Sony Alpha Alpha a7S II Mirrorless Black 2015
Its 12.2MP full-frame sensor prioritizes large pixels for exceptional low-light performance, capturing clean 4K30 video with full pixel readout and an ISO range expandable to 409600. The compact, weather-sealed body integrates 5-axis in-body stabilization and S-Log3 gamma for enhanced dynamic range in a portable form factor. This camera is best for run-and-gun videographers and vloggers who need reliable handheld 4K recording in challenging, dimly lit environments.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong evf (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong social proof (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong af (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average sensor (6th percentile)
- Below average burst (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 14 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Exmor CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 12.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 169 |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 169 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 5 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | XAVC S |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha Alpha a7S II Mirrorless | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 12.2MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 169 | 425 | 1053 | 315 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 5 | 20 | 12 | 75 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 454 | 579 | 590 | 721 | 620 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha Alpha a7S II Mirrorless | 77.6 | 83 | 76.3 | 28.9 | 70.3 | 6.2 | 44.9 | 64 | 67.2 | 80.2 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.3 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 93.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.3 | 88 | 83.5 | 49 | 98.6 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 98 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.3 | 56.1 | 89.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 77.6 | 96.1 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.6 | 89.4 | 95.4 | 88.2 | 84.6 | 53.6 | 90.7 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 99.2 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.4 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 76.2 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 3 offers From $670
Amazon 1 offers From $2,398
Price History
Usage Scores
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