Testseek.com have collected 153 expert reviews of the Sony Alpha A7 2 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Alpha A7 2.
January 2015
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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
Abstract: Sony caused a major stir in the photographic world when it introduced the 24Mp Alpha 7 and 36Mp Alpha 7R because they were the first compact system cameras to have full-frame sensors. This is something that has still yet to be done by any other manufactur...
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Published: 2014-11-27, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Small size yet delivers big on full-frame image quality, Excellent electronic viewfinder quality, Tilt-angle LCD, 5-axis image stabilisation on board whatever lens you're using, Affordable entry into full-frame
Poor battery life, Limited FE E-mount lenses (and many of the zooms aren't up to much), Autofocus system not comparable to an advanced DSLR, No pinpoint AF can see precision slip, No touchscreen
Big quality from small scale: that's what the Sony A7 II represents to us. And having used the A7 II for three weeks we've snapped some ace shots from this impressive little camera.Not that we'd call it a perfect camera, though, despite its sensor-based 5...
Becomes the first full-frame CSC to feature 5-axis in-camera image stabilisation, Inherits the excellent OLED electronic viewfinder from the Alpha 7, Redesigned handgrip and control layout enhances operation and handling
Loud shutter with no dampening or silent shooting mode available, Control wheel at the rear is rather small and fiddly to use, Movie-record button could be better positioned for videographers
Potential buyers of the A7 II fall into two camps – those who may already own an A7 and those who might be tempted by investing in a smaller and lighter system. Based on the fact that users of a mint condition A7 will only get around £570 cash if they tra...
Published: 2020-12-22, Author: Jim , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: With a smartphone in your pocket, everyone is a photographer. The latest iPhone, Galaxy, and Pixel handsets capture images that turn heads and rack up social media likes, but there's a limit to what they can do. If you're interested in trying new photo te...
Superior details thanks to full-frame sensor, Great handling, Impeccable build quality
Slightly expensive, Very few lenses available, Disappointing battery life
We loved using the Sony Alpha 7 II. We'd even go as far as to say that it is a feat of engineering that only Sony could have achieved. With detailed results and powerful tech, the Alpha 7 II is a very good alternative to DSLRs and we have already highligh...
Abstract: Our Sony A7 II Review tells all you need to know about the camera. Sony makes it clear that it is taking full-frame mirrorless cameras seriously by announcing A7 II. In effect, it is replacing its earlier, the first and affordable full-frame compact syste...
Stellar imaging quality, 5-axis stabilisation massively boosts handheld performance, Top notch build quality and design
No 4K video option
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, it's a star.But it's outstanding in almost all o...
Abstract: A rainy, overcast day is probably the worst weather you could hope for when you're trying to launch a new camera, but given the biggest innovation in the new Sony A7 II is the 5-axis image stabilization, which is the first in a full-frame camera, I guess ...
Abstract: A rainy, overcast day is probably the worst weather you could hope for when you're trying to launch a new camera, but given the biggest innovation in the new Sony A7 II is the 5-axis image stabilization which is the first in a full-frame camera, I guess y...
