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
59 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong display (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong af (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th 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 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 42.4MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 399 | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 5 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 625 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7R II | 80.3 | 79.8 | 95.1 | 26.7 | 38.8 | 61 | 44.7 | 81 | 75.1 | 25.5 | 82.9 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 85.9 | 94.3 | 92.4 | 98 | 57 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.6 | 92.2 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 88.9 | 83.7 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.7 | 81 | 92.6 | 87 | 92.8 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 88.8 | 87.5 | 99.5 | 96 | 98.5 | 63.2 | 97.1 | 81 | 92.6 | 92.2 | 82.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 81.9 | 85.9 | 97.4 | 94.8 | 96.7 | 54.5 | 88.5 | 81 | 92.6 | 77.1 | 95.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.3 | 88.4 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38.3 | 93.8 | 81 | 92.6 | 87 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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