Sony α7S II
MPN: ILCE7SM2B.CEC | EAN: 4548736018839 | Model: α7S II
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Choosist's Ratings
Kind of Camera
The Mirror-less Camera is a very good option for taking those shots with a professional flair. The ability to change lenses and tweak a variety of photo settings can be quite powerful.
Photography Skillset
Point and shoot - If you're not quite the expert yet or you're just getting started in the world of photography, the Sony α7S II will satisfy your needs.
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the α7S II is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 169 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.
Video skill level
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony α7S II video camera should be sufficient for your needs.
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Video Scenarios
Recording every moment of the day's events is precious and this device certainly delivers. While the camera is rolling it has a handy Image stabilization feature built-in.
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony α7S II is a great companion to have.
For your Video posts - This camera comes with an image stabilizer which reduces any wobbling in your recordings. In addition, the size of the image sensor (35.6 x 23.8 mm mm), helps with the actual quality of the recorded image. It also packs in Wi-Fi in this neat package.
Shooting your next scene - This camera has a sensor size of 35.6 x 23.8 mm mm which plays a large roles in handling various lighting scenarios.
Other Video needs
Slow motion recordings add an extra dimension of fun and entertainment. This camera comes with an in-built setting that enables this mode.
Ultra High Definition - you'll be able to capture immersive and highly detailed footage with this camera's 4K capability.
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions.
Photo Scenarios
The Sony α7S II has a sensor size of 35.6 x 23.8 mm (mm) which is crucial for capturing as much light information as possible when taking photographs of the cosmos. The ability to shoot and store images as RAW files and not just JPEG is important for this kind of photography. This model delivers on that!
There are times when you just want to take simple but great photos of things around you without bothering too much about camera settings. For that purpose, the α7S II is a really good choice.
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the α7S II.
As lots of sports happen at night or in-doors, the image sensor size plays an important role in image quality during low light conditions. In addition to its 35.6 x 23.8 mm(mm) sensor size, the Sony α7S II, also comes with a Tracking Focus mode which is great for photos were the subject is constantly moving.
Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.
Whether on holiday or exploring new places, this camera from Sony is a great choice. Taking photos of what's around you - near and far - with the α7S II is a breeze.
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs.
Composing photographs of landscapes is subject to the lighting conditions that you're faced with. The 35.6 x 23.8 mm(mm) Image Sensor Size on this model play a big role in this. Also, the Sony α7S II has a variety of scene modes which can be selected to suit the shot you're preparing to take.
Other considerations
Transferring your shots from your camera to another device is made even more convenient with the in-built Wi-FI capability of this camera.
Style
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.
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Technical Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Design | |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless |
| Operating Temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °F |
| Product Colour | Black |
| Camera | |
| Anti-dust Function | Yes |
| Aperture Priority AE | Yes |
| Camera File System | DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, MPF, RAW |
| Eye Relief | 23 mm |
| Image Formats Supported | JPEG, RAW |
| Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Panorama Mode | Yes |
| Photo Effects | 1 |
| Saturation Adjustment | Yes |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur |
| Scene Modes Present | Yes |
| Self-timer Delay | 2, 5, 10 s |
| Shooting Modes | Aperture priority, Auto, Program, Shutter priority |
| Twilight | Yes |
| White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
| Flash | |
| External Flash Connector | Yes |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | Yes |
| Flash Exposure Correction | ±3EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step) |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro, Slow synchronization |
| Flash Sync-speed | 1/250 s |
| Shoe Mounting Point | Yes |
| Focusing | |
| Auto Focus | Yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam | Yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) Lock | Yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) Points | 169 |
| Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | 1 |
| Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus |
| Face Detection | Yes |
| Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
| Tracking Focus | 1 |
| Light Exposure | |
| Auto Exposure (AE) Lock | Yes |
| ISO Sensitivity | 50, 100, 12800, 102400, 409600 |
| ISO Sensitivity (max) | 409600 |
| ISO Sensitivity (min) | 50 |
| Light Exposure Control | Program AE |
| Light Exposure Correction | ±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step) |
| Light Exposure Modes | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Shutter priority AE |
| Light Metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot |
| Manual Exposure | Yes |
| Shutter | |
| Camera Shutter Speed | 30 - 1/8000 s |
| Camera Shutter Type | Electronic |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes |
| Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/8000 s |
| Shutter Priority AE | Yes |
| Shutter Speed (photo) | 30 - 1/8000 s |
| Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 30 s |
| Video | |
| 4K Video Capable | Yes |
| Analog Signal Format System | NTSC, PAL |
| Camcorder Media Type | Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,Memory Stick Micro (M2), SD, SDHC, SDXC, Micro SD, Micro SDHC, Micro SDXC |
| Full HD | Yes |
| HD Type | 4K Ultra HD |
| Max FPS @4K | 30 |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Resolution At Capture Speed | 3840x2160@24fps, 1920x1080@120fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@50fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@25fps, 3840x2160@30fps |
| Slow-Mo Capable | 1 |
| Speakers | 1 |
| Supported Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 |
| Video Formats Supported | AVC, AVCHD, H.264, MP4, MPEG4, XAVC-I |
| Video Recording | Yes |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Audio | |
| Audio Formats Supported | AC3, LC-AAC, LPCM |
| Audio System | Dolby Digital |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker(s) | Yes |
| Headphone Output Type | 3.5 |
| Headphone Outputs | 1 |
| Microphone In | Yes |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
| Microphone Port - Size | 3.5 |
| Voice Recording | Yes |
| Lens System | |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x |
| Extra/Smart Zoom | 2 x |
| Interchangeable Lens Present | 1 |
| Lens Mount Interface | Sony E |
| Storage | |
| Compatible Memory Cards | MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Display | |
| Built-in Display | Yes |
| Display | LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 2.95 |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | 1228800 pixels |
| Flip-out Screen | Yes |
| Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Diopter Adjustment (D-D) | -4 - 3 |
| Diopter Correction | Yes |
| Electronic Viewfinder | Yes |
| Magnification | 0.78 x |
| Viewfinder Screen Size | 0.5 " |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
| Sensor | |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 35.6 x 23.8 mm |
| Megapixel | 12.2 MP |
| Sensor Format | Full-frame |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Total Megapixels | 12.4 MP |
| Technical Details | |
| Image Processor | BIONZ |
| Memory Function | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Other Features | |
| Stabilizer | Yes |
| Ports & Interfaces | |
| HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | 1 |
| HDMI Connector Type | D |
| HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes |
| USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 |
| USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 |
| USB Connector | Micro-USB |
| USB Connector Type | B |
| USB Version | 2.0 |
| Battery | |
| Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | 370 shots |
| Battery Life (max) | 1 h |
| Battery Type | NP-FW50 |
| Power Source Type | Battery |
| Networking | |
| Data Network | Not supported |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Standards | b/g/n |
| Packaging Content | |
| AC Adapter Included | Yes |
| Batteries Included | Yes |
| Battery Charger Included | Yes |
| Cables Included | Micro-USB |
| Hand Strap | Yes |
| Weight & Dimensions | |
| Depth | 60.3 mm |
| Height | 95.7 mm |
| Weight | 584 g |
| Weight (including Battery) | 627 g |
| Width | 126.9 mm |
| Picture Quality | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 4240 x 2832 pixels |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 3:2:L: 4240 x 2832 (12M), M: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), S: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M), APS-C L: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), M: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M), S: 1376 x 920 (1.3M)16:9:L: 4240 x 2384 (10M), M: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), S: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M), APS-C L: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), M: 212 |
| Memory | |
| Memory Slots | 1 |
