| RAW Support | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority | |
| Aperture Priority | |
| Manual Exposure Mode | |
| Exposure Compensation | |
| Custom White Balance | |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Range | no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes | no built-in flash |
| External Flash | |
| AE Bracketing | |
| AE Bracketing Range | ±5 EV |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Sensor | |
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| Sensor Size | Full frame |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions | - mm |
| Sensor Area | 0.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution | 42 MP |
| Max Image Resolution | 7974 x 5316 |
| Max Native ISO | 25600 |
| Min Native ISO | 100 |
| Max Boosted ISO | 102400 |
| Min Boosted ISO | 50 |
| Video Features | |
| 4K | |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Microphone Port | |
| Headphone Port | |
| Exposure Modes | |
| Multi-Segment | |
| Average | |
| Spot | |
| Partial | |
| AF-Area | |
| Center Weighted | |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS | None |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | |
| HDMI | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery | |
| Battery Life | 290 shots |
| Battery Type | Battery Pack |
| Battery Model | NP-FW50 |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 625 g |
| Physical Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 60 mm |
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Water Proof | |
| Dust Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Crush Proof | |
| Freeze Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Storage | Storage Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots | 1 |
| Other Features | |
| Self Timer | |
| Selfie Friendly | |
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
102MP | Medium format BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm G mount
50MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Sony E mount
24MP | Full frame CMOS | Leica L mount
46MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Nikon Z mount
25MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Nikon Z mount
24MP | Full frame CMOS | Leica L mount
12MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Sony E mount
45MP | Full frame CMOS | Canon RF mount
20MP | Full frame CMOS | Canon RF mount
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
61MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Leica L mount
102MP | Medium format BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm G mount
26MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
50MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Sony E mount
24MP | Full frame CMOS | Leica L mount
26MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
25MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Nikon Z mount
24MP | APS-C CMOS | Canon EF-M mount
