Sony A7 II vs A7 III Comparison

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1 Sensor They both have 24MP but the A7 III features a BSI sensor that gives more dynamic range. It also has a 1.8x faster sensor readout thanks to the front-end LSI chip.

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3 Autofocus The A7 III has more phase detection points (693 vs 117), twice the focusing speed in low light and twice the tracking speed. Eye AF works in AF-C and with animals.

4 Continuous shooting The A7 III has an electronic/silent shutter option and the shooting speed has increased from 5fps to 10fps.

5 Image stabilisation Both cameras have 5-axis IBIS. The A7 III can compensate up to 5Ev while the A7 II tops out at 4.5Ev. In our experience however, this difference is rarely relevant.

6 Video The A7 II can record in Full HD up to 60p. The A7 III can record 4K video up to 30p, 1080p up to 120p, and has additional settings including S-Log3 and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma).

7 Battery life The A7 III has a bigger battery that doubles the battery life in comparison to the A7 II.

8 Viewfinder and LCD The A7 II LCD has no touch sensitivity, unlike the A7 III. The EVF is the same OLED panel with 2.3M dots but the A7 III has a higher magnification (0.78x vs 0.71x).

9 Design tidbits The A7 III has an AF joystick, an improved menu system, bluetooth, USB C and two SD card slots, unlike the A7 II.

10 Price The A7 II can be found for $1400, £1000 or €1000. The A7 III starts at $2000, or £1750 / €1950. (Prices as of early January 2021)

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