Sony

A7S II

Name: A7S II
Brand: Sony
Availability: InStock

The Sony A7S II was the camera that defined a generation of low-light filmmaking. The first Sony mirrorless with in-body image stabilisation, it combined a 12.1MP full-frame sensor with the ability to record 4K internally using a full sensor readout — no crop, no external recorder needed. Its ISO range up to 409,600 and legendary high-ISO performance made it the go-to camera for documentary, wedding, and available-light videography.

Typical Price

£799–£999

Average price across retailers: ~£899

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Core

Released

2015

Sensor

12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS

Resolution

12.1 MP

Mount

Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)

Dimensions

126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm

Weight

584g body only

Weather Sealed

Yes

Performance

Autofocus

169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards

Stabilisation

5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS)

Burst Rate

5fps continuous

Battery Life

~370 shots (CIPA)

Features

Video

4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3

Viewfinder

EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification

Screen

3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots

Memory Cards

Dual SD UHS-I slots

Connectivity

USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack

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Suitability Score by Genre

Vlogging & Video

9.0

Low Light

9.0

Wedding

7.0

Portrait

7.0

Street

4.0

Sports

4.0

✅ Great For

🎬

Vlogging & Video Internal 4K, IBIS, and S-Log — a landmark video camera still capable for professional use.

🌙

Low Light ISO 409,600 with outstanding rendering — still one of the best low-light cameras available.

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Wedding Superb for low-lit reception video. Slow AF limits stills coverage of fast moments.

👤

Portrait Excellent for video portraits. 12MP limits large print stills work.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

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Street AF is too slow for candid street photography. Better suited to considered shooting.

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Sports Slow AF and 5fps burst are not suited to sports or action photography.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.