• 35mm 861.6mm2
  • 42.4 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • 35mm 858.0mm2
  • 24.6 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony A7R II advantages over Sigma fp

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/250 vs 1/30 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • More pixels
    42.4 vs 24.6 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    23 vs 12 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    23 vs 12 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Sigma fp advantages over Sony A7R II

  • Less expensive
    $1599 vs $2898*
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.98 vs 4.51 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Thinner
    45 mm vs 60 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    5 years vs 9 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    422g vs 640g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    2100k vs 1229k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    18.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    18.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

  • Superb image quality; Very high resolution; Surprisingly good high ISO performance; Fast autofocus; Compact, comfortable body with lots of customization potential; Bright, roomy and clear viewfinder; Tilting LCD display; Five-axis stabilization; Intuitive Wi-Fi / NFC connectivity

  • Movie button is poorly located; No touch screen; Not as fast to start up or shoot photos as a similarly-priced SLR; Rather slow buffer clearing; No built-in flash; Single card slot; Not weather-sealed to the same degree as some rivals

  • Read our Sony A7R II Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A7R

Sony A7R II
Sony A7R
  • $2898
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $1399
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony A7R

Sigma fp
Sony A7R
  • $1699
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $1399
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sony A9

Sony A7R II
Sony A9
  • $2898
  • 35mm
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More pixels
  • $2995
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony A9

Sigma fp
Sony A9
  • $1699
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $2995
  • 35mm
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Sony A7R III

Sony A7R II
Sony A7R III
  • $2898
  • 35mm
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $2204
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony A7R III

Sigma fp
Sony A7R III
  • $1699
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $2204
  • 35mm
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Sony A7C

Sony A7R II
Sony A7C
  • $2898
  • 35mm
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Higher max flash sync
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp
Sony A7C
  • $1699
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sigma fp L

Sony A7R II
Sigma fp L
  • $2898
  • 35mm
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $2499
  • 35mm
  • Touchscreen
  • Thinner

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sigma fp L

Sigma fp
Sigma fp L
  • $1699
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Higher max flash sync
  • $2499
  • 35mm
  • More pixels
  • Has anti-aliasing filter

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