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January 2015
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153 Reviews
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3307 Reviews
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The editors liked
5axis image stabilisation
New handgrip and control layout
Highres EVF
Effective 5-axis image stabilization
Bright
Clear pictures
Fast access to settings
Surprisingly small for a full-frame camera
Excellent 42-megapixel image sensor. Superb high ISO imaging. In-body image stabilization. 5fps continuous shooting. Hybrid autofocus system. Hinged rear display. Excellent EVF. Dust- and moisture-resistant design. 4K video capture.
Image stabilization is a nice addition
Pretty much the same price as the original A7
Faster autofocus performance
More controls with the extra function buttons
Full frame sensor
In-body stabilization
Value for money
5-axis in-body stabilization system
24-megapixel full-frame image sensor
Compact design
5fps burst shooting
Clean
Detailed high ISO images
Sharp
Tilting rear LCD
Focus peaking and magnification
Sharp OLED EVF
Improved ergonomics
Dust and moistu
Image stabilization for all lenses
Still the most compact full-frame camera you can get
Improved build quality and ergonomics
Well-built body
Relatively portable among full-frame cameras
Excellent image quality
In-body image stabilization
Compatible with many different Sony FE lenses
Fantastic stabilization system
Solid construction
IS is useful during still and video capture
Excellent Raw dynamic range
Metering and white balance
Excellent resolution
Large
Highres viewfinder
Camera is comfortable to hold
Solid build quality
Onsensor PDAF
Plenty of Customizable buttons
Built
The editors didn't like
Control wheel on the rear is a touch fiddly
Loud operational noise
Battery life not great
Slow writing to memory card
Quirky autofocus
Motion distortion from shutter roll in action video
Expensive. Omits PC sync socket. Overly sensitive eye sensor. No built-in flash
Too quick of a refresh. They should have waited another year and added even better functions to the camera
24 megapixels adequate but no more
Full HD video
No 4K
Modest 5fps continuous shooting
Lacks PC sync socket
No built-in flash
External battery charger not included
Battery life is disappointing
Sensor design includes OLPF
Hyperactive eye sensor
Limited and expensive lens options
Disappointing JPEG output
Autofocus still not as good as competition
Underwhelming battery life
No weather-sealing or water resistance
Average battery life
No auto-brightness control for LCD screen
Noisy high ISO images
Raw compression issues
Heavy for a mirrorless camera
Control dials are small
And too recessed
Subject tracking in continuous AF can be unreliable
No quick way to magnify AF point to 100% to check focus in Image Review/Playback
Published: 2014-12-08, Author: Michael , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: The recent surprise announcement of Sony's a7 Mark II had people reeling about the first-ever 5-axis in-body stabilisation on a full-frame camera. We recently got our meathooks on one of the new cams and wanted to show you just a bit of what it can do bef...
Size and handling, Image quality, Effective in-body stabilization system
Viewfinder colours slightly undersaturated, Position of Record button, Significant price increase over A7
The Sony Alpha A7 II is a superb camera that has all the benefits of a full-frame sensor without the bulk. It has good AF, superb image stabilization and produces very high quality images in a wide range of conditions...
Abstract: The α7 II is a full frame CSC of true professional quality that brings strong competition to DSLR systems and offers huge imaging potential in a lightweight body. The 24-million-pixel full frame sensor brings excellent dynamic range coupled with low noise...
Size and handling, Image quality, Effective in, body stabilization system
Viewfinder colours slightly undersaturated, Position of Record button, Significant price increase over A7
The Sony A7 II is a superb camera that has all the benefits of a full-frame sensor without the bulk. It has good AF, superb image stabilization and produces very high quality images in a wide range of conditions...
Abstract: Lack of perceived serious intent may well be the reason this superlative mirrorless SLR from Sony, the Alpha 7 II, was being heavily discounted at the time of writing. I was struck when I first handled it by how small and compact it is and how pleasingly...
Photo answers review Photo answers rating A little over a year ago, Sony fired a warning shot across the bows of Canon and Nikon by releasing the world's first ever full-frame mirrorless camera – the A7. It was small, light and the image quality match...
Stellar imaging quality, 5-axis stabilisation massively boosts handheld performance, Top notch build quality and design
No 4K video option
The Sony A7 II is a truly superb high-end camera The A7 II's stabilisation sets it apart from every other full-frame camera on the market. For shooting handheld video, for shooting with long lenses or for shooting longer exposures in low light conditions...
Good picture quality up to ISO 6400, Buildquality, Premium electronic viewfinder, Mechanical stabilisation works with all lenses, Comprehensive video mode, Adjustable LCD screen, WiFi / NFC connectivity, Hot shoe for attaching accessories, Fast AF and 5fp
Battery life should be better, No builtin flash, LCD screen not touchsensitive, Shutter is too noisy, Rear settings wheel is too small, No USB 3.0, Still no separate battery charger, No 4K video
We had some excellent shooting sessions with the Sony A7 II. It's very nice to use and offers all-round performance. The picture quality is excellent, and, with the help of a lens converter, you can re-use all your old full-format lenses from different ma...
Hello , is it the A7 II you were looking for? If you were expecting the A7 II to be a revolutionary update, we understand if it feels underwhelming. On the outside, not much appears to have changed. But while it doesn't distance itself from its predec...
Full-frame image quality in a compact body, Rock-steady five-axis stabilization, XAVC-S video format
Slow burst modes not ideal for action, No built-in flash
We highly recommend the Sony A7 Mark II. While you can now get a great deal on the original model and get equally pleasing photos, it is worth spending that extra $400 for better video capture and the terrific five-axis stabilization system. The newer mo...
