Sony
Alpha 7R II
Historic 42MP mirrorless that proved high-resolution full-frame could work.
$3,199
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Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
42.4 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
25,600
Burst
5 fps
4K
30 fps
IBIS
4.5-stop
Weight
625 g
Battery
290 shots
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Sensor size
Sony Alpha 7R II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Sony E mount
80
First-party
270
Third-party
350+
Total available
Mount introduced 2010
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
127 × 96 × 60 mm · 625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Excellent- · 42.4MP — excellent for large prints and crops
- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Sports & Action
Limited- · Weather sealed for outdoor sports
Video & Hybrid
Fair- · 4K recording
- · Log profile (S-Log2) for grading latitude
Landscape
Good- · 42.4MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36"
- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
Travel
Fair- · 625g — compact and travel-friendly
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Limited- · Weather sealed for field conditions
Vlogging
Good- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
- · Eye AF locks on you while filming
Pros
- ✓ 42MP milestone
- ✓ 5-axis IBIS
- ✓ Historic importance
Cons
- – Very dated AF
- – Old video
- – Superseded many times
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Sony Alpha 7R II