A7III vs A7II - Should you Save $1000?
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- čas přidán 22. 01. 2019
- I've noticed so many of you have been asking me recently wether you should go for the Sony A7II or A7III, so I really hope today's video is helpful in making that decision a little easier! Like I mentioned in the video, both are amazing cameras fully capable of taking great photos but there are a few factors to consider depending on what kind of photography you want to pursue :)
If you're after a photoshoot behind the scenes, here's one I did on the Sony A7iii with the Sigma 855.. f1.4 ART lens: • Sony A7III + Sigma 85m...
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Thank you so much for watching! xx - Jak na to + styl
I bought the A7II about three weeks ago and I really love it but I also felt some purchase anxiety because I was seeing folks saying how much better the A7III was and I was thinking about returning it and trying to come up with a extra 1K+. I’m glad you made this video so now I can let that anxiety go and continue to be happy with my A7II and further my craft. Thanks Julia!
I’m in the same boat. Thank you for your comment.
omg same
How long it can record 60 FPS 1080p before battery getting down?
Hi) which lens do you use at your work?
Same, thanks
1 minute in and I'm already reminded why I'm saving for the a7iii. Thank you Julia
I'm whispering in my A7 Mark 2's ear "You have nothing to fear".
Juan Quispe also whispering to my wallet’s ear “you have nothing to fear” :p
"you just need good glasses" ((while rubbing my a7ii))
@@stefrenaldi How is video on your a7 my friend??
Is your camera a subject of crazy biotechnological experiment? D:
Like the Chris Rea song ?..
The best camera is the camera you can afford! ;)
Not really
@@bijosn But not completely untrue.
@@bijosn You're better off getting what you can and shooting til your hearts desired than doing nothing at all! :))
I think the phrase is “The best camera is the camera you have on you” not what u can afford...
The best camera is what you are able to get/afford. She is right. If you are only able to afford an entry level DSLR like the rebel series than that's the best camera you have. You can do so much with that camera. Don't pay attention to all these upgrades you don't need. You can learn alot with the most basic camera. When you start outgrowing the entry level camera because you have so much experience, then you can worry about the next camera.
Just switched to FF and got the A7II at a very affordable price (in budget) but quickly became obsessed about whether I should stretch to the next model up. Your video has really helped me realise that for me, a budding photographer, this is more than sufficient for my needs especially seeing some of the amazing work you've managed to produce using it too. Thank you!
Thanks for the comparison! I recently picked up the A7ii for casual photography on family outings, kids sports, hiking and fly fishing trips. For that purpose it works great!
Great unbiased advice. You illustrate the difference between a photographer and a tech head. As a photographer you know what you need and don't. Nice video.
Been using the A7 II for three years now. It’s a great camera and I think it’s all about how you edit. Both cameras are vastly superior compared to any other mirrored cameras on the market. The sensors are amazing and the speed of the shooting is amazing. If you’ve never used a Sony camera you will be blown away by both. The one thing I noticed mainly in this video is the ease of editing. I noticed she had a much easier time getting rid of distractions in the image and the light pollution. Plus the a7 III looked a lot more true to color which was pretty cool. But honestly if you’re saavy with using color channels in Lightroom this isn’t an issue. Definitely would love to field test an A7 III though
Julia , one thing that has also improved in the mark 3 is the colour science- it is quite noticeable even in your examples. The Sony a7iii was a no brainer for me - I didn't even consider buying the a7ii when I bought my first full frame camera. I came from using an a6500 and the better ooc colour was immediately striking. Two years is a lifetime in camera body technology!
Literally the exact video I was looking for. And you confirmed my suspicions. While the A7 iii is an absolute beast and is 100% worth all the praise it gets, the A7 ii was so ahead of its time it still holds its ground to this day and is still an amazing camera (for the price).
I'm actually a Fuji shooter myself and was looking up prices for the glass and gear I wanted to invest in, but when I did my calculations I found out it would literally be cheaper to buy a used a7ii and lenses of the same focal length I'd get on my Fuji, which just blew me away. Like right now you can buy an 85mm f1.8 that's literally $400 while Fuji's equivalent is around $1000. I would just save $600 right there, and Samyang lenses for Sony are so cheap it just blew me away.
I've had the A7ii for the past two years and I'll be upgrading to the A7iii soon. I find the former was adequate for landscapes and wedding photography but when I decided to get into wildlife photography I realized the A7ii's shortcomings: only 5fps, no silent shutter, autofocus letting me down a lot.
I also find the battery on the A7ii runs out far too quickly.
in julia we trust for camera gear :)
- amen
why I'm laughing at this comment? hahaha
Hahaha thank you! :D
Your video couldn't have come up at the most perfect time. Been shooting with an entry level Canon DSLR for a couple of years now and have been contemplating on upgrading and switching over to Sony. The A7ii is looking very attractive at it's current price point.
I was JUST considering switching to Sony. Perfect timing! Thanks Julia!
I sold my d800e for a7ii last 4 months. I miss the sharpness of 36mp but mirrorless hybrid AF helps me alot especially using manual lens and availability of peeking focus. For now I am quite happy with it.
Hi Julia, my buddy has an A7II and I an A7III; i find the difference clear and remarkable, and so does he. The focus system, speed of shooting, battery life etc are important for us, as we photograph race cars on tracks and need the focus + frame rate + buffer. If the cost difference is worth it, that depends on available budgets and use as you explained. The dynamic range of the A7III allows it to use faster shutter-speeds, even in bad lighting.
Thanks. I have an AR7v and wanted something with fewer megapixels. I don't need a gazillion for every shoot. You helped me decide at 6:40. Dual card slots are a must for anyone shooting for a living. Single card slots are asking for trouble. Thanks Julia for helping this old pro make a decision.
I have the A7II now and I think it is a good camera with a good sensor, great colors and a good dynamic range. This is my first digital full frame camera ever, so for me it is a big step forwards. I use the camera to make images of my paintings (manual focus). Thank you for your video.
I am getting into the hobby side of shooting and am leaning towards the A7II. It comes down to cost and function. I also have some old film lens from my film days I will need to get an adapter for so that plays into my choice as well. Thanks for the review, Cheers!
I just got a Sony A7iii coming from a Canon T5I So happy I did, I love this camera for my hybrid shoot style!
This Video is exactly what I‘ve been waiting for years
Thank you Julia, that was informative and you gave me a peace of mind, keep up with the good work. You now have a new subscriber and a thumbs up 👍.
I bought my Sony a7ii because the photographer i worked with on a huge commercial shoot I was on, was shooting with it, so I would say it's good for paid work too. Thanks for the comparison, I will upscale once I know my camera well enough and keep as a backup.
The A7II has eye detection too... just not continuous
Thanks for this video, I’ve been struggling with the upgrade decision for months. Deciding to upgrade glass instead of the body.
I own a A7ii, no plan for upgrading. Your explanation is excellent!
Gordon Szeto just got mine yesterday. And haven’t tinkered with it yet. How’s video quality. I’m Comin from a t5 so I’m tryna get familiar with how to use the sony
Great comparison video, that A7III is so advanced! I just bought a second hand a7II at a good price. I plan to use with my manual Zeiss ZM 35 f/2(walk around) and Leica 90 f/2(Portrait). I regret selling my Zeiss Ikon rangefinder for $900 7 years ago, they are so expensive now! The a7II is the next best thing and it has IBIS!
I would also mention the silent shutter option on the Aiii. This is the reason I watched this video as I often take photos at indoor jazz sessions and I'm frequently embarrassed when shooting during quiet passages of music with my Aii.
Another difference worth noting is that the A7III has silent shooting. That and the other reasons you mentioned was enough to make me upgrade this week.
There are three not mentioned differences:
1) AF frame coverage
2) Compatibility with adopted lenses which is far better on A7III
3) Near FW upgrade of A7iii (r3, 9) which makes big step forward in AF usability even in video
(I've upgraded from DSLR and the Eye AF is much better option than moving AF point around the screen [with Eye AF I can change composition anytime I want without losing continuous AF], next FW update also adds face/eye tracking thru leaves/grass not missing any shot...)
also silent shutter!
@@lewismartin9812 It is not big advantage, because it can not be used on moving subjects and under artificial (flickering) light...
Good point, in some scenario, eye auto focus and quicker overall focus will do a good amount of difference in some tight moments where you just had to point and shoot
That ease of mind where you know you'll get the eye in focus is something I personally would use in Photographing Human interest, etc.
But in other scenario like landscape or timelapse it won't come as handy
TL;DR : Human, A7III. Others or in Budget A7II, although A7I is pretty good, the prices different between Mark2 and Mark1 makes it no brainer imo
Thanks for helping in my decision Julia
oh wow thank you for jumping right into the subject - no stupid intros no noise - this is how EVERY video should start
Interesting, Thanks, toying with the idea of upgrading my A7ii & keeping my A7Rii, so the Rii becomes my second camera. I think the longer battery life isn't that big a deal, the batteries are so small you can slip a few in your pocket easily, but not having to is a much better deal. The Dual card slot is a deal breaker, had a card go down on me once, so I know it's rare, but it's always in my mind, like you say at a wedding !!! Please yes do a follow up of a shoot so we can compare, you nailed this vlog & I'm almost convinced... Thnx
THANKYOU FOR THIS! I really needed this.
Love the compare and like always more than one way to look at it. I personally would now always advice the a7iii over the a7ii. Resale value, longer life cycle because of software upgrades (at least 2 big ones are coming) and better support/testing from external companies are but a few. Also once you get really deep into a compare there are about a 100 small changes that for 'basic' shooting you probably won't use until the day that one of them you need. The 'invest in glass' i would normally agree with but in this case i don't because of the resale value in 1 or 2 years of these 2 models will almost 'fill' the gap. If you really can't push your limit keep using what you are using now since 2 things happened / will happen soon. Many will jump from a a7iii to a a9 now its clear with its updates how amazing that camera is and will stay and once the a7s3 comes out (for video) many will drop the a7iii for that. This will mean that we will see many slightly used a7iii's hit the market... just my 2cents.
Daniel.
Thanks Julia, as usual very sincere approach to your videos. I wish everyone else here also make videos like yours - honest and sincere. 👌🏼👍🏼
U did a great job in this regard, comparing review is better and helps to make decision easily, love from Bangladesh
Really thanks for this video, i decided what camera buy with this review. Hi From CHILE!
Thanks for the great comparison! It helped a lot. Cheers from Tokyo!
Another great video Julia 👍
would love to see a comparison video between the mark ii and iii!!! thanks so much
I have two a7II bodies and one a7III. For the money the a7II is a great camera and can get the job done most of the time. The a7III is a vastly superior camera however. Auto focus in video is much better in the a7III. With that said for those who do stills and video there is only one choice and that's the a7III. The battery life alone for videos is worth it. I agree with Julia on most points and that if you are on a budget or a casual shooter the a7II is fine but if you lean more towards pro and like to do video don't buy it. Get an a7III.
Guessing there will be a few used A7iii on the market when Sony release the A7Siii
Very helpful! A7iii it is!
Thanks. This is very clear and helpful!
Great work! What is your most favorite camera? What camera do you suggest for beginners? Please make a tutorial on how to start photography as a side career or full time. How to edit and give the copies to the clients (if you give them hardcopies or send it by mail, or saved in a USB).. Love your work! 🥰🙌🏼
Great video. Thank you Julia.
The MkII seems to have a warmer color cast but it looks like any difference in sharpness would be at the pixel peep level.
I can get the MkII with the 24-105 G for only a slightly higher price than the MkIII with the 24-70 kit lens. Almost a no-brainer after this video since I'm not overly-concerned with burst or eye autofocus.
And honestly with Lightroom's enhance RAW feature, MP density isn't much of an issue any more either.
I print super sharp landscapes from my old, old, OLD Canon EOS T6 (18MP APS-C with the EF-S 24mm f/2.8) at 36x24 inches and there is no problem with soft details.
Hi Julia, loved this video really gave me something to think about.🙏
Great video! thanks for all the helpfull info!
Was great to see you give a run down. As the help on the canon 35mm L mk2 has not let me down at all. But it’s been on my mind ever since adding my first non canon lenses to my good kit. Being the sigma Art 50 and 85. Which has made it harder for a back up and extra body that I can still use my canon lenses. As it was going to be the canon 5D mk4 as I originally did so much on the 5D original when I bought it a month after release. So I blame you 😂. No really the A7 3 now having two slots has thrown me. As took many yrs to get my 1DX mk2 which I absolutely love and would not ever regret finally getting my dream canon yet canon or a huge change to Sony not as main but still flexible in of two bodies has been very good for number of different reasons and certain shoots. So i would love to see s shoot with some raw out of camera views. It’s a big thing as I’ve been with canon since film and still grab a roll just to get that old feeling of no previewing and the first look at those pictures for the first time lol. Just one of those things you do 😆. Any thing you would like to throw in as you’ve been using the. Canon and added the new kid on the block lol. That may help in this choice. Cheers look forward to your next live stream like last yrs one which was fun and I think everyone got a little something from that day. 👍🤷♂️🇦🇺
Sony A7iii FTW. I've jumped from the A7ii and I dont regret it all. Dynamic range in the A7iii is beyond amazing. 693 focus point vs 119. A7ii isnt a bad camera at all only for photos only.
I am just starting with fashion blogging and i want to focus on video! Would you recommend a7ii or iii? Thanks! also does the body also do the work or will i need to buy an extra lens?
I use both, A7II I own personally and the A7III for work. For personal use A7II is more than enough but yeah for certain types of work A7II might put you in a bind.
i take a lot of burst photos when i do senior portraits (popping champagne, throwing and blowing confetti) so i’ll probably have to do the mark iii 🙈 i also feel like the eye focus is going to be a game changer
I bought the A7ii and so far I am happy with it. However as soon I can I will get the Mark iii. Patience
Gerson Madrid just two days ago I traded my mark iii for the Sony a7ii. Very heavy camera and bulky. Since I’m just a lifestyle photographer fits my needs much better.
@@livesidewonder Why not go for the one of the A6000-series cameras instead? There really isn't that much of a difference between the A7ii and A7iii
I noticed the difference in the skin tones in the side by side video comparision. I own the A7 II since 2015. It's an amazing camera but the A7 III is surely a big upgrade. Even the silent shooting is missing on the mark II..
Thanks for the review its crystal clear and sharp
Amazing Video like the Sony A7ll the camera was great especially the sample shots
This was extremely helpful, thank you!!!
I’m just a hobbyist so I got the a7ii for under $1000 in November 2018. I’m happy with it
WHere'd you get it?
Hi Julia thank you for this, learnt here the A7ii is a lot better than I had thought. Got a bargain today used for £880 including a 24-70mm lens.
For the low light test the A72 photo was in jpeg and the a73 was raw. Kind of an unfair test.
You're right! This is probably a Sony ad
Probably not intentional
Niceee thanks
I don't "NEED" Eye-AF but, it certainly makes life easier...
Thank you. That was very helpful.
I recently got the A7 ii and I have to say it is a keeper. For casual photography the battery life is amazing. I took it last weekend for a casual photoshoot at a garden and I took pictures for about 1 1/2 hours without shutting it down. It was on all the time and I took around 200 pics. The final battery life was around 60%. The manual controls put you in a learning curve, but some of the dials are very useful even before reading too much manual if you put it in Auto or P modes. The offer with the 28-70 kit lens gets you a lot of value with the understanding that this camera is not for extreme zoom ins (unless you already have the zoom lenses or can afford them). But if you value photography this camera is very enjoyable and a steal for the price. If you study the specs and you need 4K or long battery you can go for the III if you can afford it. But you can be very happy with the II knowing that 4K is not very practical today for home videos and long battery life is more critical for professionals.
How good is the AF system on this camera ???
Thank you. This was very useful for me.
What microphone did you use in this? Sounds so crisp!
This one is neither . It’s the A7, we use it with Canon lenses. And a Sigma Emount adapter. Am wondering which. ii or iii ? 🤔 thanks for your comparison video, it’s very helpful
What camera do you use for your CZcams videos? And do you use any filter. I love the color and the quality of it!!
Thank you very much Julia, this kind comparisons is I am looking between a7ii and a7iii. More comparisons please
What lenses do you use? Are you now using native Sony lenses? Or do you still use your favourite 35 and 50?
Thank you for all the knowledge i really appreciate that!
Hi Julia, the Sony A7(R)II series also have eye-af that works great. You’ve didn’t mention this in your review.
Yes please do a comparison video
Awesome Video! I love my a7ii but would love to test the a7iii :D
Looking at getting either. I mainly do Car photography and debating on which one to go with.
Got an a7ii new for best price and decided to keep it and buy some good lenses.thank you your video has helped me to take a decision
I switched from A7 OG to A7 Mark 3, that was a great upgrade for me!
I am just starting with fashion blogging and i want to focus on video! Would you recommend a7ii or iii? Thanks! Also do you think i need an extra lens to start with? or will just the body do the work?
Shooting only on APSC and M43 and want a budget way to get into FF shooting and this made me decide to go for the 7ii at 50% less than the 7iii today in 2020. a real no brainer. Thanks for this!
Same here.... a6100 my first camera for CZcams.. but I rather have a72 as my main & use the a6100 as a secondary angle.
i've been looking for a video like this for so long and thank you for your insights. really want the a7iii so bad as my first camera, but i'm on a tight budget, so might purchase a used a7ii in the next couple days and then buy some lenses.
Does anyone know to import the RAW files into Lightroom on A7iii?
The autofocus is stunning on the A7III
Fantastic video. This was such a clear and helpful breakdown. Thank you!
Excellent video! Thanks. Leaning towards A7 II with MC-11 and X100F in stead of A7 III. Have lot of Sigma ART lenses, so AF-C is not important as I understand it is not supported, only AF-S
Yeah, good idea on the onsite shoot
I'm considering getting this camera. Sold my Sony AX700 as it doesn't offer stabilization at 4k video. I have a Samsung S10+ and it has shoddy performance with night time and low light recording and stabilization doesn't work properly with low light video recording cause the tiny sensor struggles. And the pictures you look at distant objects which if you look closely, are out of focus. I also have a GoPro Hero 8 Black. So I'll look into this camera and I'll be happy with it for the next 10 years. Despite it will cost around NZ$2500-NZ$3100. Good review.
Sony A7ii also have eye AF, I use it all the time, have it custom keyed to AF-ON button.
Yup, but not continuous... after the camera grabs focus or frames a face you get to use it by pressing the custom key you have set it to, but not continuously like the A7III
Do you think the a7Siii is worth waiting for over just buying a a7Riii or a7iii right now.
Yes , the Sony a7ii has very much potential, i prefer that and a lens premium like 24-70 2.8 or 20mm sony
A73 hands down!Welcome to the latest and greatest world!
Thanks for this video!! Fantastic!
Bought the a7 II with fe 35mm 1.8 yesterday. For Family Photos and travel, its More than enough
I searched for many videos on this kind of comparison and I found this one amazing and clear. Thank you.
That would be great A2 and A3 comparison.
Nice video. Look into the Fuji X T3 before choosing either of these. Lots more great features Sony doesn't have, especially in video and a great selection of superb OIS lenses.
I think color science and 4k is only big deal between the two for me.
I can also tweak the a7ii color to match the color of a7iii
I had my mind heart set on getting a Sony a7 iii for Astro and Birds in flight as it seemed to have what I needed for this kinda photography but reading up reviews from lots of people there have been many problems with them such as shutter not working etc so I’m now thinking of getting a canon 5d IV instead as don’t seem to be as much issues with this camera
6-12-2020/Seattle: perfect vid for me right now; looking at both models as I write this.....because I want the EVF with HSS flash. Thankyou.
I hope next time you will show us both cameras so we can see the size and compare. good review thanks
just found your channel today, i love i. ive subbed
Ciao julia! I love your videos, thank you!Which lenses do you suggest for sony a7iii for portraits? Thank you!
I'm a hobbyist with a rather "healthy" collection of Fuji glass and manual focus adapted glass. Much of the adapted glass I use with a focal reducer but when I seen the sale on a7ii back in the Fall 2018 I realized that I would not need a focal reducer and that my Fuji cameras could be relieved of the manual focus lens when I really need the native Fuji AF lenses for other purposes (i.e. event photography).
Since I don't need the AF, I did not see much need for the moment to spend the extra for the mark iii model. The one thing I do have a disdain to with the mark ii is the sound of the shutter. Fuji has spoiled me. :p
And another reason for going with the a7ii - batteries. Huh? Well, I have the RX10 IV for the family to use - the batteries are interchangeable between the two cameras. :)
I’ve moved from a7ii to a7iii because of focus “reliability” and battery life. Those two points are so much better that I found it worthy the extra money.