A7III vs A7II - Should you Save $1000?

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 :)
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Thank you so much for watching! xx

[@sammyjankis]

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!

[@mumtan_11]

I’m in the same boat. Thank you for your comment.

[@zariachapman5392]

omg same

[@neerajsharma314]

How long it can record 60 FPS 1080p before battery getting down?

[@АнтонШакун-н3х]

Hi) which lens do you use at your work?

[@door57productions83]

Same, thanks

[@juanquispe3494]

I'm whispering in my A7 Mark 2's ear "You have nothing to fear".

[@ktroopa]

Juan Quispe also whispering to my wallet’s ear “you have nothing to fear” :p

[@pixelbystef]

"you just need good glasses" ((while rubbing my a7ii))

[@manosalexakis]

@@pixelbystef How is video on your a7 my friend??

[@92000]

Is your camera a subject of crazy biotechnological experiment? D:

[@alanalain4884]

Like the Chris Rea song ?..

[@Nibes000]

1 minute in and I'm already reminded why I'm saving for the a7iii. Thank you Julia

[@crakerfase01]

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

[@nohandle-01]

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!

[@cooloox]

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.

[@elysemendelson]

The best camera is the camera you can afford! ;)

[@bijosn]

Not really

[@ikigu]

@@bijosn But not completely untrue.

[@elysemendelson]

@@bijosn You're better off getting what you can and shooting til your hearts desired than doing nothing at all! :))

[@jimmyhidalgo2680]

I think the phrase is “The best camera is the camera you have on you” not what u can afford...

[@cptnaizen]

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.

[@yashwinning]

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.

[@TWINCOAST]

in julia we trust for camera gear :) - amen

[@edensor4095]

why I'm laughing at this comment? hahaha

[@juliatrotti]

Hahaha thank you! :D

[@chryseass.5143]

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!

[@Miguel_Garibay]

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!

[@nibbo9955]

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.

[@PavelR2]

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...)

[@lewismartin9812]

also silent shutter!

[@PavelR2]

@@lewismartin9812 It is not big advantage, because it can not be used on moving subjects and under artificial (flickering) light...

[@zephyrxcyrus]

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.

[@peterbingen9583]

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.

[@sudheeshsridhar7052]

How good is the AF system on this camera ???

[@joealfanophotography9568]

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.

[@niftyfiftycampingadventure795]

Guessing there will be a few used A7iii on the market when Sony release the A7Siii

[@jessikajones1525]

Very helpful! A7iii it is!

[@SJYangProduction]

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.

[@marioszac817]

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?

[@BrandonSallinger]

For the low light test the A72 photo was in jpeg and the a73 was raw. Kind of an unfair test.

[@markpeter419]

You're right! This is probably a Sony ad

[@artificium_]

Probably not intentional

[@awardssteaming4304]

Niceee thanks

[@fzeo]

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.

[@gersonmadrid6675]

I bought the A7ii and so far I am happy with it. However as soon I can I will get the Mark iii. Patience

[@livesidewonder]

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.

[@michaelespeland]

@@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

[@ArtformInsights]

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!

[@AJCoReTV]

Same here.... a6100 my first camera for KZbin.. but I rather have a72 as my main & use the a6100 as a secondary angle.

[@clementcle130]

Still holds true for me in 2024!

[@erikbreihof]

The A7II has eye detection too... just not continuous

[@rp-9866]

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.

[@AskRemy]

oh wow thank you for jumping right into the subject - no stupid intros no noise - this is how EVERY video should start

[@PhotoArtBrussels]

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.

[@danieldougan269]

Nothing against the a7 II, and I'm sure it's fine for some people, but the upgrades in the a7 III were considerable and especially impressive at that price point. With 10 fps stills, 4K video (plus 1080p up to 120 fps), and a new sensor with improved color science, it's a significant upgrade and even a possible a9 killer for about half the price. Yes, I know the a9 shoots at 20 fps, but that's just crazy...there's an upper limit to how useful a faster burst rate is and how many photos you want to come back and cull after you finish shooting. Then again, in most cases, I would prefer to use a crop sensor camera for sports and action due to the size and price advantages for telephoto lenses. Full-frame cameras are better suited for wider angles and low-light shooting. For portraits, you can still achieve shallow depth of field with Micro Four Thirds if you use a fast prime lens. It won't be AS shallow as full frame at the same aperture, but how shallow do you really need to get? Eyelashes in focus but the rest of the face out of focus?

[@conegeorge13]

The green tint in the A7ii is so obvious especially compared with A7iii. Speed, focus accuracy, colour science arre good arguments to save for an a7iii.

[@superelectic45]

Other things to consider is the A7iii can suffer from problems with moire since it has no anti-alias filter. This can be annoying if shooting regular patterns like clothing texture (e.g wedding dresses). Also, the A7ii does have eye focus but only in single shot mode not continuous tracking focus. Above ISO 3200 the A7iii is certainly better but at lower ISO the A7ii is just as good, in fact in the tight head shot comparison I much preferred the A7ii output, I like the colour balance better. You can extend battery life by switching pre-AF off, picture review mode off and wifi off. $1000 dollars buys some nice glass! I enjoyed the review!

[@uchuyle6139]

The a7iii does have AA filter, just a weak one.

[@yousefsaadeh7144]

for save 1300$ i think A7ii better for me, I can get more glasses that is the game changer!

[@travails3829]

The difference in price is $600, not $1300. Are you comparing used to new?

[@yousefsaadeh7144]

Travails before two weeks the sony A7ii with kit lens 28-70mm and 50$ equivalent accessories was 998$ new on the B&H (The offer lasted for more than a month)

[@travails3829]

@@yousefsaadeh7144 For that price, the decision would have certainly been harder. Currently, at $600 difference, it's really hard to recommend the II. If you got the II for $998 w/kit lens, then you should have no regrets.

[@AxelS]

I have both, i regret to save at first and got the a7II. Now i have the a7III cause of all the negatives points the a7II has, i lost my money on a7II. I should have go a7III at start. I shoot wedding. AF on a7II is hard, battery is horrible. Since a7III, i save memory (compressed raw) i save editing cause better auto focus, i save stress cause battery. I miss a lot less photo

[@yousefsaadeh7144]

@@AxelS That's true, But for anyone have a budget 1000-1500$ for the body and lens the A7ii is great. Just you need more work no more money hahaha

[@joannaschnitzer7308]

I was JUST considering switching to Sony. Perfect timing! Thanks Julia!

[@KwokKaySzeto]

I own a A7ii, no plan for upgrading. Your explanation is excellent!

[@nigerianskills1919]

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

[@innoillust]

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

[@kamea4023]

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! 🥰🙌🏼

[@ALxdCr4ftPlays]

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.

[@BenSterz]

This Video is exactly what I‘ve been waiting for years

[@HighHatOG]

I bought an A7ii brand new for $800 + tax and it was a great deal. I have a 28mm f2 and I’m thinking of getting the 50mm f1.8 next

[@richardpcrowe]

I don't "NEED" Eye-AF but, it certainly makes life easier...

[@guzmanpal]

Yes , the Sony a7ii has very much potential, i prefer that and a lens premium like 24-70 2.8 or 20mm sony

[@grahamfee4841]

Thanks for this video, I’ve been struggling with the upgrade decision for months. Deciding to upgrade glass instead of the body.

[@Jameshhl]

Sony A7ii also have eye AF, I use it all the time, have it custom keyed to AF-ON button.

[@peterasa3626]

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

[@michaellacroixofficial]

I just got a Sony A7iii coming from a Canon T5I So happy I did, I love this camera for my hybrid shoot style!

[@CollinBeBassin]

Looking at getting either. I mainly do Car photography and debating on which one to go with.

[@ogonzilla]

Switching from the Canon 5D4 for a7III was a no brained for me due to the dual card slots and eye autofocus.

[@Darius0194]

What about resolution(picture quality)?

[@danpodbierezki]

@@Darius0194 just as good! 👌🏻 Both are razor blade sharp with the right glass and Sony colours on the A7iii are great.

[@locdthisway299]

LDTV you won’t lose anything...

[@ogonzilla]

Equal and even sharper with that IBIS keeping my coffee hands still

[@djovak3236]

@@Darius0194 Mk iii has better image quality and even colors.. But I still own a7iii and I wouldnt change this camera for 5MK4.

[@gerrit159]

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.

[@maartenpietersmamusic]

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.

[@Banana_Cognac]

I have an a7ii and it has been tremendous for me as an amateur/hobbyist. Battery life isn't a deal breaker for landscape and short sessions, but I have been thinking of taking photography more seriously, and have had people ask me to shoot events, family portraits, and even maternity photos. So the a7iii is looking more and more tempting. Just wish it would come down in price a bit.

[@juliatrotti]

Depending how long these new shoots you're thinking of taking on will be, I agree you might start feeling the effects of the battery life. The A7III might come down in price if the 4 is announced this year!

[@tfh5575]

I’m just a hobbyist so I got the a7ii for under $1000 in November 2018. I’m happy with it

[@NBA2KLTT17]

WHere'd you get it?

[@mayareagan2589]

would love to see a comparison video between the mark ii and iii!!! thanks so much

[@CrQualityPhotography]

Once you go SONY you will never go back to Canon. 😍📸🎬

[@zalle1]

I use Sony for video and canon for photography...

[@izzwanwandi2555]

@@zalle1 how about nikon?

[@marrymeinportugal_official]

@@izzwanwandi2555I don't use Nikon, even though I have a film Nikon that used to be my father's.

[@izzwanwandi2555]

@@marrymeinportugal_official owh..orait..thanks bro for replay my comment..

[@eneasperez3798]

Nikon is on another level 😝😝😁😁😁

[@owRekssjfjxjxuurrpqpqss]

Honestly prefer the way the skin is rendered on the A7II sample at 6:07... looks more warm and pleasing.

[@burundipixelproduction3326]

who is the prettiest videopgrapher? Julia

[@andysmith5221]

I had this dilemma back in August when I made the switch to my first full frame camera coming from a nikon crop sensor. I was very tempted by the A7ii because it was on offer at the time and the money saved could have bought me a really nice lens. However I ultimately went for the A7iii because of the battery life, dual card slots and dynamic range. Also it has proven a good choice as it will benifit from some new updated features that Sony are releasing this year. Oh and eye af is really impressive. 😁 Is it worth 1k more. That is debatable. 😄

[@STACYBURK]

Do you think the a7Siii is worth waiting for over just buying a a7Riii or a7iii right now.

[@Azuremane]

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!

[@LUKAMATKOVIC_]

I'm using the A7 mark 1, and have almost no complaints.That's probably because I pretty much only use vintage lenses, so all the autofocus improvements don't matter too much haha..I would like some better colors but it's all easily correctable in lr/ps if you shoot raw

[@jstaz6]

how many batteries do you fo through?

[@LUKAMATKOVIC_]

@@jstaz6 honestly, I only have two and have literally never needed more.I was filming a video for like 4 hours straight and still had over 40% left on the second battery.And for photos, I really have no issues.. Of course, some people may need more, but I never have shoots over 4 hours long and dont consider battery life a problem.(I do almost always use airplane mode, though)

[@RazvanFilipCipca]

hey, i have the original a7 as well mostly to use with vintage lenses as well, but im curious, what dont you like about the colors?

[@LUKAMATKOVIC_]

@@RazvanFilipCipca Well, sometimes I wish the skin tones were a bit nicer, but It may be just me..Sometimes I love the colors though. And I love the camera as well.Honestly, I would only like some more video options and frame rates, as well as ibis since I'm using vintage lenses, but that's really the only reason I would ever upgrade..for now

[@RazvanFilipCipca]

@@LUKAMATKOVIC_ Yes it's ibis I kinda feel the need for too. But regarding the colors, sometimes I feel like the videos need little to no color grading at all to suit my taste.

[@y1cs867]

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..

[@aranamissy2688]

What camera do you use for your KZbin videos? And do you use any filter. I love the color and the quality of it!!

[@ryanchow1995]

I switched from A7 OG to A7 Mark 3, that was a great upgrade for me!

[@marioszac817]

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?

[@AValentinoFilms]

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!

[@fotosvond_]

I made my way from Canon’s M50 to an A7 II, then shortly the 7 III and finally to the 7R III. I’d put it this way: 1) If you considerably care about video, too, go for one of the III models. 2) If you care mainly about photos, there is nothing (except for battery life) against the 7 II. Having used its two successors, I have to say, yes, they are indeed better and more comfortably to use. However, this is a process of adoption. The outcome of the images on the 7 II is something I still miss even though I get very nice shots out of my 7R III. There was something about it that just hit me in a very positive way. It’s not a perfect device, but it delivers good images and it forces you to learn to work around its limitations. That is very beneficial if you are more or less new to using a real camera instead of a phone. 3) I was very disappointed with the 7 III because its LCD had very reddish colours. It was impossible to say whether your outcome will be good or a disaster in terms of colours. The resolution of the screen was worse, too. However, 4K with full sensor readout was quite a difference over the moire-1080 of the 7 II. Very impressive video quality. 4) If you do landscape or anything with lots of small details, you will definitely value a 7R body. It don’t care about “who has got the most MP”, but in nature, if you want to zoom in afterwards to look at any detail in your image, you definitely see this additional resolution. It’s not necessarily better in every single shot depending on your subject/object/whatever, but there are shots where this matters and divides a good image from an excellent one. Buying guide: Video is very important >>> A7 III Video is not important, mainly photos >>> A7 II Video is important, but not as full sensor readout, images need more space for detail >>> any A7R

[@DanniAlv]

alot of this stuff goes without saying 95% of the time a newer make and model of a camera is always going to be better, how ever alot of us are not capable of upgrading every year they come out with a new camera so you might be jumping from a camera 8 generations ago to one thats 3 generations old and its going to feel like an upgrade regardless! if you were shooting just fine on somee thing like a a6000 you are going to love a a7ii!! either way great video! i would reeccomend a battery grip for the a7ii but its rock solid

[@crazyME456]

both cams are fantastic. but skill, technique and experience (lighting, posing, subject communication, composition, vision, postprocessing, etc) plays a much much bigger role in the quality of your work. better camera does not equate to better photography.

[@pdcichosz]

Have you actually tried shooting with A7II? I've bought a replacement battery before my first trip with it and so glad I did... because one battery was not enough for a day of casual travel photography. AF is noticeably slower. These are not minor differences, these are dealbreakers.

[@crazyME456]

@@pdcichosz yup. thus the $1k difference. just get an xtra batt or bring a powerbank. mirrorless cams generally have a weaker battery life.

[@markharris5771]

I don’t think there’s many people whose opinion I trust as much as yours and Dan's. As someone who owns neither, and at the moment I'm unlikely to buy one, I have the say it sounded a perfectly balance and objective video.

[@chawkins1831]

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.

[@MyMomSaysImSmart]

The autofocus differences get a lot bigger when you’re working in low light. The a7ii becomes pretty frustrating, while the a7iii remains pretty confident. Also, with the a7iii, you can just leave the camera in AF-C and it will perform great, while the a7ii can’t be trusted in AF-C with stationary objects/subjects. Have to switch between focus modes depending on what you’re doing. (I’ve shot about 20 weddings with the a7ii, rented the a7iii to try it at a wedding, but own an a9 now).

[@matthoffman6962]

Wes Perry I’ve had some issues with the a7iii in really low light in AF-C. It just wouldn’t lock focus. I had to switch it to AF-S. however, with that being said I’m sure the a7iii is far superior than the a7ii and I would recommend saving the extra $1000 or so for it. It’s definitely worth it.

[@firatzan2140]

was thinking to buy a7iii for my gm 85 1.4 lenst but i just saw the real tracking feature uptade on a9.want to buy it for video + photo,you think it is smarter choice than buying a7iii?

[@MyMomSaysImSmart]

@@firatzan2140 The a7iii does 90% as well at focusing as the a9 does. Where the a9 excels is silent shooting. If that's not a huge priority for you, a7iii is great for all of that.

[@firatzan2140]

currently it does makes 90% right.But i see the future firmware updates.Real time tracking af is really dope.What you think about that?

[@MyMomSaysImSmart]

Fırat Kılıç Yeah, it’s only getting better from here 👌🏻

[@itsgabibelle]

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

[@markusi188]

Just snapped up a black friday deal, the a7ii with 28-70 lens for $740. I own a 6400 already which i mainly use for video. Really want to get into FF photography though! I think it's great for a beginner interested in portraits.

[@dorking18]

From where? Wow

[@LifeAndWrestling]

I'm someone who has shot on the Canon 7D for about 5 years. It has done me well for the most part but I am trying to move on. I heard that the Sony a7 ii was a good deal for full frame. I love my Canon but it's so expensive and Sony seems to be a great alternative. Or maybe just get the Canon 6D

[@Libinkttm]

Which one did you get and how is the experience so far ?

[@LifeAndWrestling]

@@Libinkttm I did get the Sony A7ii in late 2019. But last summer, I sold it to purchase the GH5 because I was doing more film gigs and that was what I wanted to do.

[@Libinkttm]

@@LifeAndWrestling I've a 5D Mark 4 ..currently I'm in search of a secondary camera ..thinking between Eos Rp , Song A7 II and Fuji XT3 .... strictly for photography .. Which one do you think will be best option ?

[@LifeAndWrestling]

@@Libinkttm fuji xt3 is a great camera. And the colors are too notch. Much better than the Sony a7ii

[@jessikajones1525]

@@Libinkttm I have the Canon 5D Mark IV too. For strictly photos, go Fuji. I’m diversifying my kit with an A7iii but because I’m looking to produce more video. Fuji beats Sony on photo every time.

[@gokulvickram8201]

Thanks for the review its crystal clear and sharp

[@Tzadeck]

I'm still using a Canon 5DII, sooo... But I'm thinking to finally upgrade at the end of 2019. Probably to an A7III.

[@ch3m1c]

I'm in the same boat with you.. 5d Mark II with Sigma 35mm F1.4 Art.. and I'm keeping my eyes on A7 III deals in EU 😅

[@Grumpy-Digga]

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. 👍🤷‍♂️🇦🇺

[@marceloasilva]

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.

[@timcho3104]

I wish you talked about color science update on A7iii. Even in your video, A7iii seem to render images differently.

[@suhesitanggang1661]

Can you make a tutorial how to get sharper picture with a72

[@crazyME456]

it seems like different lenses and post processing played a much bigger role in the differences

[@AronBagel]

4:00 I would like to point out that Eye-AF is available on the Sony A7II with native glass, so that shouldn't necessarily be a breaking point. Other than that, yeah I'd go with the A7III every time if you can afford it. I'm super happy with my A7II at the moment but definitely want to upgrade at some point.

[@ivanozzkii]

Does it have continuous eye af like the a7iii ?

[@juliatrotti]

Sorry I should have mentioned this in the video! The ii has eye AF but not in continuous like the iii does. The ii has face detection in Continuous mode which is what we used to test out the AF in those shots at the park that we included.

[@AronBagel]

@@juliatrotti Ooh gotcha! That changes things - I pretty much exclusively use Single Shot AF because of Eye-AF, but in continuous AF it might actually be a dealbreaker hahaha!

[@jimcastile1905]

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.

[@voyageruno8938]

The A7II is such a bargain these days. Still a superb quality FF camera for under 900€ or even less is just unbeatable. I still remember paying more than 1600 years ago. And the thing still works perfectly. I don't plan to upgrade at all right now.

[@equinoxcae6799]

Could you update now buddy ? 😁

[@EricaSager]

What microphone did you use in this? Sounds so crisp!

[@Aixalld]

i just got the a72, my main reason and this is what my friends suggested to do also, get the cheaper (go for a mid tear camera) save your money to buy a really good set of lens, as for them lens are more important than the camera body, and when looking at a73 and a72 not much difference apart from the price, so went with the a72 to save the money and my first lens im going to try the sony 35mm f1.8 lens

[@andrew107]

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.

[@wedchic7]

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?

[@danieldougan269]

I'll keep my Olympus OM-D E-M1 II and my Panasonic G85. Even if a full-frame camera is a great value like the a7 II is, the cost of good full-frame glass is always going to be higher than it is for crop sensor cameras like mine, and of course it will be bigger and heavier as well. Sure, there are times when I wish I had another stop or two of ISO latitude, but you might be surprised just how good crop-sensor cameras have become. The depth of field thing is no big deal: I can definitely achieve shallow depth of field and blow out the background with Micro Four Thirds with the right lenses. If you put a fast prime on a full-frame camera and shoot wide open, you might have trouble keeping your entire subject in focus. Full-frame cameras and lenses are really more specialized tools. Most people (including professional photographers) can be just fine with a crop camera...if not Micro Four Thirds, then at most APS-C.

[@guardianobserver6593]

Full frame are specialised items? You seem quite old so you must have used film reflex 35mm. It is a full frame and it was for the amatör photographer. The pro were using medium format. How all of a sudden modern photographers become so sensible not able carry around a full frame camera (when the old refle were made with lot of metal and also the lenses) I really don't understand. All this m43 and aps-c were made because at the start the cost of sensors was high. Not so much now. Anything bellow full frame will become (it is already started) grey zone, from the shadoiof modern smartphones. And offcourse you can take great photos with m43 or even compacts (already disappeared from the smartphones) but how much time can you dedicate to each photo and how often you find good light. Bottom line. Especially for amatours that want to catch the moment, a full frame with a good glass is the minimum if you don't want every time search 10 photos out of 150 fron your travels that you will not make again.

[@danieldougan269]

@@guardianobserver6593 I did have one film SLR (a Pentax ZX-50) shortly before digital came along. I got it as a gift for my 19th birthday in 1998. In the early days of digital, most cameras maxed out at ISO 400. I had access to a Nikon D1 in 2002, but I didn't own it. That camera maxed out at 1600, but it was not really usable at that setting...emergencies only. But it didn't take long for low-light performance in digital to surpass 35 film SLRs, even on cameras with crop sensors. Sure, you can do even better with full frame, but that's really niche. For my wildlife photography, I take advantage of the 2X crop factor on my telephoto lens, getting a 20 MP image that I can crop further. It would take an 80 MP full-frame camera to pull that off, and I am not aware of one of those existing. The Sony a7R IV has 61 MP, and I don't think any full-frame camera has a resolution higher than that. And the lens would have to be capable of resolving 80 MP. Yes, of course, you CAN get supertelephoto lenses for full frame, but they are huge, heavy, bulky, and expensive. And I don't want to hike around like that even if I did have the money.

[@guardianobserver6593]

@@danieldougan269 I don't think that digital sensors gave outcome the film. Near it maybe the more expensive pro cameras, for sure nothing lower than them. Film is known that have extreme dynamic range that sensors can't much.

[@danieldougan269]

@@guardianobserver6593 According to Kodak, 35mm film has about 13 stops of dynamic range. My OM-D E-M1 II has about 12. The Sony a7S III has 15. The technical advantages of film have completely evaporated. Some people feel nostalgic about the grain or whatever, but that was really more of a bug than a feature. And this can be simulated in digital post-production.

[@charlesp9449]

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.

[@nathkanthi]

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

[@JD-co4nq]

What is considered a goid price today for that camera?

[@christophercharleston2792]

I purchased my brand new Sony A7III about 2 months ago. About 2 weeks ago I started having a couple of focus problems with my 35mm Samyang lens. A7III kept giving me the "invalid lens" error, which made no sense because it is 100% compatible & I have shot weddings & events using the combo already with success. I figured it just needed to be cleaned, so I did that. But problem returned quite quickly. I looked at the lens mounting area on the camera near the sensor and noticed a small puncture in the metal. Figured that was it. So I sent the camera back to Amazon and ordered a new one. Just got my new one this morning and it works great, however, I notice the same metal punctures, (almost like little damaged areas) on the metal part of the index mount. MY QUESTION IS: Is this normal? Is this area supposed to look like this? I am sorry if this is a dumb question, but I just came over to Sony from that other company and I am not familiar with the builds yet. Please help.

[@ChillWithMe_musics]

Julia, if you are "advertising" Sony gear, make sure to point out in a separate video, how the bokeh looks completely distorted, when you use a 1.4 lens wide up at 1/8000 in electronic shutter mode (if you take the same image at 1/8000 with an electronic shutter, and then with a mechanical shutter, you will see what I mean). Sony land is not full of sunshine and rainbow, I just could not switch to Sony because of this issue. And the blackout every time I take a shot... And the bad quality low refresh rate EVF... And the small grip... So I decided to go with the EOS R, due to the much better usability features. I use the EVF, the grip and the shutter a "bit" more often, than the IBIS and the eye-AF and all the shiny features...

[@Tzadeck]

You have hilariously bad priorities--and I'm a Canon shooter.

[@ChillWithMe_musics]

@@Tzadeck I have tons of portraits on the A7ii (no, not portraits of friends for fun, but for living), and after a year I just could not take the flashing and the blackout time any more... Not being detached from the subject is the number one priority for portraits. Unfortunately the long blackout totally had that effect, at least for me.

[@Tzadeck]

Yeah, blackout, I get that, but you spent most of your post complaining about a bokeh issue with electronic shutter at an extremely high shutter speed. Err?

[@andrewward7042]

I love my A7iii, best camera that I've ever owned.

[@marioszac817]

I am just starting with fashion blogging and i want to focus on video! Would you recommend a7ii or iii? Thanks!

[@infooptimalfitness7720]

@@marioszac817 the iii records in 4k and the ii is only 1080. Get the iii. The ii is way outdated already. That's why it is so cheap.

[@Mrgreen_88]

Yeah I’m going to upgrade next Black Friday 😅 to the mark iii

[@MrKurtay]

Thanks Julia, as usual very sincere approach to your videos. I wish everyone else here also make videos like yours - honest and sincere. 👌🏼👍🏼

[@mikeos1]

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.

[@andgainingspeed]

6:17 That is quite a battery collection for the older Sonys. I'm guessing the 32 batteries pictured included the batteries that Dan uses in his A7S2? Some of your viewers may think that is just for you on a long event day. 😮 A deeper dive into the A72 vs. A73 would be okay. What might be better would be getting hooked up with Sony and doing a A72 vs. crop sensor A6400. They are both be the same price and would might be a good comparison for a beginner hybrid shooter. I see all these US based channels getting flown out by Sony for launch events and getting gear to review. Does Sony do something similar in your part of the world? Also interested in your next native glass purchase might be for your DSLR or Mirrorless cameras, either for work or fun.

[@danpodbierezki]

Haha that's not the whole stash either, however it is to make an important point. If you were covering an event in the 8+ hours mark running two bodies that use fw-50 batteries, you would want 16+ batteries to comfortably get through the day. Video wise you can imagine the pain of batteries that last less than an hour and getting through a 12 hour day with 3 or 4 bodies. Factor in usage and temperature and you can see why I own nearly 50 of those little s***s. =P We'll probably skip giving the A6400 a run as we're a little disappointed they stuck with the single slot & the fw battery. There should be a higher end crop series Sony body dropping eventually that will switch to the FZ battery and we'll be adding that to our kit immediately. Simply tired of using fw batteries haha. And you'll be seeing more native glass soon, probably a few 35mm's. :)

[@jamesf3382]

When I had Sony a7 and a7s for wedding photography, I had only 5 batteries, 2 of which were third party. I never had to charge them during the event. I shot weddings up to 14 hours. Idk, maybe IBIS in a7ii drains battery so bad, but it was fine with 1st gen a7 cameras.

[@BrunoAlfaro]

Really thanks for this video, i decided what camera buy with this review. Hi From CHILE!

[@StandardYoutuberExcellent]

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.

[@mdjabedhosen6478]

U did a great job in this regard, comparing review is better and helps to make decision easily, love from Bangladesh

[@eleanmendoza]

A7II is a pretty sweet camera. I upgraded to it from a Canon 5D Classic and it felt like going from a horse & buggy to a space ship as far as technology and features. I do a lot of concert photography with the A7II and can vouch that it's more than capable in low light. You'll find that despite all the available technology, you'll shoot based on your instincts. For example, the A7II has a pretty cool face recognition and eye auto focus, but at the end of the day I always resort to focus and recompose due to habit and instinct.

[@sudheeshsridhar7052]

Any issues with autofocus in low light ??? I'm planning to buy one, but the only concern is AF

[@eleanmendoza]

@@sudheeshsridhar7052 In super low light it struggles to find focus, but so do most new cameras. I've shot at a lot of small and medium venus and have only ever had issues at venues with little to no light where it's almost pitch black. I would say the A7II is more than enough at 95% of the small clubs and bars where you'll shoot. More importantly is the lens you choose. Some lenses find focus much faster regardless of light availability.

[@sudheeshsridhar7052]

@@eleanmendoza Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@chriss2295]

Photography is not about specs. I own both the A7iii and A7ii. They are just tools. Don’t get caught up I in the specs. Just shoot.

[@Grr8jon]

Chris S yup the photographer makes the shot.

[@johansmolinski]

Specs are not unimportant either. And she did shoot as well.

[@Maisonier]

money is a tool ...

[@EvryDamnDay]

It's about the specs when you're doing important shoots and high paying gigs lol No matter how good you are, no one is going to opt for someone using a Sony a5000 for a wedding lol

[@mohamedfarah970]

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 👍.

[@PhilippeOrlando]

So for landscape photography would you say the A7II is more than adequate?

[@tatoxl]

Last weekend (June 20 - 2019) the A7II went from $898 (body) to $1398, so now it's a $600 difference... seems to be not such a clear choice now

[@bts_fan_rkive]

The autofocus is stunning on the A7III

[@scb2scb2]

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.

[@frankmika6799]

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.