Upgrade Guide
Sony A7R IV→Sony A7 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The A7 II offers little measurable spec improvement over the A7R IV. Spend the money on glass instead.
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Resolution24MP (down from 61MP — optimised for low light)
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A7R IV | A7 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £549 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2014 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 61MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 1080p 60fps | |
| Autofocus | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 670 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 665g (body only) | 599g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot | |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony E-Mount | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
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