Sony

a7 II

Name: Sony a7 II
Brand: Sony

$1,699~

MSRP (prices vary)

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Released: November 21, 2014

Full-Frame

Sensor

24.3MP

Resolution

Max Video

○

IBIS

5fps

Burst

−

AF Points

Who the Sony a7 II is for

The Sony a7 II is a 24.3MP full-frame mirrorless camera, a versatile all-rounder.

The first full-frame camera with 5-axis in-body stabilization.
A 24MP sensor with an improved grip and build over the original a7.
On-sensor phase-detection AF and a more robust body that broadened full-frame appeal.

Keep in mind

Single card slot — no in-camera backup, which matters for critical paid jobs.
Video is capped at 29 minutes per clip.
Not weather-sealed — take care in rain and dust.

How the Sony a7 II compares to other Sony E Full-Frame cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 25 Sony E Full-Frame cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

Spec	This camera	Where it lands
Weight	599g (1.32 lb)	9th lightest of 25
Price (MSRP)	$1,699	joint cheapest of 25
Resolution	24.3MP	joint 12th lowest of 25
4K frame rate	25p	the slowest of 23

What Full-Frame means in practice

A full-frame sensor at 24.3MP gives the shallowest depth of field of the three formats at any given framing and aperture, and the most sensor area to gather light with. That is the physical reason full-frame bodies tend to be the larger and heavier option: the lenses that cover the format have to be bigger too.

Video and stabilisation

4K tops out at 25p, which covers standard delivery but leaves no room for slowing footage down.

In-body stabilisation steadies any lens mounted on it, including primes with no stabilisation of their own.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	Full-Frame
Image Processor	BIONZ X
Effective Resolution	24.3 MP
Lens Mount	Sony E

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)	100 – 25600
ISO Range (Extended)	50 – 51200
Mechanical Shutter	1/8000
Electronic Shutter	1/8000
Flash Sync Speed	1/250
Built-in Flash	No

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting	5 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution	4K
8K Recording	−
4K Recording	Up to 25p
1080p Recording	Up to 60p
10-bit Internal	No
Recording Limit	29 min
Log Profiles	−
Built-in Mic	Stereo
Headphone Jack	No
Mic Input	Yes
HDMI Output	Micro (Type D)

Focus

Phase Detect Points	−
Contrast Detect Points	−
Low Light AF	−
Eye AF	No
Animal AF	No
Vehicle AF	No

Viewfinder

EVF Type	OLED
EVF Resolution	2.36M dots
EVF Magnification	0.71x

Monitor

LCD Size	3"
LCD Resolution	1.23M dots
LCD Type	Tilting
Touch Screen	No

Interface

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	v4.2
USB	Micro USB 2.0
Memory Card Slots	1x SD UHS-I
GPS	No

General

Price (MSRP)	$1,699
Body Material	Magnesium Alloy
Dimensions	126.9×95.7×60.3 mm
Weight	599g (1.32 lb)
Weather Sealed	No
In-Body Stabilization	Yes
Battery Life (EVF)	350 shots
Battery Life (LCD)	410 shots
Battery Type	NP-FW50