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PEN vs A7 II
Quick take: The A7 II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A7 II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7 II — Travel, Portrait: The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Who should buy what
A7 II (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | PENOM System · 2026 | A7 IISony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £549Best |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | 4K/C4K, OM-Log400, vertical video support | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF (121 points) with subject detection (people, cats, dogs) | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronicBest | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA)Best | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 393g (with battery and card)Best | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
PEN
A7 II
Portrait
7.0/10
6.8/10
Street
7.8/10
5.9/10
Travel
7.4/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
6.3/10
5.5/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
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Filmmaking
5.2/10
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Documentary
7.0/10
5.7/10
Sports & Action
7.7/10
5.8/10
Landscape
6.1/10
5.8/10
Wildlife
8.1/10
6.7/10
Casual
6.3/10
3.8/10
Food
6.9/10
6.0/10
Macro
6.8/10
5.5/10
Architecture
6.1/10
5.7/10
Astrophotography
5.9/10
6.4/10
Fun & simple
4.7/10
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Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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