Reasons to choose Alpha 7 II
Released in 2014, Alpha 7 II has about 856 mm² of sensor area, 24.3 MP effective resolution, and a 599 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Alpha 7 II
vs Sony Alpha 7R
VS
Sensor area
856 mm²
Alpha 7 II862 mm²
Alpha 7R- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.7%
The Alpha 7R has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Alpha 7 IIMetricAlpha 7R
24.3 MPEffective pixels36.4 MP
35.8 × 23.9Sensor35.9 × 24
5.93 µmPixel pitch4.87 µm
35.21 µm²Pixel area23.67 µm²
2.84 MP/cm²Pixel density4.22 MP/cm²
1.01Crop factor1
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
599 gWeight465 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50BatteryNP-FW50 lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Alpha 7R has the larger sensor area. The Alpha 7R has the lighter body. The Alpha 7R has the higher effective resolution. The Alpha 7 II is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Alpha 7R
Released in 2013, Alpha 7R has about 862 mm² of sensor area, 36.4 MP effective resolution, and a 465 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.