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Sony Alpha 7 II vs Sony Alpha 7R V

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SonyAlpha 7 IISonyAlpha 7R V
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2014November 2022
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typeExmor CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.8 × 23.9 mm35.7 × 23.8 mm
Effective resolution24.3 MP61 MP
Largest image6000 × 40009504 × 6336
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–32000
Sensor detailApproximately 24.7 million total pixels; 3:2 sensor.Approximately 62.5 million total pixels; 3:2 sensor. Pixel Shift Multi Shooting combines four or 16 exposures on a computer; 16-frame output is 19008 × 12672. Compatible Imaging Edge software can correct small movements, but camera or subject movement can still spoil compositing.
Image formatsJPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; Sony ARW 2.3; the current maker specification includes uncompressed RAW.JPEG, HEIF, RAW, RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF; Sony ARW 4.0, compressed, lossless-compressed or uncompressed RAW.
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 100–32000; expanded ISO 50–102400.
Image processorBIONZ X.BIONZ XR and dedicated AI processing unit.
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst5 fps10 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 693 full-frame phase-detection points and 25 contrast points; phase coverage approximately 79%. Recognises people, animals, birds, insects, cars/trains and aircraft. APS-C lenses change phase-point count; recognition depends on selected mode and subject.
ShutterFocal-plane shutter; 30 seconds to 1/8000 second plus Bulb; electronic first curtain can be enabled or disabled.–
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 10 fps mechanical Hi+ with AF/AE tracking, or 8 fps with live view; electronic Hi+ up to 7 fps in Sony's launch footnote. Buffer claim is 583 compressed RAW, 135 uncompressed RAW or over 1000 JPEG frames using Sony CEA-G160T CFexpress Type A and Hi+ under maker 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 8 stops under CIPA pitch/yaw conditions with FE 50mm F1.2 GM and long-exposure noise reduction off. Active video stabilisation narrows the field of view and is unavailable in 8K and 120p modes.
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps7680 × 4320 at 24 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/NTSC recording includes 7680 × 4320 XAVC HS 8K at 24p, 10-bit 4:2:0. 8K and 4K 60p use an approximately 1.2× narrower field of view. 4K supports 10-bit 4:2:2; Super 35mm 30p/24p oversamples without binning. Full HD 120p is a lower-resolution mode. S-Cinetone, S-Log3 and HLG supported; USB streaming resolution is separate from internal recording.
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets.Stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; compatible Multi Interface Shoe accessories enable 24-bit or four-channel digital audio.
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3.2″
Screen dots1,228,8002,095,104
Touchscreen–Yes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailTFT screen tilts approximately 107° up and 41° down; dots count colour subpixels.Four-axis TFT LCD combines tilt with side-opening rotation; approximately 98° up, 40° down, 180° sideways and 270° rotation in the open position.
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.0.64-inch Quad-XGA OLED with 9,437,184 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.90× magnification; selectable 60/120 fps display.
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)350 photographs530 photographs
Body weight556 g638 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 25 November 2022 for ILCE-7RM5; this is the Japanese on-sale date, not a UK release claim. The Sony UK press-centre article reproduces a North American announcement with December shipping, so that is not treated as a UK date.
Recording mediaSD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I; Memory Stick PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo.Two multi-format slots, each accepting CFexpress Type A or UHS-I/UHS-II SD; simultaneous, separate-media and relay recording. Type B cards are not supported.
PortsMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI, microphone and headphone sockets and Multi Interface Shoe.USB Type-C at 10 Gbps, Multi/Micro USB, full-size HDMI, microphone and headphone sockets, sync terminal and digital-audio Multi Interface Shoe.
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC.Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4/5 GHz and Bluetooth 5.0; no NFC in exact maker specification.
Battery life detailNP-FW50; Sony's UK specification gives up to approximately 350 photographs.NP-FZ100; CIPA approximately 530 photographs with LCD or 440 with viewfinder. USB Type-C Power Delivery charging and power supported.
DimensionsApproximately 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7 mm (width × height × depth), according to Sony's launch specification.Approximately 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.4 mm (width × height × maximum depth); grip-to-monitor depth 72.3 mm.
Weight detailApproximately 556 g body only; 599 g with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo; lens excluded.Approximately 638 g body only; 723 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.NP-FZ100 battery, BC-QZ1 charger, power cord, cable protector, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap, eyepiece cup and USB-A to USB-C cable, according to Sony UK.

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