Sony α7 II explained

Model:Sony α7 II
Kind:Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera
Sensor:35.8 × 23.9 mm Exmor full-frame HD CMOS Sensor
Res:6000 × 4000 (3:2) (24 megapixels)
Lens:Sony E-mount[1]
Shutter:Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter
Shutterrange:1/8000 - 30 sec, BULB
Metering:Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Fmode:Contrast Detect (sensor), Phase Detect, Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous, Face Detection, Live View, SteadyShot
Cont:5 frame/s
Viewfinder:Built-in 2.4 million dots OLED Electronic viewfinder
Speedrange:Auto, 100-51200
Rearlcd:3inches Tilting XtraFine LCD, 1,230,000 pixels
Storage:Memory Stick Pro Duo, Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Battery:NP-FW50, InfoLITHIUM, 7.2 V, 1080 mAh, 7.7 Wh, Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery
Dimensions:127 × 96 × 60 mm
Weight:Approx. 599g (camera body, card and battery)
Price:$1699.00
Made In:Thailand

The Sony α7 II (model ILCE-7M2) is a full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera announced by Sony on 20 November 2014.

Model differences

See also: Sony α7, Sony α7R II, Sony α7S II, Sony α7 III and Sony α7R III.

Modelα7α7Rα7Sα7 IIα7R IIα7S II
Product standingBalancedHigh ResolutionHigh SensitivityBalanced Mark IIHigh Resolution Mark IIHigh Sensitivity Mark II
Sensor resolution24.3 Mpx Exmor CMOS
6,000×4,000 pixels
(35.80 mm×23.90 mm)
36.4 Mpx Exmor CMOS
7,360×4,912 pixels
(35.90 mm×24.00 mm)
12.2 Mpx Exmor CMOS
4,240×2,832 pixels
(35.80 mm×23.90 mm)
24.3 Mpx Exmor CMOS
6,000×4,000 pixels
(35.80 mm×23.90 mm)
42.4 Mpx Exmor R BSI-CMOS
7,952×5,304 pixels
(35.90 mm×24.00 mm)
12.2 Mpx Exmor CMOS
4,240×2,832 pixels
(35.80 mm×23.90 mm)
ISO rangeExpanded ISO 50 - 25600
Multi frame NR 100 - 51200
Expanded ISO 50 - 25600
Multi frame NR 100 - 51200
Native ISO 100 - 102400
Expanded ISO 50 - 409600
Expanded ISO 50 - 25600
Multi frame NR 100 - 51200
Native ISO 100 - 25600
Expanded ISO 50 - 102400
Native ISO 100 - 102400
Expanded ISO 50 - 409600
Autofocus25 point contrast-detection
w/ 117 points phase-detection
25 point contrast-detection25 point contrast-detection25 point contrast-detection
w/ 117 points phase-detection
25 point contrast-detection
w/ 399 points phase-detection
169 point contrast-detection
Maximum flash sync speed1/2501/1601/2501/2501/2501/250
Max Continuous Shooting5 frame/s4 frame/s5 frame/s5 frame/s5 frame/s5 frame/s
In-body image stabilizationNo5-axis
Flash Exposure LockNoNoYesYesYes
Electronic shutter modeFirst-curtain onlyNoFirst-curtain and
Silent shutter
First-curtain onlyFirst-curtain and
Silent shutter
First-curtain and
Silent shutter
Gapless on-chip lensNoYesYesNoYesYes
Live-view Tethered CaptureNoNoYesYesYesYes[2]
Custom minimum
shutter speed at Auto ISO
NoNoNoNoYesYes
Flexible Spot with Lock on AFNoNoNoNoYesYes
Continuous Eye-AFNoNoNoNoYesYes
AF Sensitivity0 ~ 20 EV0 ~ 20 EVbgcolor=B0FFB0-4 ~ 20 EV-1 ~ 20 EV-2 ~ 20 EVbgcolor=B0FFB0-4 ~ 20 EV
Metering Sensitivity0 ~ 20 EV0 ~ 20 EVbgcolor=B0FFB0-3 ~ 20 EV-1 ~ 20 EVbgcolor=B0FFB0-3 ~ 20 EVbgcolor=B0FFB0-3 ~ 20 EV
User Custom Buttons333444[3]
Monitor Resolution921.6 K1,228.8 K[4]
Viewfinder Magnification0.71×0.78×
Video record formatMPEG-4, AVCHD (28 Mbit/s)
1080p
MPEG-4, AVCHD (28 Mbit/s),
XAVC S (50 Mbit/s) 1080p
MPEG-4, AVCHD (28 Mbit/s),
XAVC S (100 Mbit/s) 4K video
Video samplingLine skippingLine skippingFull-pixel readoutLine skippingPixel-binning at Full Format
Full-pixel readout at Super 35
Full-pixel readout[5]
Slow motion video recordNoNoYes (720p, 120fps)NoYes (720p, 120fps)Yes (1080p, 120fps)
HDMI Output4K still and 1080p video4K still and 1080p video4K still and 4K video4K still and 1080p video8K still and 4K video4K still and 4K video
Video Light modeNoNoYesNoYes
Professional Video editNoNoPicture Profile w/CineGamma,
Timecode, Userbit[6]
Body materialCombi. of magnesium alloy
and polycarbonate
Full magnesium alloy chassis
and polycarb bayonet mount.
bgcolor=B0FFB0 colspan=4Full magnesium alloy chassis
and stainless steel bayonet mount.
Other featuresHybrid autofocus systemNo optical Low-pass filterFull-pixel readout video
at Full Format
Hybrid autofocus systemHybrid autofocus system,
No optical Low-pass filter
Phase-detection AF on
non-native lenses
Only A-mount lenses with LA-EA2 and LA-EA4Yes (Firmware update)YesOnly with LA-EA2/4[7]
Operate while USB chargingNoNoNoNoYesYes
Battery-life
(CIPA standards)
340 shots340 shots380 shots350 shots340 shots370 shots
Weight416 g407 g446 g556 g582 g584 g
Dimension127×94×48 mm127×96×60 mm126.9x95.7x60.3 mm
Announced16 October 20136 April 201420 November 201410 June 201511 September 2015

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ILCE-7M2 - Lens|Compatibility Information. 2020-06-22.
  2. Web site: Supported Sony cameras for Capture One (for Sony). Phase One. 2016-01-19.
  3. Web site: First Impressions of the New Sony a7SII Fstoppers. Fstoppers. 19 October 2015. 2016-01-19.
  4. Web site: ILCE-7RM2 Specifications. Sony.com. 2016-05-16.
  5. Web site: Sony A7S II Review.
  6. Web site: ILCE-7SM2 Specifications. sony.com. 2016-05-16.
  7. Web site: Compatibility Information - ILCE-7SM2. support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp. 2016-05-16.