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Sony A7S II

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.

GearFrame's Take

A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market price.

Starting from
£799 new
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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Who should buy this
  • Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
  • Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
  • A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
  • Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Low Light
9.0
Wedding
7.0
Portrait
7.0
Street
4.0
Sports
4.0
Great For
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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.
💍
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. See our full methodology →
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Series history
Sony A7S Series
Sony's low-light specialist full-frame mirrorless — three generations.