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.
Keeping it simple - For someone who is not too bothered about technicalities, this Sony device works!
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the ILCE-7M2 is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 117 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.
Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the Sony ILCE-7M2 will satisfy your needs..
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The ILCE-7M2 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this.
For those special occasions, this Sony camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording.
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 ILCE-7M2 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 (35.8 x 23.9 mm mm), helps with the actual quality of the recorded image. It also packs in Wi-Fi in this neat package.
High definition entertainment - While shooting a variety of scenes for your next release, this camera has you covered due to the (35.8 x 23.9 mm mm image sensor it houses.
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.
Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise.
In taking those celestial photographs, the image sensor size a key component which measures at 35.8 x 23.9 mm (mm) for this particular camera model. You'll also want to shoot using the RAW file format to maximise the details you capture. Good news is, this camera supports that format!
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 ILCE-7M2 is a really good choice.
Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Sony ILCE-7M2 comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from.
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 ILCE-7M2 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.
To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from Sony is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi.
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.
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Specification | Description |
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Design | |
Camera Type | Mirrorless |
Product Colour | Black |
Camera | |
Anti-dust Function | Yes |
Aperture Priority AE | Yes |
Image Formats Supported | JPEG, RAW |
Multi Burst Mode | Yes |
Orientation Sensor | Yes |
Panorama Mode | Yes |
Photo Effects | 1 |
Playback Modes | Slideshow |
Scene Modes | Close-up (macro), Night, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Landscape (scenery) |
Scene Modes Present | Yes |
Self-timer Delay | 2, 10 s |
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 Correction | ±3EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step) |
Flash Modes | Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Pre-flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization |
Flash Sync-speed | 0.004 s |
Pre-flash | Yes |
Focusing | |
Auto Focus | Yes |
Auto Focus (AF) Lock | Yes |
Auto Focus (AF) Points | 117 |
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | 1 |
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Spot 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, 25600, 51200, Auto |
ISO Sensitivity (max) | 51200 |
ISO Sensitivity (min) | 50 |
Light Exposure Correction | ±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step) |
Light Exposure Modes | AUTO (iAUTO, Superior Auto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, Movie |
Light Metering | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Manual Exposure | Yes |
Shutter | |
Camera Shutter Speed | 30 - 1/8000 s |
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 | 60 s |
Video | |
Camcorder Media Type | Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Full HD | Yes |
HD Type | Full HD |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Motion JPEG Frame Rate | 60 fps |
Speakers | 1 |
Supported Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 |
Video Formats Supported | AVCHD, MP4 |
Video Recording | Yes |
Video Resolutions | 640 x 480, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Audio | |
Audio Formats Supported | AAC LC, LCPM |
Audio System | Dolby Digital |
Built-in Microphone | Yes |
Headphone Output Type | 3.5 |
Headphone Outputs | 1 |
Microphone In | Yes |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
Microphone Port - Size | 3.5 |
Lens System | |
Interchangeable Lens Present | 1 |
Lens Mount Interface | Sony E |
Storage | |
Compatible Memory Cards | MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Display | |
Built-in Display | Yes |
Display | TFT |
Display Diagonal | 3 |
Display Resolution (numeric) | 1228800 pixels |
Field Of View | 100 % |
Flip-out Screen | Yes |
Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes |
Viewfinder | |
Diopter Adjustment (D-D) | -4 to +3 |
Diopter Correction | Yes |
Electronic Viewfinder | Yes |
Magnification | 0.71 x |
Viewfinder Screen Size | 0.5 " |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Sensor | |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 35.8 x 23.9 mm |
Megapixel | 24.3 MP |
Sensor Format | Full-frame |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Total Megapixels | 24.7 MP |
Other Features | |
Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
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) | 350 shots |
Battery Type | NP-FW50 |
Power Source Type | Battery |
Networking | |
Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi Standards | b/g/n |
Packaging Content | |
AC Adapter Included | Yes |
Cables Included | USB |
Certificates | |
Certification | CE |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Depth | 59.7 mm |
Height | 95.7 mm |
Weight | 556 g |
Weight (including Battery) | 599 g |
Width | 126.9 mm |
Picture Quality | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Still Image Resolution(s) | 6000 x 40003936 x 26243008 x 20003936 x 26243008 x 20001968 x 13126000 x 33763936 x 22163008 x 16883936 x 22163008 x 16881968 x 1112 |