Sony A7R with Sony A7R II Comparison

Sony A7R and Sony A7R II Main Features

  • February, 2014
  • June, 2015
  • 36 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 42 MP Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • -
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 4.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 127 x 94 x 48 mm, 465g.
  • 127 x 96 x 60 mm, 625g.
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Sony A7R Scores


Imaging score
86
Features score
75
Value for money score
91
Portability score
86
Overall score
87

Sony A7R II Scores


Imaging score
87
Features score
82
Value for money score
95
Portability score
79
Overall score
89

Sony Alpha A7R II with Sony Alpha A7R Overview


Let's compare Alpha A7R with Alpha A7R II. Both cameras produced Sony. These models are included in the Pro Mirrorless cameras. Sony A7R was released in 2014, and Sony A7R II in 2015. Alpha A7R II is newer, which is a plus. Alpha A7R 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Alpha A7R II is greater than that of Alpha A7R. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Alpha A7R II has image stabilization(5-axis Sensor-shift), Alpha A7R doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. All viewfinders has 2359k dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha A7R has 5.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Alpha A7R has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Alpha A7R Alpha A7R II
Brand Sony Sony
Model Alpha A7R Alpha A7R II
Announced February, 2014 June, 2015
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Sony E Sony E
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1
Number of Lenses 116 116
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Tilting
Screen Resolution 1230k pixels 1229k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2359
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.71 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 25 399
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 4.0 fps 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 no built-in flash
Flash Modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions mm mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 36 MP 42 MP
Max Image Resolution 7360 x 4912 7974 x 5316
Max Native ISO 25600 25600
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 102400
Min Boosted ISO 0 50
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 340 shots 290 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Physical
Weight 465 g 625 g
Physical Dimensions 127 x 94 x 48 mm 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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