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Sony Alpha 7 II vs Sony Alpha 7R II

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SonyAlpha 7 IISonyAlpha 7R II
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2014August 2015
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typeExmor CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.8 × 23.9 mm35.9 × 24 mm
Effective resolution24.3 MP42.4 MP
Largest image6000 × 40007952 × 5304
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–25600
Sensor detailApproximately 24.7 million total pixels; 3:2 sensor.Approximately 43.6 million total pixels; 3:2 back-illuminated 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. Current maker specifications include uncompressed RAW and 14-bit output.
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 still-image ISO 100–25600; expanded ISO 50–102400. Multi Shot NR combines images separately from single-image sensitivity.
Image processorBIONZ X.–
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst5 fps5 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.Fast Hybrid AF with 399 full-frame phase-detection points and 25 contrast points; 357 phase points in APS-C mode. Eye AF and continuous AF supported.
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 1/250 second. Electronic first curtain and silent shooting supported.
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 5 fps in Continuous Hi with AF tracking, as Sony's launch announcement specifies; approximately 2.5 fps in Lo. Maker buffers include 23 compressed RAW or nine uncompressed RAW frames; speed depends on conditions.
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.Five-axis sensor shift; Sony claims 4.5 stops under CIPA pitch/yaw conditions with Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA and long-exposure noise reduction off. Correction depends on lens compatibility.
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 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 XAVC S 4K at 30p or 24p and up to 100 Mbps; headline maximum reflects the Japanese/NTSC mode. Full-pixel readout without binning applies to Super 35mm 4K, not every full-frame recording mode. S-Log2; 8-bit 4:2:2 HDMI output. Full HD 60p and HD 720p120 are separate lower-resolution modes.
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets.Stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets.
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,228,8001,228,800
Touchscreen–No
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailTFT screen tilts approximately 107° up and 41° down; dots count colour subpixels.TFT LCD tilts approximately 107° up and 41° down; no touchscreen.
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 electronic viewfinder with 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.78× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity.
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)350 photographs340 photographs
Body weight556 g582 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 7 August 2015 for the ILCE-7RM2 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.Single slot supports SD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I, plus compatible Memory Stick formats.
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 IEEE 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz 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 290 using the viewfinder. In-camera charging and USB power supported.
DimensionsApproximately 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7 mm (width × height × depth), according to Sony's launch specification.Approximately 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3 mm (width × height × depth, grip to monitor).
Weight detailApproximately 556 g body only; 599 g with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo; lens excluded.Approximately 582 g body only; 625 g with battery and memory card; 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.Two NP-FW50 batteries, strap, cable protector, AC-UUD11 adaptor, BC-VW1 battery charger and Micro USB cable, according to Sony Japan.

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