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Sony a7 II

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Pros

  • also very capable at both stills and video capture
  • better AF tracking is nice to have
  • The 6D is a good camera

Cons

  • D610 shooter have issues in low light
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • Canon 6D is always underestimated

Key specs

  • Exmor CMOS
  • APS-C
  • 35.8x23.9 mm
  • 24 Mpx
  • 6000, 4000 px
  • Sony E
  • 2
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
  • 3 in
  • no

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Sony a7 II - Pros & Cons

Sony a7 II

Pros

  • also very capable at both stills and video capture
  • better AF tracking is nice to have
  • The 6D is a good camera
  • weather sealing and very good AF tracking
  • Amazing low light performance excellent lens selection
  • optically extremely good
  • good auto-focus system
  • quality of the sensors has gotten so good
  • lenses are important is very true
  • IQ is easily good enough
  • all lenses are actually suited for liveview

Cons

  • D610 shooter have issues in low light
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • Canon 6D is always underestimated
  • too small
  • fiddly and display-driven
  • DSLR are pretty boring by comparison
  • lack of virtually no grip whatsoever
  • Canon M6 can not focus fast indoors
  • autofocus is too slow for shooting active kids
  • Kids often will be bouncing around
  • cameras is very small

Sony a7 II - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
51200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
24 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
6000 x 4000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony a7 II - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeExmor CMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size1.41 in
Sensor photo detectors25.0 Mpx
Effective pixels24.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
Max resolution6000 x 4000 px
Other resolutions
  • 6000x3376
  • 3936x2624
  • 3936x2216
  • 3008x1688
  • 3008x2000
ProcessorBIONZ X
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Optics and focus
Lens mountSony E
Digital zoom4.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)0.71 x
Minimum aperture22
Maximum aperture2
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier1x
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Spot Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Number of focus points25
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)117
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter diameter2.17 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
Number of AF points (contrast)25
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/8000 sec
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures3
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
  • 2/3
  • 1
  • 2
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
AE frames
  • 3
  • 5
WB BracketingYes
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/250s
Built-in flashno
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash off
  • Pre-flash
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemTTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive5.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Close-up
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
Face detectionyes
Speed (JPEG)5.0 fps
Speed (RAW)5.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 2.0±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Audio systemMono
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Dimensions
Weight14.67 oz
Width5.0 in
Height3.77 in
Depth2.35 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)350
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
AC adapter includedY
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 51200
  • Auto
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum51200
Boosted ISO minimum50
Maximum image resolution6000 x 4000 px
White balance presets10
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
  • Underwater
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots1230000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.5 in
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution2359296.0 px
Viewfinder magnification0.71 x
Dioptre correctionyes
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-4 - 3
Separate info displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeMILC
Body materialMagnesium alloy
Colour of productBlack
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • MS XC-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
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Connectivity
micro-HDMI port with 4K still, uncompressed video outputyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB version2.0
Headphone portyes
Microphone portyes
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
Firewireno

Sony a7 II - Q&A (20)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Why is The Sony a7 II so good?
    tom.balistreri
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a7 II camera is so good because of its Excellent image quality.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony a7 II good for beginners?
    roscoe
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a7 II is the most capable camera that any beginner can purchase.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the Canon equivalent to the Sony A7 II?
    kenia_trantow
    over 1 year ago
    The Canon EOS R has a higher resolution 30.3mp full frame CMOS sensor on The Sony a7 II.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Sony A7 II have eye AF?
    loreta
    over 1 year ago
    Eye AF isn't a default setting, you need to activate it in the Sony A7 II menu.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is The Sony a7 II better than A6000?
    khalilah.oconnell
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Sony a7 II deliver a better image quality than The A6000.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony a7 II mirrorless or DSLR?
    marissa_thiel
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a7 II is an image-stabilized full frame mirrorless camera.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Sony A7II have clear image zoom?
    mollie
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Sony A7 II zoom feature allows you to double the reach of any lens by two times, without quality loss!
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Why is the Sony A7 II so popular?
    javier
    over 1 year ago
    The reason the a7 II became so popular for its feature of pro-level mirrorless camera at a price working photographers could afford.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony A7 II good for portraits?
    erin
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Sony A7 II has a score of 76 for Portrait Photography.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Sony A7 II have APS-C mode?
    margery_dietrich
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a7 II can be set to crop the full-frame down to APS-C.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony a7 II discontinued?
    millie
    over 1 year ago
    The original A7R II has been discontinued.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony A7 II good for videography?
    ramona
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a7 II video features also make the a7 IV a terrific vlogging camera.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Sony a7 II have face-detection?
    donnie.goodwin
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, the face-detection works quite well on the a7 II camera.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the crop factor of the Sony A7 II?
    porter
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony A7 II is equipped with a full frame sensor, which has a crop factor of 1.0.
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Which is better Sony A7 or A7 II?
    maryland_smith
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a7II is definitely worth than The Sony a7 camera.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Sony a7 II have autofocus?
    perry
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Sony a7 II offering up to 30% faster autofocus.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Sony a7 II have mic input?
    keeley
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a7 II comes with a 3.5mm microphone input jack for compatibility with the external microphones.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What sensor does the Sony a7 II have?
    jc
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a7 II comes with 24.3-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is the Sony a7 II still worth it in 2022?
    trinidad
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Sony A7 II is still a great camera to buy in 2022.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can The Sony a7 II shoot 4k?
    donnie.goodwin
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony a7 II does not take 4K video.
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Sony a7 II Sony - Editorial Reviews (42)

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Sony a7 II Initial Hands On: Sony a7II With 5 Axis Image Stabilization – Colby Brown Photography
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Colby Brown Photography
Published: 05.12.2014
Initial Hands On: Sony a7II With 5 Axis Image Stabilization – Colby Brown Photography

On November 20th, 2014 Sony surprised the photography world with the announcement of the second generation of the full frame a7 mirrorless camera, known creatively as the a7II, which retails for $1698. While this announcement caught even the Sony rumors sites off guard in terms of timing, the big surprise was that Sony had managed … Initial Hands On: Sony a7II With 5 Axis Image Stabilization Read More »

Sony a7 II Sony A7 II
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Published: 02.04.2015
Sony A7 II
5.0

Sony’s latest high-end camera claims to have the world’s best image stabilisation. Is it any great shakes?

Sony a7 II Sony A7 II review: Mostly alpha, some beta
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Pocket-lint
Published: 31.12.2015
Sony A7 II review: Mostly alpha, some beta
4.5

Big quality from small scale: that's what the Sony A7 II represents to us. Get the right lens on the front and its results are quite spectacular all

Sony a7 II Sony Alpha 7 II Review - Amateur Photographer
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Amateur Photographer
Sony Alpha 7 II Review - Amateur Photographer
5.0

In our Sony Alpha 7 II review, Michael Topham finds out whether the successor to the A7 improves the aesthetics and irons out the handling quirks

Sony a7 II Sony A7II sensor review: Mighty mirrorless
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DXOMARK
Published: 08.01.2015
Sony A7II sensor review: Mighty mirrorless

Sony has updated its original A7 full frame mirrorless hybridcamerain the form of the cunningly named Sony A7II. Despite a number of feature and build quality enhancements, this latest incarnation continues to utilise the same 24.2Mp resolution sensor as its predecessor. With the test results just in from the lab, let’s see how the new Sony A7II ranks in the DxOMark Sensor Scores database.

Sony a7 II 2015 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras $1200-2000
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DPReview
Published: 20.11.2015
2015 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras $1200-2000

In the latest of our roundup we're looking at interchangeable lens models ranging from roughly $1200 - $2000. This price range spans sensor sizes from Four Thirds to full-frame, and contains a diverse range of cameras geared toward fast-action still shooting, ultimate resolution, great video and more. If you are considering this price range for a camera, you have an opportunity to choose the camera that is really right for you based on features, size and operation. Read more

Sony a7 II Sony A7 II Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 20.11.2014
Sony A7 II Review | Camera Decision
4.0

Sony A7 II is a 24.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Full frame sized CMOS sensor and Sony E mount. Read our A7 II review to find its pros and cons.

Sony a7 II Sony A7 II Review ~ | Gadget Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 20.06.2020
Sony A7 II Review ~ | Gadget Review
4.3

If you need a full-frame mirrorless digital camera with a quick shutter speed, a brilliant autofocus system, and an advanced image stabilization system, the

Sony a7 II Sony Alpha A7 II - Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 27.01.2015
Sony Alpha A7 II - Cameralabs

Looking for a Sony A7 II review? Find out if this stabilized full-framer is the best mirrorless camera!

Sony a7 II 2017 Roundup: $1200-2000 interchangeable lens cameras: full-frame
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DPReview
Published: 23.06.2017
2017 Roundup: $1200-2000 interchangeable lens cameras: full-frame

When you're ready to step-up to full-frame from an entry-level or midrange camera, the choices can be overwhelming. Find out which models came out on top in our $1200-2000 enthusiast ILC roundup.

Sony a7 II Using a 1950 Plastic Lens on a Mirrorless Camera for Retro Fun (VIDEO)
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Shutterbug
Published: 01.12.2015
Using a 1950 Plastic Lens on a Mirrorless Camera for Retro Fun (VIDEO)

What's it like to use a strange plastic camera lens from 1950 on a modern mirrorless camera? That's the subject of this latest "Weird Lens Challenge" video from photographer Mathieu Stern. 

Sony a7 II Sony A7 II Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 04.03.2015
Sony A7 II Review | Photography Blog
5.0

The Sony A7 II is the first full-frame compact system camera in the World to feature built-in 5-axis stabilisation. Other key improvements include better ergonomics and build quality, faster auto-focusing and startup, a wider range of video options, and greater customisability. Is this the best ever Sony full-frame compact system camera? Read our Sony A7 II review to find out...

Sony a7 II Sony Alpha a7 II Review
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Published: 31.03.2015
Sony Alpha a7 II Review
4.1

The Sony Alpha a7 II is an image-stabilized full frame mirrorless camera, the fourth release in Sony's a7 lineup and the follow up the original a7. It uses the same 24-megapixel sensor as its predecessor, and the same Bionz X processor as the rest of the a7 series. Improvements come in the form of 5-axis sensor-based image stabilization, improved AF performance and some overall design tweaks. The controls are laid out in similar fashion to the a7, though the grip, command dials and shutter have been completely redesigned.

Sony a7 II Sony A7 II Hands-On Review
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Photography Bay
Published: 10.12.2014
Sony A7 II Hands-On Review

[youtube  Check out this new video of the new Sony A7 II hands-on test with the guys from The Camera Store. They cover some of the minor changes in ergonomics and controls, as well as the new 5-axi…

Sony a7 II Sony Alpha 7 II Review: Advanced Camera Technology at a Price
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NDTV Gadgets 360
Published: 24.06.2015
Sony Alpha 7 II Review: Advanced Camera Technology at a Price
4.0

Featuring a bigger body and 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilisation for the first time on a full-frame MILC, the Sony Alpha 7 II is an upgraded version of the Sony Alpha 7.

Often compared with Sony a7 II