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.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Alpha 7R
vs Sony Alpha 7R II
VS
Sensor area
862 mm²
Alpha 7R862 mm²
Alpha 7R II- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Alpha 7R and Alpha 7R II have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Alpha 7RMetricAlpha 7R II
36.4 MPEffective pixels42.4 MP
35.9 × 24Sensor35.9 × 24
4.87 µmPixel pitch4.51 µm
23.67 µm²Pixel area20.32 µm²
4.22 MP/cm²Pixel density4.92 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
—Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
465 gWeight625 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryRechargeable battery NP-FW50
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 and Alpha 7R II have the same sensor area. The Alpha 7R has the lighter body. The Alpha 7R II has the higher effective resolution. The Alpha 7R II is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Alpha 7R II
Released in 2015, Alpha 7R II has about 862 mm² of sensor area, 42.4 MP effective resolution, and a 625 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.