Sony Alpha a7S II

performance, usability, portability, image quality, price

screen, viewfinder, flash

84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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0% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Great low-light performance ; Excellent for video ; Much-improved ergonomics

Limited detail capture among full-frame cameras ; Unimpressive burst performance

Super-high ISO ISO 409,600 maximum ; Internal 4K video recording ; AF system good in low light

Video record button not ideally placed ; Expensive and specialist ; 8-bit rather than 10 or 12-bit video

The A7S II is the best video shooting stills camera available at the moment. The resolution is kept to 12 million pixels to allow better light gathering power and improve video quality. It produces video close to that of professional-level dedicated,...

Superb video quality ; Great in low light conditions ; Metal-bodied toughness

It’s really expensive

A marked improvement on the already-impressive A7S, delivering top class low light and video performance.

Improved handling and design ; Excellent image quality ; Excellent ISO range ; 4K video can be recorded internally ; MicroUSB charging / power ; 5-axis image stabilisation ; Wi-Fi and NFC ; Sony PlayMemories Apps ; Dual-axis electronic level

12 megapixels may not be enough for stills photographers ; Camera video fussy about memory cards ; Shorter battery life than previous model ; Focus struggled in low-light at times

For the serious videographer, or movie maker, the advanced options available for high quality video output that the Sony Alpha A7S Mark II provides will be most welcome, and compared to some of the competition, particularly traditional video cameras,...

Just like its predecessor, the A7S II earns our Recommended badge, given the enhancements. There’s a lot of cool technology and it’s a great-performing camera, but it isn’t for everyone. This camera is geared to specific shooters who really like...

Full-frame 4K video recording. Incredible high ISO image quality. 5fps burst shooting. In-body image stabilization. Hinged rear display. Sharp EVF. Dust- and moisture-resistant design.

Expensive. 12-megapixel resolution can be limiting. Omits PC sync socket. Overly sensitive eye sensor. No built-in flash.

Conclusions Low-light photographers and videographers are sure to swoon over the Sony Alpha 7S II. Its 12-megapixel sensor offers unmatched image fidelity at the high ISO sensitivities you'll use when capturing stills or video in dim light. And the 4K...

Absolutely superb nigh and low light shooting ability ; Excellent EXMOR full-frame sensor ; Robust build ; 169 AF points ; Massive ISO ; Remarkably crisp 4K and Full HD video quality

Expensive, very expensive ; Could use better organized touchscreen menu controls

Overall, despite its very high price, we love the Sony A7S II and for users who want a superb compact mirrorless camera for low light video and photo shooting, we pretty much can’t recommend a better device. However, if you just want 4K video for...

A number of enhancements have been made to the look and feel of the Sony A7S II to make it more user friendly, reliable and intuitive. Its magnesium-alloy body is both light and highly robust and the grip and shutter buttons have been re-designed so...