Sony Alpha a7R II Black 2015
The 42.4MP full-frame BSI-CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor deliver exceptional resolution, while 399-point phase-detect AF with Eye AF and 5-stop 5-axis IBIS ensure sharp, stabilized images even in a weather-sealed body weighing just 624g. Despite its pro-level imaging, the compact magnesium alloy body and built-in Wi-Fi with NFC make it a discreet travel companion. This camera is best for landscape and portrait photographers who need travel-friendly 42MP resolution without the bulk of a medium format system.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 42.4MP full-frame
AF Points 399 pts
Burst 5 fps
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 625 g
60 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong af (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong evf (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 42.4 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 399 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 5 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | XAVC S |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | ✓ |
| HDMI | ✓ |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a7R II | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 42.4MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 399 | 425 | 493 | 779 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 5 | 15 | 30 | 75 | 40 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 625 | 579 | 1160 | 575 | 608 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7R II | 89.5 | 87.8 | 95.4 | 33.9 | 49 | 69.1 | 47 | 87.6 | 83.4 | 18.3 | 27.7 | 89.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 8.7 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.6 | 22 | 89.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.2 | 97.4 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 14.6 | 99.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 99.8 | 91.4 | 99.6 | 85.1 | 51.6 | 96 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.6 | 17.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall60.2
- Video57.1
- Travel60.3
- Youtube59.4
- Beginner60.8
- Vlogging55.9
- Streaming55.3
- Photography69.3
- Wedding Events64.1
- Sports Wildlife62
- Product Photography67.5
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