Sony
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- · 24.3MP — solid resolution
- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Sports & Action
Limited- · Weather sealed for outdoor sports
Video & Hybrid
Limited- · Log profile (Standard profiles) for grading latitude
- · Mic and headphone jacks for production audio
Landscape
Good- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Good- · 599g — compact and travel-friendly
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Limited- · Weather sealed for field conditions
Vlogging
Fair- · 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- – Superseded many times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