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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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£799 new
Average price across retailers: ~£999
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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

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14 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
Portrait
9.0
Landscape
9.0
Architecture
9.0
Travel
7.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Great For
👤
Portrait 42MP and IBIS combine to produce portrait files with extraordinary detail and smooth skin.
🏔️
Landscape 42MP BSI sensor captures extraordinary landscape detail. IBIS enables handheld long exposures.
🏛️
Architecture High resolution rewards architecture and interior photography with fine spatial detail.
✈️
Travel IBIS and weather sealing help. Battery life and single slot are travel limitations.
🎬
Vlogging & Video 4K video is capable. No touch, tilting-only screen, and no 4K/60p limit video use.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🏅
Sports & Action 5fps and moderate AF tracking speed are insufficient for fast sports or action.
📝 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. 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.