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Sony Alpha 7R II vs Sony Alpha 7R III

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SonyAlpha 7R IISonyAlpha 7R III
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2015November 2017
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.9 × 24 mm35.9 × 24 mm
Effective resolution42.4 MP42.4 MP
Largest image7952 × 53047952 × 5304
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–32000
Sensor detailApproximately 43.6 million total pixels; 3:2 back-illuminated sensor without an optical low-pass filter.Approximately 43.6 million total pixels; 3:2 back-illuminated sensor without an optical low-pass filter. Pixel Shift Multi Shooting combines four exposures into a 7952 × 5304 output, not a higher pixel-count still image; requires a static camera/subject and computer processing.
Image formatsJPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; Sony ARW 2.3. Current maker specifications include uncompressed RAW and 14-bit output.JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; Sony ARW 2.3, compressed or uncompressed RAW. Maker launch footnote limits compressed RAW continuous shooting, Bulb and long-exposure noise reduction to 12-bit output; other supported modes allow 14-bit.
ISO detailStandard still-image ISO 100–25600; expanded ISO 50–102400. Multi Shot NR combines images separately from single-image sensitivity.Standard still-image ISO 100–32000; expanded ISO 50–102400.
Image processor–BIONZ X and front-end LSI.
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst5 fps10 fps
AutofocusFast 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.Fast Hybrid AF with 399 full-frame phase-detection points and 425 contrast points; Eye AF supported. Phase-point coverage differs with APS-C lenses and crop modes.
ShutterFocal-plane shutter; 30 seconds to 1/8000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/250 second. Electronic first curtain and silent shooting supported.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 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.Up to approximately 10 fps in Hi+ with AF/AE tracking using mechanical or silent shutter; up to approximately 8 fps with live view in Hi. Maker buffer claims 76 compressed RAW/JPEG or 28 uncompressed RAW frames under Sony test conditions with UHS-II SDXC; actual speed depends on settings and lens compatibility.
Stabilisation detailFive-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.Five-axis sensor shift; Sony claims 5.5 stops under CIPA pitch/yaw conditions with Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA and long-exposure noise reduction off. Correction depends on lens compatibility.
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailJapanese 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.Japanese specification lists XAVC S 4K at 30p or 24p and up to 100 Mbps; headline maximum reflects Japanese/NTSC mode. Super 35mm recording provides full-pixel readout without binning; full-frame 4K is a separate mode. HLG, S-Log2 and S-Log3; 8-bit 4:2:2 HDMI output. Full HD 120p is a lower-resolution mode.
AudioStereo 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 dots1,228,8001,440,000
TouchscreenNoYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailTFT LCD tilts approximately 107° up and 41° down; no touchscreen.TFT LCD tilts approximately 107° up and 41° down; touch focus/touchpad operation supported. This is the original ILCE-7RM3's 1,440,000-dot panel, not the later ILCE-7RM3A display.
Viewfinder detail0.5-inch electronic viewfinder with 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.78× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity.0.5-inch electronic viewfinder with 3,686,400 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.78× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity; selectable 60/120 fps display.
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)340 photographs650 photographs
Body weight582 g572 g
Release detailSony Japan specifies 7 August 2015 for the ILCE-7RM2 body; this is the Japanese sale date, not a UK release claim.Sony Japan specifies 25 November 2017 for the ILCE-7RM3 body; this is the Japanese sale date, not a UK release claim. Reservations began earlier and are not the release date.
Recording mediaSingle slot supports SD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I, plus compatible Memory Stick formats.Two media slots; slot 1 supports UHS-II SD, while the other supports SD/Memory Stick. Simultaneous, relay and separate-media recording supported.
PortsMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI, microphone and headphone sockets and Multi Interface Shoe.USB Type-C with SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1, Multi/Micro USB, Micro HDMI, microphone and headphone sockets, sync terminal 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; CIPA approximately 340 photographs using the LCD or 290 using the viewfinder. In-camera charging and USB power supported.NP-FZ100; CIPA approximately 650 photographs using the LCD or 530 using the viewfinder. In-camera charging and power via USB Type-C or Multi/Micro USB.
DimensionsApproximately 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3 mm (width × height × depth, grip to monitor).Approximately 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7 mm (width × height × maximum depth); grip-to-monitor depth 62.7 mm.
Weight detailApproximately 582 g body only; 625 g with battery and memory card; lens excluded.Approximately 572 g body only; 657 g with battery and memory card; lens excluded.
Materials–Magnesium-alloy body; dust- and moisture-resistant design does not guarantee protection against ingress.
In the boxTwo NP-FW50 batteries, strap, cable protector, AC-UUD11 adaptor, BC-VW1 battery charger and Micro USB cable, according to Sony Japan.Power cord, NP-FZ100 battery, cable protector, BC-QZ1 charger, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap, eyepiece cup and USB Type-C cable, according to Sony Japan.

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