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Quick take: The Sony RX1R III has the highest resolution at 61MP; the A7 II is the most affordable; only the A7 II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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A7 II — Travel, Portrait: The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
| Specification | A7 IISony · 2014 | Sony RX1R IIISony · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549Best | £3,899 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 61MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 61.0MPBest |
| Video | 1080p 60fps | 4K/30p, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Hybrid phase-detect AF (693 points) with eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA)Best | 300 shots (CIPA, LCD) |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 496g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) | Tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar lens |
| Memory Cards | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
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