What are the best full-frame mirrorless cameras?

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Best full-frame mirrorless cameras	Price	Wi-Fi	Max resolution
-- Sony a7R II	$3200	Yes	7952 x 5304
-- Panasonic Lumix G7	$598	Yes	4592x3448

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Sony a7R II

Top Pro

Excellent image quality

The camera has a 42MP BSI-CMOS sensor. Both in good light and low light, whether you're shooting in RAW or JPEG, the images have excellent detail. You can check out detailed studio tests over at DPReview. See More

Top Con

Continuous shooting is limited to 5fps

With 5 frames per second the camera lags behind other cameras. If you're looking to shoot sports, this camera might not be the best choice. See More

Specs

Wi-Fi:Yes

Max resolution:7952 x 5304

Image stabilization:Sensor-shift

Lens mount:Sony E (NEX)

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Top Pro

Good 4K video

The camera can capture 4K30 (at up to 100Mbps), 1080p60 and 720p120 video internally and save to XAVC S with S-Log2 color profile. The video is detailed with little noise both in good light and in low light. It's worth noting that 4K video is slightly better when shooting using the Super 35 region of the sensor instead of the full sensor region while 1080p performs better when shot at full width of the sensor and downsampled. See More

Top Con

Cumbersome menu system

The camera has a plethora of poorly organized menu items. See More

Top Pro

Great Auto ISO implementation

Top Con

Lacks in-camera RAW conversion

Top Pro

The camera can be used while it's charging over USB

Top Con

Continuous shooting is at a reduced dynamic range

Top Pro

Has a completely silent mode

If set up to use electronic shutter, the camera makes zero noise. See More

Top Con

Lacks direct control over autofocus points

Top Pro

Good video shooting tools

The camera has a zebra and focus peaking tools allowing you to monitor focus and exposure while shooting. See More

Top Con

Poor battery life

Top Pro

Excellent AF point coverage

399 phase-detect AF points and additional 25 contrast-detect AF points. See More

Top Con

Eye-AF and Lock-on AF is not available in video

Top Pro

Great dynamic range

Top Con

Limited selection of native lenses

Sony has a comparatively little selection of lenses and while you can add an adapter to use lenses from other manufacturers, that choice comes at the expense of some functionality. See More

Top Pro

In-body image stabilization

Top Con

Eye-AF and Lock-on AF is not available for 3rd party lenses

Top Pro

Good AF for video

Camera's autofocus is fast and decisive. And it allows a good degree of control over how it behaves. You can adjust the focusing speed as well as sensitivity. See More

Top Con

Screen is not touch sensitive

Switching AF points could be simplified by having a touchscreen. See More

Top Pro

Excellent low-light capabilities

The camera has class-leading high ISO capabilities. A look at real-world high ISO shots can be found here. See More

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Good noise reduction control

Top Pro

Face detection AF for video

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Flat color profile available for increased dynamic range

A flat color profile captures footage in low contrast and higher dynamic range allowing for easier color grading in post-production. See More

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Excellent continuous AF

Both in good light and in low light. See More

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Panasonic Lumix G7

Top Con

This is not a full frame camera!

This is a Micro Four Thirds camera. Very big difference from full frame. See More

Top Pro

Shoots good quality 4K@30 video

The G7 takes footage from a crop of the sensor and includes focus peaking and zebra striping tools allowing you to get good quality video. See More

Specs

Wi-Fi:Yes

Max resolution:4592x3448

Image stabilization:None

Lens mount:MFT

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Top Con

Can't zoom in on video in playback mode

There's no way to zoom in on the screen in playback mode to check details of the footage. See More

Top Pro

MFT lens mount allows for a wide variety of lenses to choose from

Micro Four Thirds system is a standard used by Panasonic, Olympus, Sigma and many others so you're not locked into a having to buy lenses from one manufacturer. See More

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What are the best full-frame mirrorless cameras?

2 Options Considered

Sony a7R II

My Recommendation for Sony a7R II

My Recommendation for Sony a7R II

Excellent image quality

Continuous shooting is limited to 5fps

Good 4K video

Cumbersome menu system

Great Auto ISO implementation

Lacks in-camera RAW conversion

The camera can be used while it's charging over USB

Continuous shooting is at a reduced dynamic range

Has a completely silent mode

Lacks direct control over autofocus points

Good video shooting tools

Poor battery life

Excellent AF point coverage

Eye-AF and Lock-on AF is not available in video

Great dynamic range

Limited selection of native lenses

In-body image stabilization

Eye-AF and Lock-on AF is not available for 3rd party lenses

Good AF for video

Screen is not touch sensitive

Excellent low-light capabilities

Good noise reduction control

Face detection AF for video

Flat color profile available for increased dynamic range

Excellent continuous AF

Panasonic Lumix G7

My Recommendation for Panasonic Lumix G7

My Recommendation for Panasonic Lumix G7

This is not a full frame camera!

Shoots good quality 4K@30 video

Can't zoom in on video in playback mode

MFT lens mount allows for a wide variety of lenses to choose from

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