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Sony's a7-series marked the debut of full-frame mirrorless, and Sony still dominates this market with its a7S II, a7 II and a7R II. Sony has developed a reputation for rapid development cycles, and since they all look basically the same, it can be hard to figure out the differences between its current a7-series offerings.
The higher resolution a7R II costs almost twice as much as the a7 II, and in this article we'll be explaining why. So join us, as we take a detailed look at the major differences between the Sony a7 II and the a7R II.
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