Sony Alpha a7R II Black 2015

★★★★☆ 4.4 (4)

The 42.4MP full-frame BSI-CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor deliver exceptional resolution, while 399-point phase-detect AF with Eye AF and 5-stop 5-axis IBIS ensure sharp, stabilized images even in a weather-sealed body weighing just 624g. Despite its pro-level imaging, the compact magnesium alloy body and built-in Wi-Fi with NFC make it a discreet travel companion. This camera is best for landscape and portrait photographers who need travel-friendly 42MP resolution without the bulk of a medium format system.

Type mirrorless
Sensor 42.4MP full-frame
AF Points 399 pts
Burst 5 fps
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 624 g
Sony Alpha a7R II Black 2015 camera
61 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong build (95th percentile) 95th
  • Strong stabilization (84th percentile) 84th
  • Strong display (83th percentile) 83th
  • Strong evf (82th percentile) 82th

Cons

  • Below average social proof (25th percentile)
  • Below average burst (28th percentile)

What owners think

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 82.1
EVF 82.2
Build 95.3
Burst 28.4
Video 40.9
Sensor 62.1
Battery 44.9
Display 83
Connectivity 75.9
Social Proof 25.4
Stabilization 84.4

Specifications

Full Specifications

Sensor

Type BSI-CMOS
Size full-frame
Megapixels 42.4 MP
ISO Range 100
Processor BIONZ X

Autofocus

AF Points 399
Eye AF Yes

Shooting

Burst (Mechanical) 5
Electronic Shutter Yes

Video

Max Resolution 4K
4K FPS 30
1080p FPS 60
Log Profile Yes
Codec XAVC S

Display & EVF

Screen Size 3"
Touchscreen Yes
Articulating Yes
EVF Resolution 2.36 M dots

Build

Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Yes
USB USB
HDMI HDMI
Hot Shoe Yes

vs Competition

Spec Sony Alpha a7R II Fujifilm X-T4 X-T4 Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II OM System OM-5 OM-5
Type mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless
Sensor 42.4MP full-frame 26.1MP aps-c 24.5MP full-frame 24.2MP full-frame 45MP full-frame 20.4MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points 399 425 273 779 1053 121
Burst FPS 5 15 30 30 30 30
Video 4K @30fps 4K @60fps 4K @60fps 6K @60fps 8K @120fps 4K @30fps
IBIS true true true true true true
Weather Sealed true true true true true true
Weight (g) 624 526 620 658 590 366
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfEvfBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofStabilization
Sony Alpha a7R II 82.182.295.328.440.962.144.98375.925.484.4
Fujifilm X-T4 X-T4 Compare 84.693.18280.179.493.495.98382.192.191.5
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare 81.789.195.387.884.653.290.58393.299.284.4
Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Compare 96.99196.690.492.948.490.199.293.292.184.4
Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Compare 98.394.594.290.498.863.244.999.793.287.299.6
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Compare 74.982.274.984.770.940.687.6838567.191.5

Price

Value & Pricing

From ¥414,539 1 offers across 1 retailers
Amazon.co.jp 1 offers From ¥414,539
¥414,539

Usage Scores

Overall (60.8)Video (55.3)Travel (60.9)Youtube (59.9)Beginner (61.6)Vlogging (57)Streaming (52.9)Photography (68.4)Wedding Events (62.3)Sports Wildlife (59.2)Product Photography (66.3)

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