Sony Alpha 7R II vs Sony Alpha a7R III
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Sony Alpha 7R II: 2015 ; Sony Alpha a7R III: 2017
- Weight: Sony Alpha 7R II: 625 g ; Sony Alpha a7R III: 657 g
- Battery: Sony Alpha 7R II: Rechargeable battery NP-FW50 ; Sony Alpha a7R III: NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery
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| Specification | Sony Alpha 7R II | Sony Alpha a7R III |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | Alpha 7R II | Alpha a7R III |
| Year | 2015 | 2017 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 126.9 x 95.7 x 60.3 mm | 126.9 x 95.6 x 73.7 mm |
| Weight | 625 g | 657 g |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100-25600 (expandable to 50-102400) | Auto, 100-32000 (expandable to 50-102400) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen resolution | 1,228,800 dots | 1,440,000 dots |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS PRO Duo |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Rechargeable battery NP-FW50 | NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery |