Sony Alpha a7S II Black 2015
Its 12.2MP full-frame sensor prioritizes large pixels for exceptional low-light performance, capturing clean 4K30 video with full pixel readout and an ISO range expandable to 409600. The compact, weather-sealed body integrates 5-axis in-body stabilization and S-Log3 gamma for enhanced dynamic range in a portable form factor. This camera is best for run-and-gun videographers and vloggers who need reliable handheld 4K recording in challenging, dimly lit environments.
Snapshot
Avantages et inconvénients
Pros
- Strong stabilization (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong social proof (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong evf (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong af (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average sensor (6th percentile)
- Below average burst (28th percentile)
What owners think
L'évolution de l'avis des propriétaires dans le temps
ExclusivitéD'après la date à laquelle les clients ont rédigé leurs avis — pour voir si l'enthousiasme initial s'est confirmé.
- Q2 201983/100
Buyers in Q2 2019 praised the A7sii's low-light performance and reliability, noting improved autofocus, but flagged IBIS shake, battery life, and lack of 4K 60fps as drawbacks.
- Outstanding low-light shooting and image quality, best for natural light photos and video.
- Improved autofocus and Eye-AF, but limited to AF-S; jittery in continuous mode.
- Minor quality issues: shutter shake, cropped 120fps HD, and mediocre LCD/battery life.
- Lacks desired features like 4K 60fps and 10-bit internal recording.
- Q4 201785/100
Buyers praised the A7S II's low-light performance and 12MP workflow efficiency for real estate photography. One reported a defective unit with slog4 errors on first try, but the replacement worked fine.
- Excellent low-light capability (ISO 3200-6400) and small file sizes streamline real estate shooting workflow.
- Video performance delivers promised S-Log3 flexibility for real estate walkthroughs.
- First camera unit received gave error messages in slog4 and had to be returned for replacement.
- German reviewer called it the best night-shooting camera, citing dramatic quality and usability upgrade over Blackmagic Pocket.
D'après 14 avis clients datés, regroupés par trimestre civil. L'analyse par période est en anglais.
The proof
Performances
Caractéristiques techniques
Fiche technique complète
Sensor
| Type | Exmor CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 12.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 169 |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 169 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 5 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | XAVC S |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Face à la concurrence
| Spec | Sony Alpha a7S II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 12.2MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 169 | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 5 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 454 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7S II | 76.4 | 82.2 | 76.4 | 28.4 | 69.9 | 6.3 | 44.9 | 62.7 | 66.8 | 83.3 | 84.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.3 | 87.4 | 94.6 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.2 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 99.6 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87.5 | 95.4 | 89.4 | 84.7 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 96.8 | 83 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 93.7 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90 | 89.1 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 98.8 | 64.2 | 97.3 | 83 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 84.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 83.7 | 87.4 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.2 | 55.8 | 89.1 | 83 | 93.2 | 77.8 | 96.2 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 89.8 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.3 | 40.6 | 94.2 | 83 | 93.2 | 76.3 | 99.6 |
Scores par usage
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