About Sony A7S II
PRO REVIEW by Prince McClinton, Content Creator and Entrepreneur
"We primarily use the a7SII for capturing low-light video because of its high ISO capabilities. It’s pretty amazing how great the footage quality is in lowlight situations. "
Sensitivity mastered
Expand your expressive freedom
Meet the α7S II — with ultra-high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, internal 4K movie recording and superior shooting stability.
Supreme light sensitivity
Sensitivity to ISO 409600 and wide dynamic range refine stills/movies.
5-axis optical image stabilization
Ensures stable expression of stills and movies using various lenses..
High-quality 4K movie recording
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.
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
Advanced features such as S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3 and 120fps Full HD recording.
More dynamic detail
Ultra-high sensitivity, extra-wide dynamic range and improved image processing algorithm deliver high-quality images with spectacular details.
35 mm Exmor® CMOS sensor
12.2 megapixels, wide ISO and dynamic ranges, and advanced light capture for subtler gradation.
BIONZ X™ image processing engine
Advanced algorithm realizes extra-fine detail with minimal noise in producing stills and movies.
Sony A7S II Specifications
- Lens Compatibility
- Sony E-mount lenses
- Lens Mount
- Sony E-mount lenses
- Camera Type
- Interchangeable Lens Digital Mirrorless Camera
- Sensor
- 35mm full frame Exmor CMOS sensor (35.8 x 23.9mm)
Pixels:
Actual: 12.4 Megapixel
Effective: 12.2 Megapixel - Max Resolution
- 4240 x 2832
- Aspect Ratio
- 3:2, 16:9
- Aspect Ratio
- 3:2, 16:9
- File Formats
- Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: AVCHD Ver. 2.0, MP4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC S
Audio: AAC LC, AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (Stereo) - Bit Depth
- 14-bit
- Dust Reduction System
- Yes
- Memory Card Type
- SD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo
- Image Stabilization
- Sensor-Shift, 5-Way
- Video Recording
- NTSC/PAL
- Video Resolution
- 3840 x 2160: 30 fps, 24 fps, 25 fps
1920 x 1080: 120 fps, 100 fps
1920 x 1080: 60 fps, 50 fps, 30 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps - Video Format: 4K - XAVC S
- 3840 x 2160p / 29.97 fps (100 Mbps)
3840 x 2160p / 29.97 fps (60 Mbps)
3840 x 2160p / 23.98 fps (100 Mbps)
3840 x 2160p / 23.98 fps (60 Mbps)
3840 x 2160p / 25 fps (100 Mbps)
3840 x 2160p / 23.98 fps (60 Mbps)
3840 x 2160p / 25 fps (100 Mbps)
3840 x 2160p / 25 fps (60 Mbps) - Video Format: High Definition - XAVC S
- 1920 x 1080p / 120 fps (100 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 100 fps (100 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 120 fps (60 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 100 fps (60 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 59.94 fps (50 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 29.97 fps (50 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 23.98 fps (50 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 50 fps (50 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 25 fps (50 Mbps) - Video Format: High Definition - AVCHD
- 1920 x 1080p / 59.94 fps (28 Mbps)
1920 x 1080i / 59.94 fps (24 Mbps)
1920 x 1080i / 59.94 fps (17 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 23.98 fps (24 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 23.98 fps (17 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 50 fps (28 Mbps)
1920 x 1080i / 50 fps (24 Mbps)
1920 x 1080i / 50 fps (17 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 25 fps (24 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 25 fps (17 Mbps) - Video Format: High Definition - MP4
- 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (28 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 29.97 fps (16 Mbps)
1280 x 720p / 29.97 fps (6 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 50 fps (28 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 25 fps (16 Mbps)
1280 x 720p / 25 fps (6 Mbps) - Video Clip Length
- Up to 29 Min 59 Sec
- Audio Recording
- Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo
Optional External Mic: With Video, Stereo + Mono - ISO Sensitivity
- Auto, 100-102400 (Extended Mode: 50-409600)
- Shutter
- Type: Electronic & Mechanical
Speed: 30 - 1/8000 second - Metering Method
- Center-weighted average metering, Multiple, Spot metering
- Exposure Modes
- Aperture Priority, Auto, Intelligent Auto, Manual, Movie, Programmed Auto, Scene Selection, Shutter Priority, Superior Auto, Sweep Panorama
- Metering Range
- EV -3.0 - EV 20.0
- Compensation
- -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
- White Balance Modes
- Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
- Burst Rate
- Up to 5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 frames
Up to 2.5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 frames - Focus Type
- Auto & Manual
- Focus Mode
- Continuous-servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S)
- Autofocus Points
- Contrast Detection:169
- Flash
- Flash Modes: Auto, Fill-in, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Wireless
Built-in Flash: No
Max Sync Speed: 1 / 250 seconds
Flash Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe - Viewfinder
- Type: Electronic
Size: 0.5"
Pixel Count: 2,359,296
Eye Point: 23.00mm
Coverage: 100%
Diopter Adjustment: - 4 to +3m - Display Screen
- 3" Rear Screen LCD (1,228,800)
Screen Coverage: 100% - Continuous Shooting
- Up to 5 fps
- Self Timer
- 10 seconds, 5 seconds, 2 seconds
- Interfaces
- Headphone minijack
Microphone minijack
Multi/Micro USB Terminal
Multi Interface Shoe
Vertical Grip Connector - Wi-Fi Capable
- Yes
- Battery
- 1x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack, 7.4 VDC, 1020 mAh
- AC Power Adapter
- AC-UUD11 AC
- Operating Temperature
- 32 to 104½F (0 to 40½C)
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 4.6 x 2.7 x 1.5" (116.8 x 68.6 x 38.1mm)
- Weight
- 19.61 oz (555.93g) body only
21.13 oz (599.03g) with battery and media - UPC Code
- 027242894273
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