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Sony Alpha 7R vs Sony Alpha 7R II

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SonyAlpha 7RSonyAlpha 7R II
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2015
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typeExmor CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.9 × 24 mm35.9 × 24 mm
Effective resolution36.4 MP42.4 MP
Largest image7360 × 49127952 × 5304
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–25600
Sensor detailApproximately 36.8 million total pixels; 3:2 sensor without an optical low-pass filter.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.JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; Sony ARW 2.3. Current maker specifications include uncompressed RAW and 14-bit output.
ISO detailStandard single-image still ISO 100–25600; expanded ISO 50. Multi Frame NR reaches ISO 51200 by combining images.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
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst4 fps5 fps
AutofocusContrast-detection autofocus with 25 points; single AF, continuous AF, direct manual focus and manual focus. No on-sensor phase-detection points.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; flash sync 1/160 second. The Japanese specification lists no electronic first curtain.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 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.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 detailNo sensor-shift stabilisation; optical correction depends on a compatible stabilised 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 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.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 dots921,6001,228,800
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailTFT LCD tilts approximately 90° up and 45° down; no touchscreen according to Sony Japan's exact specification.TFT LCD tilts approximately 107° up and 41° down; no touchscreen.
Viewfinder detail0.5-inch OLED electronic viewfinder; 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)340 photographs340 photographs
Body weight407 g582 g
Release detailSony Japan specifies 15 November 2013 for the ILCE-7R body; 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 and PRO-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 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 270 using the viewfinder; in-camera USB charging.NP-FW50; CIPA approximately 340 photographs using the LCD or 290 using the viewfinder. In-camera charging and USB power supported.
DimensionsApproximately 126.9 × 94.4 × 54.8 mm (width × height × maximum depth, including grip to viewfinder); grip-to-monitor depth 48.2 mm.Approximately 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3 mm (width × height × depth, grip to monitor).
Weight detailApproximately 407 g body only; 465 g with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo; lens excluded.Approximately 582 g body only; 625 g with battery and memory card; lens excluded.
In the boxNP-FW50 battery, AC-UB10 adaptor, shoulder strap, Micro USB cable, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup, according to Sony Japan.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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