Sony Alpha 7R II vs Sony NEX-5R

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7R II Sony NEX-5R
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 7R IINEX-5R
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7R Sony NEX-5N
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7R III Sony NEX-5T
      MSRP$3199/ €3500 (body only)With 18-55mmm : $750/ £670/€749 ; Body Only: $650
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7R II Sony NEX-5R
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm23.4 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels43.6 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels42.4 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,400
      Photo Sony Alpha 7R II Sony NEX-5R
      ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution7974 x 53164912 x 3264
      Other ResolutionsFull Frame (3:2 - 5168 x 3448, 3984 x 2656, 16:9 - 7952 x 4472, 5168 x 2912, 3984 x 2240), APS-C (3:2 - 5168 x 3448, 3984 x 2656, 2592 x 1728, 16:9 - 5168 x 2912, 3984 x 2240, 2592 x 1456)4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOSTM Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable appWith downloadable app
      Focus Sony Alpha 7R II Sony NEX-5R
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-2 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points39999
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7R II Sony NEX-5R
      Lens MountSony ESony E
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7R II Sony NEX-5R
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7R II Sony NEX-5R
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7R II Sony NEX-5R
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 42 MP for up to 22 Frames
      Flash Sony Alpha 7R II Sony NEX-5R
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync
      Slow Sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemP-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeProprietary
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7R II Sony NEX-5R
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAvailable with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu
      DXO Sony Alpha 7R II Sony NEX-5R
      DxO Low Light ISO3434910
      DxO Color Depth26.023.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.913.1
      DxO Overall Score9878
      Video Sony Alpha 7R II Sony NEX-5R
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SAVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7R II Sony NEX-5R
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7R II Sony NEX-5R
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or via smartphone by optional RMT-DSLR1
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7R II Sony NEX-5R
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7R II Sony NEX-5R
      Dimensions127 x 96 x 60 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.36")111 x 59 x 39 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.54")
      Weight (inc. batteries)625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)276 g (0.61 lb / 9.74 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.8 x 5.3 x 4.8"
      Package Weight2.9 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7R II Sony NEX-5R
      Battery PackNP-FW50NPFW50
      Battery Life290 shots330 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 7R II Sony NEX-5R
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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