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Sony Alpha 7 II vs Sony Alpha 7R

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SonyAlpha 7 IISonyAlpha 7R
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2014November 2013
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typeExmor CMOSExmor CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.8 × 23.9 mm35.9 × 24 mm
Effective resolution24.3 MP36.4 MP
Largest image6000 × 40007360 × 4912
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–25600
Sensor detailApproximately 24.7 million total pixels; 3:2 sensor.Approximately 36.8 million total pixels; 3:2 sensor without an optical low-pass filter.
Image formatsJPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; Sony ARW 2.3; the current maker specification includes uncompressed RAW.JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; Sony ARW 2.3.
ISO detailStandard still-image ISO 100–25600; expanded ISO 50, 64 and 80. Multi Shot NR reaches ISO 51200 by combining images rather than extending the standard single-image range.Standard single-image still ISO 100–25600; expanded ISO 50. Multi Frame NR reaches ISO 51200 by combining images.
Image processorBIONZ X.BIONZ X.
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst5 fps4 fps
AutofocusFast Hybrid AF with 117 phase-detection points in full-frame mode and 25 contrast-detection points; single AF, continuous AF, direct manual focus and manual focus.Contrast-detection autofocus with 25 points; single AF, continuous AF, direct manual focus and manual focus. No on-sensor phase-detection points.
ShutterFocal-plane shutter; 30 seconds to 1/8000 second plus Bulb; electronic first curtain can be enabled or disabled.Focal-plane shutter; 30 seconds to 1/8000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second. The Japanese specification lists no electronic first curtain.
Burst detailUp to approximately 5 fps in Continuous Hi with AF/AE tracking, according to Sony's announcement; approximately 2.5 fps in Continuous Lo. Speed varies with shooting conditions and the memory card.Up to approximately 4 fps in Speed Priority Continuous and 1.5 fps in normal continuous shooting. Sony's exact help guide says Speed Priority locks focus for subsequent frames; exposure may continue adjusting depending on AEL settings.
Stabilisation detailFive-axis image-sensor shift; Sony claims 4.5 stops under CIPA conditions for pitch/yaw with Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA and long-exposure noise reduction off. Correction depends on the lens.No sensor-shift stabilisation; optical correction depends on a compatible stabilised lens.
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailJapanese specification lists XAVC S Full HD 60p, 30p and 24p at approximately 50 Mbps. The headline maximum reflects this NTSC/Japanese mode; no 4K movie recording. S-Log2 picture profiles and clean HDMI output are supported.Japanese specification lists AVCHD Full HD 60p at approximately 28 Mbps, plus 60i and 24p. The headline maximum reflects the Japanese/NTSC mode; PAL-region modes include 50p. HDMI 4K still-photo playback does not mean 4K movie recording.
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets.Built-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets.
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,228,800921,600
Touchscreen–No
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailTFT screen tilts approximately 107° up and 41° down; dots count colour subpixels.TFT LCD tilts approximately 90° up and 45° down; no touchscreen according to Sony Japan's exact specification.
Viewfinder detail0.5-inch XGA OLED Tru-Finder; 2,359,296 dots; 100% coverage and approximately 0.71× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity.0.5-inch OLED electronic viewfinder; 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.71× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity.
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)350 photographs340 photographs
Body weight556 g407 g
Release detailSony Japan specifies 5 December 2014 for the ILCE-7M2 body, following its 20 November announcement; this is the Japanese sale date, not a UK release claim.Sony Japan specifies 15 November 2013 for the ILCE-7R body; this is the Japanese sale date, not a UK release claim.
Recording mediaSD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I; Memory Stick PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo.SD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I; Memory Stick PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo.
PortsMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI, microphone and headphone sockets and Multi Interface Shoe.Multi/Micro USB, Micro HDMI, microphone and headphone sockets and Multi Interface Shoe.
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC.Wi-Fi and NFC.
Battery life detailNP-FW50; Sony's UK specification gives up to approximately 350 photographs.NP-FW50; CIPA approximately 340 photographs using the LCD or 270 using the viewfinder; in-camera USB charging.
DimensionsApproximately 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7 mm (width × height × depth), according to Sony's launch specification.Approximately 126.9 × 94.4 × 54.8 mm (width × height × maximum depth, including grip to viewfinder); grip-to-monitor depth 48.2 mm.
Weight detailApproximately 556 g body only; 599 g with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo; lens excluded.Approximately 407 g body only; 465 g with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo; lens excluded.
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy top and front covers and internal structure; dust- and moisture-resistant design, not a waterproof rating.–
In the boxPower cord, NP-FW50 battery, AC adaptor, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap, eyepiece cup and Micro USB cable, according to Sony UK.NP-FW50 battery, AC-UB10 adaptor, shoulder strap, Micro USB cable, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup, according to Sony Japan.

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