Sony

A7 II

The A7 II was Sony's first full-frame mirrorless with in-body stabilisation, making it a landmark camera for the system. Its 24.3MP sensor and 5-axis IBIS set a template that subsequent generations refined.

Typical Price
£549
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Value & Depreciation
£1699
Launch price
£549
Today
=
68%
Value drop
Over ~12 years, this camera has cost roughly £96/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2014
Sensor
Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm
Resolution
24.3 MP
Mount
Sony E-Mount
Dimensions
126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm
Weight
599g (body only)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
117-point phase-detect hybrid AF
Stabilisation
5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops
Burst Rate
5fps
Battery Life
350 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
1080p 60fps
Viewfinder
EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot
Screen
3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot
Memory Cards
SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI

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Series history
Sony A7 Series
Sony's core full-frame mirrorless line — refined across five generations.