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Sony A7R II

The Sony A7R II was a landmark camera — the first in the A7R series to feature in-body image stabilisation, the first with a back-illuminated full-frame sensor (the 42.4MP BSI CMOS Exmor R), the first A7R with 4K video, and the first with on-sensor phase-detect autofocus. In a single generation, Sony addressed every major criticism of the original A7R. The result was a camera that could shoot 42MP handheld with confidence, track subjects in challenging light, and record 4K without the crop that affected rivals. It remained one of the finest resolution cameras available for years after its release.

GearFrame's Take

The A7R II transformed the A7R series — adding IBIS, 4K video, BSI sensor tech, and phase-detect AF in one generation. A landmark Sony camera.

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Value & Depreciation
£2600
Launch price
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£799
Today
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69%
Value drop
Over ~11 years, this camera has cost roughly £164/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

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Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) Video log: S-Log2 SD cards and speeds →
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Core
Released
2015
Sensor
42.4MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R
Resolution
42.4 MP
Mount
Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Dimensions
126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm
Weight
625g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
399 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points, face detection
Stabilisation
IBIS — 5-axis, up to 4.5 stops (first A7R with IBIS)
Burst Rate
5fps
Battery Life
~290 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K/30p (S35 or full-frame), 1080p/120p
Viewfinder
EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification
Screen
3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch)
Memory Cards
Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity
USB, Wi-Fi, NFC
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
Full frame
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Screen Type
Tilting
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
290 shots
Dimensions
127 × 96 × 60mm
Weight (Grams)
625g
Autofocus Type
On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)
Subject Detection
Face, Eye
Max Burst Rate
5.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
Yes (4.5 stops)
Maximum Native ISO
25600
Max Video Resolution
4K
Max 4K Frame Rate
30fps
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
Yes (S-Log2)
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
Yes

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25 lenses compatible with the Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) mount.

Who should buy this
  • Landscape and architecture photographers who want 42MP with IBIS for handheld shooting
  • Portrait and studio photographers who need high resolution with improved AF reliability
  • Sony FE system users who want a capable high-resolution body at a used price
  • A7R I owners who need the stabilisation, 4K, and improved AF the original lacked
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
7.1
Street
5.8
Travel
5.6
Wedding & Events
5.5
Filmmaking
5.9
Documentary
6.1
Sports & Action
5.8
Landscape
6.4
Wildlife
6.7
Casual
3.9
Food
6.4
Macro
5.8
Architecture
6.4
Astrophotography
6.0
✅ Great For
🧑
Portrait 7.1 Strong on autofocus, image quality / low light and resolution. 42MP and IBIS combine to produce portrait files with extraordinary detail and smooth skin.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 3.9 Held back by ease of use and generation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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Series history
Sony A7R Series
Sony's high-resolution full-frame mirrorless line — four generations of 42–61MP.
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