Sony a7R II
Sony

a7R II

$3,199~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: August 7, 2015
Full-Frame
Sensor
42.4MP
Resolution
4K
Max Video
IBIS
5fps
Burst
399
AF Points

Who the Sony a7R II is for

The Sony a7R II is a 42.4MP full-frame mirrorless camera, aimed at high-resolution detail work.

  • A 42MP back-illuminated full-frame sensor with in-body stabilization and internal 4K video.
  • On-sensor phase detection brought fast autofocus to high-resolution shooting.
  • Internal 4K and high detail made it a milestone hybrid for its time.

Best for

  • Video and filmmaking — 4K up to 30p, 10-bit internal and Log.
  • Landscapes, studio and big prints — 42.4MP of detail with room to crop.

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 a7R 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.

SpecThis cameraWhere it lands
Weight625g (1.38 lb)10th lightest of 25
Price (MSRP)$3,199joint 13th most expensive of 25
Resolution42.4MPjoint 7th highest of 25
4K frame rate30pjoint 10th slowest of 23

What Full-Frame means in practice

A full-frame sensor at 42.4MP 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 30p, which covers standard delivery but leaves no room for slowing footage down. 10-bit recording internally means colour survives grading rather than banding when pushed. A log profile is available, which trades a flat-looking file for latitude in post.

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

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor TypeBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-Frame
Image ProcessorBIONZ X
Effective Resolution42.4 MP
Lens MountSony E

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)100 – 25600
ISO Range (Extended)50 – 102400
Mechanical Shutter1/8000
Electronic Shutter1/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/250
Built-in FlashNo

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting5 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution4K
8K Recording
4K RecordingUp to 30p
1080p RecordingUp to 120p
10-bit InternalYes
Recording Limit29 min
Log ProfilesS-Log2 / S-Log3 / HLG
Built-in MicStereo
Headphone JackNo
Mic InputYes
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)

Focus

Phase Detect Points399
Contrast Detect Points
Low Light AF-2 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal AFYes
Vehicle AFNo

Viewfinder

EVF TypeOLED
EVF Resolution2.36M dots
EVF Magnification0.78x

Monitor

LCD Size3"
LCD Resolution1.23M dots
LCD TypeTilting
Touch ScreenYes

Interface

Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv4.2
USBMicro USB 2.0
Memory Card Slots1x SD UHS-I
GPSNo

General

Price (MSRP)$3,199
Body MaterialMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions126.9×95.7×60.3 mm
Weight625g (1.38 lb)
Weather SealedNo
In-Body StabilizationYes
Battery Life (EVF)290 shots
Battery Life (LCD)340 shots
Battery TypeNP-FW50

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