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Alpha 7 II

First affordable IBIS full-frame mirrorless that changed the industry.

$1,999

Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

24.3 MP

Sensor

APS-C

ISO max

25,600

Burst

5 fps

IBIS

4.5-stop

Weight

599 g

Battery

350 shots

Sensor size

Sony Alpha 7 II

35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

856 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Sony E mount

80

First-party

270

Third-party

350+

Total available

Mount introduced 2010

Body size

Sony Alpha 7 II

127 × 96 × 60 mm

599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)

127 × 96 × 60 mm · 599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 24.3MP — solid resolution
  • · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation

Sports & Action

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor sports

Video & Hybrid

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · Log profile (Standard profiles) for grading latitude
  • · Mic and headphone jacks for production audio

Landscape

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 599g — compact and travel-friendly
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for field conditions

Vlogging

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake
  • · Eye AF locks on you while filming

Pros

  • Historic IBIS FF
  • Affordable used
  • Huge lens catalog

Cons

  • Very dated AF
  • No 4K
  • Superseded many times

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Sony Alpha 7 II

Sensor

Resolution24.3 MP
Sensor typeFull Frame Exmor CMOS
Sensor size35.8 × 23.9 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorBIONZ X

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)51,200

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic first curtain
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection / contrast-detection)
AF points / zones117
AF frame coverage94 %
AF low-light limit-1 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFNo
Subject recognitionHuman

Burst

Burst (mechanical)5 fps
Burst (electronic)5 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth60 frames

Video

Max resolutionFull HD
4K max frame rate0 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsXAVC S, AVCHD, MP4, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes
IBIS effectiveness4.5 stops

Body

Weight599 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryNP-FW50
Battery life (CIPA)350 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-I

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution2,359,296 dots
EVF magnification0.71 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountSony E