Product Comparison: Sony Alpha a7R II vs Sony Alpha a7R III
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General Specifications
Brand
Sony
Sony
Model
Alpha a7R II
Alpha a7R III
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
Introducing the full-frame, palm-sized α7R II—the “R” that advances the revolution in resolution with higher sensitivity, response and refinement.
Welcome to a new world of imaging with resolution, sensitivity, dynamic range, processing speed, and shooting response further enhanced. The α7R III packs pro-style operability into a strong, compact body to give you greater flexibility to take brilliant shots in any situation. With such high power, precision, and potential at your command, you can capture once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Key Specs
Sensor Resolution
42.4 MP
42.4 MP
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Lens
Body
Body
Viewfinder
0.5" OLED Viewfinder (3686K dots)
0.5" OLED Viewfinder (3686K dots)
Sony Alpha a7R II
Sony Alpha a7R III
Size & Weight
Height
2.74 in.
3.76 in.
Width
4.69 in.
4.99 in.
Depth
1.5 in.
2.9 in.
Weight
20.53 oz.
23.17 oz.
Sony Alpha a7R II
Sony Alpha a7R III
Sony Alpha a7R II
Sony Alpha a7R III
Sony Alpha a7R II
Sony Alpha a7R III
Sony Alpha a7R II
Sony Alpha a7R III
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Sony Alpha a7R II Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
- Amazing camera. Great size.
Sony Alpha a7R III Mirrorless Digital Camera
- It is a compact camera.
- The camera is surprisingly compact for a full frame camera.
- Very nice build quality, compact.
- So compact. Great pictures.
- Excellent camera, very compact.
Imaging
ISO Settings
100-25600, Extended: 50 - 102400
100 - 32000, Extended: 50 - 102400
Burst Mode
Yes
Yes
Low Light/High Sensitivity
Yes
Yes
Face Detection
Yes
Yes
Image File Format(s)
JPEG, RAW+JPEG, RAW
JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG
What customers say about "Imaging"
Sony Alpha a7R III Mirrorless Digital Camera
- The image quality out of this camera is insane.
- It produces super sharp images.
- The price and image quality are outstanding.
- ISO 3200 will produce very good images.
- The image quality is stunning, autofocus is great.
Display
Display Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
No
Yes
Screen Size
3 in.
3 in.
Screen Resolution
1228800 dots
1440000 dots
Vari-angle Display
Yes
Yes
Sony Alpha a7R II
Sony Alpha a7R III
Sony Alpha a7R II
Sony Alpha a7R III
What customers say about "Display"
Sony Alpha a7R III Mirrorless Digital Camera
- The image in the viewfinder is so clear.
- Picture quality amazing and bright viewfinder and lcd screen so clear.
- The tilt screen provided by Sony is a huge aid when you want to take pictures at the ground level or higher above your head.
- Excellent screen capabilities like touch and tilt.
- Excellent screen quality, visible in any weather.
Features
Water Resistant
No
No
Shock Resistant
No
No
Panorama Mode
Yes
No
Shooting Modes
Aperture Priority, Auto, Intelligent Auto, Manual, Movie, Programmed Auto, Scene Selection, Shutter Priority, Superior Auto, Sweep Panorama
Auto, Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority, Scene Selection
White Balance Modes
Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Day White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Flash, Underwater, Color Temperature
Shutter Speeds
30 - 1/8000
30 - 1/8000
What customers say about "Features"
Sony Alpha a7R II Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
- It has great features and tech inside this small body.
Sony Alpha a7R III Mirrorless Digital Camera
- This camera is fast and really sharp images.
- Image quality is phenomenal. Great features.
- It is a very comfortable size to use.
- It's absolutely amazing. Amazing number of features.
- The dual memory cards are a nice feature.
Connectivity
PictBridge Enabled
No
No
NFC Enabled
Yes
Yes
Integrated GPS
No
No
Output(s)
AV / USB Multi, HDMI D (Micro), Microphone Jack, Headphone Jack
Multi/Micro USB Terminal, USB, Micro HDMI, Microphone Jack, Headphone Jack
Number Of Memory Card Slots
1
2
Sony Alpha a7R II
Sony Alpha a7R III
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Sony Alpha a7R III Mirrorless Digital Camera
- Bluetooth connectivity to a smartphone for remote control and GPS data.
- UHS-II memory card support for faster internal read and write times.
- USB 3.0 and USB-C ports for faster data transfer to a computer.
- WiFi works great for data transfer.
- Connectivity with my iphone X is impossible. Connects for 10 minutes and then disconnects.
Power
Battery Model
NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NP-FZ100
Battery life
340 frames
530 frames
Sony Alpha a7R II
Sony Alpha a7R III
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
MSRP
1299.99 $
2299.99 $
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