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| Predecessor: |
Sony A7R
A7R vs A7R II |
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| Successor: |
Sony A7R III
A7R II vs A7R III |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | A7R II | S1 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ILCE-7RM2 | DC-S1 |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $3200.00 | $2499.00 |
| Street Price: | $2,348.00 | $2,497.99 |
| Date Available: | 2015-08-15 | 2019-04-04 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
22.6 oz
(640 g)
includes batteries |
36.0 oz
(1,021 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.0 x
3.8 x
2.4 in. (127 x 96 x 60 mm) |
5.9 x
4.3 x
3.8 in. (149 x 110 x 97 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 42.4 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) | 847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.51 microns | 5.93 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 98 | 95 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 26.0 | 25.2 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.9 | 14.5 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 3,434 | 3,333 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
7952 x 5304
(42.2 MP,
3:2), 5168 x 3448 (17.8 MP, 3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 7952 x 4472 (35.6 MP, 16:9), 5168 x 2912 (15.0 MP, Other), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 5168 x 3448 (17.8 MP, 3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 5168 x 2912 (15.0 MP, Other), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1456 (3.8 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 5536 x 2160 (12.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 3872 x 2160 (8.4 MP, Other) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3792 x 2848 (10.8 MP, 4:3), 2688 x 2016 (5.4 MP, 4:3), 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9), 4272 x 2400 (10.3 MP, 16:9), 3024 x 1704 (5.2 MP, Other), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2848 x 2848 (8.1 MP, 1:1), 2016 x 2016 (4.1 MP, 1:1), 6000 x 2208 (13.2 MP, Other), 6000 x 3000 (18.0 MP, Other), 12000 x 8000 (96.0 MP, 3:2), 10656 x 8000 (85.2 MP, 4:3), 12000 x 6736 (80.8 MP, 16:9), 8000 x 8000 (64.0 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (Exif 2.31), HLG Photo, 14-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 8.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p) 1280x720 (120p) |
3840x2160 (60p/30p/24p)
3840x2160 (60p/48p) 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 1920x1080 (180p/120p) |
| Movie File Format: | XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo | MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)); MP4 HEVC: H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch)); AVCHD Progressive (Audio format: Dolby Audio (2ch)); AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Audio (2ch)) |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony E | L Mount |
| Lens: | n/a | Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S. |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 105mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 24 - 105mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.38x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/4 - f/22 | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 77.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom | 2.0x (EX S), 1.4x (EX M) |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Fast Hybrid AF with 399 focal plane phase detect points and 25 contrast detect AF points; Wide (399 points for phase-detection AF / 25 points for contrast-detection AF) / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Zone / Expand Flexible Spot / Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expand Flexible Spot) | Contrast Detection with DFD and AI subject recognition: Auto Detection (Face, Eye, Body, Animal) / Tracking / 225-Area / Zone (Vertical/Horizontal) / Zone (Square) / Zone (Oval) / 1-Area+ / 1-Area / Pinpoint / Custom 1, 2, 3 (Full area touch is available) (Scalable AF frame size and flexible AF position) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, eyepoint 23mm from the eyepiece lens/18.5mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m-1 (CIPA standard), eye sensor | 5,760k-dot 3:2 OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +2.0 diopter adjustment, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) | 5,760,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.78x | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.78x | 0.78x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) | 2,100,000 dots (525,000 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 24.9x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 51200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit), ISO 100 - 25600, expandable to ISO 50 - 102400 | Auto, 100-51200, expandable to 50-204800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation), Underwater | AWB, AWBc, AWBw, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set (4), Color temperature setting (4) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | 1,728-zone Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot, Highlight Weighted |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur; Sweep Panorama; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), | Filters: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome*, Silky Monochrome*, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus*, Fantasy, Star Filter*, One Point Color, Sunshine* (*For photos only). |
| Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10; 3/5 shots after 2/5/10 seconds | 10s, 3 images / 2s / 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | 96.0 megapixels |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | No |
| Flash Modes: | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/250 (up to 1/320 at reduced power with DMW-FL580L) |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Multi Interface Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | XQD / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-II |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | 14-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo | MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)); MP4 HEVC: H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch)); AVCHD Progressive (Audio format: Dolby Audio (2ch)); AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Audio (2ch)) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi | Optional wired or via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
| Connections (extended): | Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI with BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD, 4K still image playback; Microphone and Headphone jacks | USB-C, HDMI (Type A), 3.5mm microphone jack, 3.5mm headphone jack, 2.5mm remote jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.02 | 0.33 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.99 | 0.34 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | 8.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 23 | Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.0 | 9.0 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 23 | 124 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.0 | 9.0 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 22 | 74 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.21 seconds | 0.14 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.107 seconds | 0.067 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.020 seconds | 0.580 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | EFCS mode used. | |
| Startup Time: | 1.5 seconds | 1.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.9 seconds | 0.6 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 340 shots | 380 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 290 shots | 360 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary 7.4V, 3050mAh |
| Usable Battery Types: | NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 2 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Capture One Express (for Sony) free download | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | New 42.4-megapixel back-illuminated full-frame CMOS sensor, no OLPF, ISO expandable to 50-102400, 399-point on-sensor phase-detect Hybrid AF, 5-axis IBIS (4.5 stops correction) 4K internal movie recording, larger 0.78x EVF, reduced-vibration shutter, all-electronic shutter mode. | |
