α7S II

Sensitivity mastered

Meet the α7S II — with ultra-high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, internal 4K movie recording and superior shooting stability.

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Expand your expressive freedom

Brilliant features realise what you can imagine

Extend your powers of perception with the new α7S II, for extra sensitivity, wide dynamic range, accurate focusing, and unshakeable stability to shoot with solid assurance.

Supreme light sensitivity
Supreme light sensitivity

Sensitivity to ISO 409600 and wide dynamic range refine stills/movies.

High-quality 4K movie recording
High-quality 4K movie recording

Delivers full pixel readout with no binning in full-frame format.

5-axis optical image stabilisation
5-axis optical image stabilisation

Ensures stable expression of stills and movies using various lenses.

169-point Fast Intelligent AF
169-point Fast Intelligent AF

This fast, accurate AF system performs reliably in light as low as EV (Exposure Value) -4.

Pro-level movie functions
Pro-level movie functions

Advanced features such as S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3 and 120fps Full HD recording support professional workflow.

More dynamic detail

Ultra-high sensitivity, extra-wide dynamic range and improved image processing algorithm deliver high-quality images with spectacular details.

35mm full-frame Exmor™ CMOS sensor
35mm full-frame Exmor™ CMOS sensor

12.2 megapixels, wide ISO and dynamic ranges, and advanced light capture for subtler gradation.

BIONZ X™ image processing engine
BIONZ X™ image processing engine

Advanced algorithm realises extra-fine detail with minimal noise in producing stills and movies.

World's most selected image sensor

World's most selected image sensor

New 14-bit uncompressed RAW format

Now more format options to choose from, for unbeatable quality and range of tonal nuance.

At the forefront of 4K

Now internally records 4K movies in full-frame format featuring full pixel readout without pixel binning, and includes an array of advanced movie functions.

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4K movies of the foremost quality

Expansive power to express images of fine details with less moiré, jaggies and noise is evident in movies that the α7S II can record internally in 4K full-frame format.

XAVC S format
XAVC S format — more than a little bit better

This format allows 4K recording at up to 100Mbps bit rate to capture detailed movies with minimal compression noise. Files are saved in widely compatible MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format.

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For a more professional workflow

More versatile functions for better moviemaking

Picture Profile tone adjustment, time code/user bit precision editing, and various other newly added advancements sharpen the cutting edge of α7S II moviemaking performance.

Extra stability for all shooting

Built-in stabilisation clarifies every situation

Compensation for five types of camera shake that can blur stills/movies shot handheld matches the camera's great sensitivity so you can use more shutter speed/ISO/aperture settings.

5-axis optical image stabilisation

5-axis optical image stabilisation

For shooting movies and equivalent to 4.5-stop-faster shutter speed for stills.

For a wide range of mountable lenses
For a wide range of mountable lenses

Stabilisation extends handheld shooting freedom with mountable lenses.

Focus with more finesse

Fast Intelligent AF accelerates speed and precision

With advanced Fast Intelligent AF featuring enhanced accuracy even in the dark and accelerated AF for movie shooting, the α7S II helps to assure that you capture clear stills and movies.

Always keep the eye in focus

Eye AF (available with AF-C) not only shows fast, effective autofocusing performance with eye detection but also keeps steadfast tracking on the eye of a moving subject. Easy maintenance of optimum focus on moving subjects can totally transform your portraiture.

Always keep the eye in focus
Optimal operability

Expertly engineered for durability under duress

Ready for action under all conditions, even using large lenses, the α7S II integrates advanced functions that are worthy of extraordinary imaging performance in the long run.

Imaging Edge™ Remote, Viewer, and Edit
Imaging Edge™ Remote, Viewer, and Edit

Elevate your photography with Imaging Edge desktop applications. Use "Remote" to control and monitor shooting live on your PC screen; "Viewer" to quickly preview, rate, and select photos from large image libraries; and "Edit" to develop RAW data into high-quality photos for delivery. Get the best from Sony RAW files, and manage your productions more efficiently.

Capture One
Capture One for Sony

Capture One Express (for Sony) is a free award-winning editing software that provides RAW development, easy management and powerful editing tools. Capture One Pro (for Sony) can be bought for even more editing tools and tethered shooting capability.

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Imaging Edge™ Webcam

The Imaging Edge Webcam application makes it easy to use your Sony camera as a high-quality webcam, with wide compatibility, for impressive live streaming and conferencing.

iMovie
Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X

This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie.

Specifications & Features

The α7S II features sensitivity up to ISO 409600 ; wide dynamic range; 5-axis image stabilisation; internal recording of 4K movies in full-frame format featuring full pixel readout and no pixel binning; extra-fast, precise AF; and compatibility with a growing line of lenses
  • 35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor CMOS sensor

  • BIONZ X image processing engine

  • 4K movie recording featuring full pixel readout without pixel binning

  • 5-axis optical image stabilisation minimises blur

  • Fast Intelligent AF with enhanced speed and accuracy

Lens Compatibility
Sony E-mount lenses
Sensor Type
35 mm
Sensor
35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8mm), Exmor CMOS sensor
Number Of Pixels (Effective)
Approx.12.2 MP
ISO Sensitivity
Still images: ISO 100-102400 (expandable to ISO 50-409600), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-102400 equivalent (expandable to ISO 100-409600 equivalent), AUTO (ISO 100-12800 equivalent, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Battery Life (Still Images)
Approx. 310 shots (viewfinder) / Approx. 370 shots (LCD screen) (CIPA standard)
Viewfinder Type
XGA OLED, 1.3cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (colour)
Monitor Type
7.5cm (3.0 type) TFT drive

What's in the Box

Rechargeable Battery NP-FW50, Cable Protector, AC Adaptor AC-UUD11, Battery Charger BC-VW1, Shoulder strap, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap, Eyepiece cup, Micro USB cable

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