A7 IIvs A7R IV
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Which should you buy?
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
Who should buy what
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7 II (2014) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 1080p 60fps | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
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