Who should buy the A7S II?

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

How much does the A7S II cost in the UK?

The A7S II starts from £469 in the UK, available across 4 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Sony

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.

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.

Used from

£469

Available at 4 retailers

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£400

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£469

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£499

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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

Contrast-detect AF, 169 points; 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

Detailed Specs

Sensor Format

Full frame

Viewfinder Type

Electronic

Screen Type

Tilting

Touchscreen

Card Slots

Battery Life (CIPA)

370 shots

Dimensions

127 × 96 × 60mm

Weight (Grams)

627g

Autofocus Type

Contrast detect only

Subject Detection

Face, Eye

Max Burst Rate

5.0fps

In-Body Stabilisation

Yes (4.5 stops)

Maximum Native ISO

102400

Max Video Resolution

Max 4K Frame Rate

30fps

10-Bit Video

Log Profile

Yes

Built-in Microphone Input

Yes

Headphone Jack

Yes

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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

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

Portrait

5.8

Street

5.3

Travel

5.4

Wedding & Events

5.6

Filmmaking

6.2

Documentary

5.8

Sports & Action

5.2

Landscape

5.0

Wildlife

5.6

Casual

3.5

Food

5.2

Macro

4.8

Architecture

4.8

Astrophotography

6.8

✅ Great For

🌌

Astrophotography 6.8 Strong on image quality / low light, pixel size and lens reach / ecosystem.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

📷

Casual 3.5 Held back by ease of use and autofocus.

🏛️

Architecture 4.8 Held back by resolution and pixel-shift high-res mode.

🔬

Macro 4.8 Held back by resolution and in-camera focus stacking.

📝 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 →