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Sony a7R vs Sony a7R II
The Sony a7R and the Sony a7R II side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Sony a7R II if you want more resolution, for cropping and big prints (42.4 against 36.4 MP); stabilisation in the body, which steadies every lens; and a newer model (2015 against 2013), which usually means better autofocus and video. On these specs the Sony a7R has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Sony a7R | Sony a7R II |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Sensor | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Resolution | 36.4 MP | 42.4 MPmore detail |
| Stabilisation | none | in the bodystabilised |
| Announced | 2013 | 2015 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Lenses in this guide | 278 for its sensor, 125 more with a crop | 278 for its sensor, 125 more with a crop |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Sony a7R 1×, Sony a7R II 1×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.
Lenses
Both take Sony E lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 278 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.
The Sony a7R: 278 Sony E lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Sony a7R II: 278 Sony E lenses in this guide cover its sensor.