In a nutshell
Summary
Prepare to be amazed by the full-frame, palm-size Sony A7R Mark II. The world’s first 35mm full-frame back-illuminated CMOS sensor, featuring 42.4 megapixel high-resolution, fast hybrid AF, 4K movie recording, higher ISO performance and 5fps shooting speed.
The Sony Alpha A7R Mark II digital camera takes mirrorless imaging to the next level. The incredible sensor is built for improved low light operation and speeds up data throughput, for superior high-resolution images and 4K recording.
In the hands
Micro review and performance highlights
Thanks to its solid-build and rugged engineering, the A7R Mark II is ready for action in all conditions. The lightweight, compact body is weather-proof sealing out dust and water, allowing you to continue capturing in the most inclement of conditions. The Sony A7R body uses magnesium-alloy plates on the front, top, and back for a rugged exterior. The grip has been well-sculpted to comfortably sit in the hand.
Ideal for
Recommended usage
The Sony A7R Mark II is more than capable of delivering movie-standard recording. This camera has a higher-resolution 4K QFHD: 3840x2160, full pixel readout without the pixel binning of the Super 35mm format. For capturing in difficult positions or simply for convenience, the Sony AR7 Mark II offers a high-resolution 1288k dot 3-inch tilting screen integrated at the back of the camera.
Having a 5-axis image stabilisation system that is carefully fine-tuned to the 42.4 megapixel performance, means you are able to zoom in on distant subjects, capture close up and night scenes with minimal blur or shake, and ensure maximum clarity. It really is as convenient and easy as it sounds.
Features you need to know about
Key features and USPs
Enjoy higher resolution, sensitivity, and readout speed. The 42.4 megapixel CMOS sensor boosts light collection effectiveness, increases circuitry scale and, along with the help of a quick-transmission copper wiring layer, outputs data approximately 3.5 times faster, with minimal image noise.
With the ability to capture such extraordinary detail, you won’t want anything getting in your way. That’s why the Sony AR7 Mark II has a newly developed reduced-vibration shutter that minimises image blur. The silent shutter mode also eliminates camera shake during shutter movement.
For faster, smarter, truer processing, the Bionz X image processing engine ensures images benefit from low-noise depiction for clearer, more natural shots. Users can also s
Summary
Prepare to be amazed by the full-frame, palm-size Sony A7R Mark II. The world’s first 35mm full-frame back-illuminated CMOS sensor, featuring 42.4 megapixel high-resolution, fast hybrid AF, 4K movie recording, higher ISO performance and 5fps shooting speed.
The Sony Alpha A7R Mark II digital camera takes mirrorless imaging to the next level. The incredible sensor is built for improved low light operation and speeds up data throughput, for superior high-resolution images and 4K recording.
In the hands
Micro review and performance highlights
Thanks to its solid-build and rugged engineering, the A7R Mark II is ready for action in all conditions. The lightweight, compact body is weather-proof sealing out dust and water, allowing you to continue capturing in the most inclement of conditions. The Sony A7R body uses magnesium-alloy plates on the front, top, and back for a rugged exterior. The grip has been well-sculpted to comfortably sit in the hand.
Ideal for
Recommended usage
The Sony A7R Mark II is more than capable of delivering movie-standard recording. This camera has a higher-resolution 4K QFHD: 3840x2160, full pixel readout without the pixel binning of the Super 35mm format. For capturing in difficult positions or simply for convenience, the Sony AR7 Mark II offers a high-resolution 1288k dot 3-inch tilting screen integrated at the back of the camera.
Having a 5-axis image stabilisation system that is carefully fine-tuned to the 42.4 megapixel performance, means you are able to zoom in on distant subjects, capture close up and night scenes with minimal blur or shake, and ensure maximum clarity. It really is as convenient and easy as it sounds.
Features you need to know about
Key features and USPs
Enjoy higher resolution, sensitivity, and readout speed. The 42.4 megapixel CMOS sensor boosts light collection effectiveness, increases circuitry scale and, along with the help of a quick-transmission copper wiring layer, outputs data approximately 3.5 times faster, with minimal image noise.
With the ability to capture such extraordinary detail, you won’t want anything getting in your way. That’s why the Sony AR7 Mark II has a newly developed reduced-vibration shutter that minimises image blur. The silent shutter mode also eliminates camera shake during shutter movement.
For faster, smarter, truer processing, the Bionz X image processing engine ensures images benefit from low-noise depiction for clearer, more natural shots. Users can also s
General | |
Camera type | Interchangeable-lens digital camera |
Lens compatibility | E-mount |
Image sensor | |
Type | 35mm full frame (35.9 x 24.0mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor |
Number of pixels (effective) | Approx. 42.4 megapixels |
Number of pixels (total) | Approx. 43.6 megapixels |
Image sensor aspect ratio | 3:2 |
Anti-dust system | Charge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism |
Recording system (still images) | |
Recording format | JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) |
Image size (pixels) | [3:2 aspect ratio] 35mm full frame L: 7952 x 5304 (42M), M: 5168 x 3448 (18M), S: 3984 x 2656 (11M) APS-C L: 5168 x 3448 (18M), M: 3984 x 2656 (11M), S: 2592 x 1728 (4.5M) [16:9 aspect ratio] 35mm full frame L: 7952 x 4472 (36M), M: 5168 x 2912 (15M), S: 3984 x 2240 (8.9M) APS-C L: 5168 x 2912 (15M), M: 3984 x 2240 (8.9M), S: 2592 x 1456 (3.8M) [Sweep Panorama] Wide: Horizontal 12416 x 1856 (23M), vertical 5536 x 2160 (12M) Standard: Horizontal 8192 x 1856 (15M), vertical 3872 x 2160 (8.4M) |
Image quality modes | RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Extra fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard |
RAW output | 14 bit |
Picture Effect | 13 modes: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R, G, B, Y), High Contrast Monochrome,Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration |
Creative Style | Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Black & White, Sepia (Contrast -3 to +3 steps, Saturation -3 to +3 steps, Sharpness -3 to +3 steps) (Style Box 1-6 also provided) |
Dynamic range functions | Off, Dynamic Range Optimiser
(Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range: Auto Exposure Difference,
Exposure Difference Level (1.0-6.0 EV, 1.0 EV step) |
Colour space | sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and
Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS™ Color |
Recording system (movies) | |
Recording format | XAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant / MP4 |
Video compression | XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
Audio recording format | XAVC S: LPCM, 2ch AVCHD: Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch |
Image size (pixels) | [NTSC] XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (30p/100Mbps, 30p/60Mbps, 24p/100Mbps, 24p/60Mbps) XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/50Mbps, 30p/50Mbps, 24p/50Mbps), 1280 x 720 (120p/50Mbps) AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS, 60i/24Mbps/FX, 60i/17Mbps/FH, 24p/24Mbps/FX, 24p/17Mbps/FH) MP4: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28Mbps, 30p/16Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30p/6Mbps) [PAL] XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (25p/100Mbps, 25p/60Mbps) XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (50p/50Mbps, 25p/50Mbps), 1280 x 720 (100p/50Mbps) AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (50p/28Mbps/PS, 50i/24Mbps/FX, 50i/17Mbps/FH, 25p/24Mbps/FX, 25p/17Mbps/FH) MP4: 1920 x 1080 (50p/28Mbps, 25p/16Mbps), 1280 x 720 (25p/6Mbps) |
Picture Profile | Yes (Off / PP1-PP7) Parameters:
Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%],
S-Log2), Black Gamma, Knee, Colour Mode, Saturation, Colour Phase,
Colour Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset |
Movie functions | Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, AF Tracking Sensitivity, AF Drive Speed, Auto Slow Shutter, HDMI info. Display (On/Off selectable), Time Code/User Bit, Picture Profile, Creative Style, Picture Effect, Rec Control, Dual Video Rec, Marker Setting, PAL/NTSC Selector |
Colour space | xvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS™ Color |
Clean HDMI output | |
Clean HDMI output | NTSC: 3840 x 2160 (30p/24p) / 1920 x
1080 (60p/24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60i), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit/ RGB 8bit PAL: 3840 x 2160 (25p) / 1920 x 1080 (50p) / 1920 x 1080 (50i), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit/ RGB 8bit |
Media | |
Media | Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro (M2), SD memory card, SDHC memory card
(UHS-I compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I compliant), microSD memory
card, microSDHC memory card, microSDXC memory card |
Slot | Multi slot for Memory Stick Duo / SD memory card |
Noise reduction | |
Noise reduction | Long exposure NR: On/Off, available
at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec. High ISO NR: Normal / Low / Off selectable |
Multi Frame NR | Auto/ISO 100 to 102400 |
White balance | |
Modes | Auto WB / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight) / Flash / Colour Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & Colour Filter (G7 to M7: 57 steps, A7 to B7: 29 steps) / Custom / Underwater |
AWB micro adjustment | G7 to M7 (57 steps), A7 to B7 (29 steps) |
Bracketing | 3 frames, H/L selectable |
Focus system | |
Type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF) |
Focus point | 35mm full frame: 399 points (phase-detection AF) APS-C: 357 points (phase-detection AF) / 25 points (contrast-detection AF) |
Sensitivity range | EV -2 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) |
AF modes | Automatic AF (AF-A), Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus |
Focus area | Wide (399 points for phase-detection AF / 25 points for contrast-detection AF) / Centre / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Zone / Expand Flexible Spot / Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Centre / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expand Flexible Spot) |
Other features | Lock-on AF, Eye AF, Predictive control, Focus lock; Eye-start AF and AF micro adjustment (both only available with optional LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached), AF illuminator (built-in, LED type, range: Approx. 0.30-3 m), AF ON |
Exposure control | |
Metering type | 1200-zone evaluative metering |
Metering sensor | Exmor R CMOS sensor |
Metering sensitivity | EV -3 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) |
Metering modes | Multi-segment, Centre-weighted, Spot |
Exposure modes | AUTO (iAUTO, Superior Auto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, Movie |
Scene Selection | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur |
Exposure compensation | +/-5.0 EV (in 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV steps), with exposure compensation dial: +/-3.0 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
AE bracketing | Bracket: Single/Bracket: Cont., 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0 or 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1.0 EV increments. |
AE lock | Available with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu. |
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) | Still images: ISO 100-25600 (expandable to ISO
50–102400 for shooting still images), AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable
lower limit and upper limit) Movies: ISO 100-25600 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-6400 equivalent, selectable lower limit and upper limit) |
Viewfinder | |
Type | XGA OLED, 1.3 cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (colour) |
Total number of dots | 2,359,296 dots |
Brightness control | Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2) |
Color temperature control | Manual (5 steps) |
Field coverage | 100% |
Magnification | Approx. 0.78x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1) |
Dioptre adjustment | -4.0 to +3.0 m-1 |
Eye point | Approx. 23 mm from the eyepiece lens, 18.5 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m-1 (CIPA standard) |
Display | Graphic Display / Display All Info. / No Disp. Info. / Histogram / Digital Level Gauge |
Real-time image-adjustment display | On/Off |
LCD screen | |
Type | 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive |
Total number of dots | 1,228,800 dots |
Brightness control | Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode |
Adjustable angle | Up approx. 107 degrees, down approx. 41 degrees |
Display selector (Finder/LCD) | Auto/Manual |
Display | Graphic Display / Display All Info. / No Disp. Info. / Histogram / Digital Level Gauge / Shooting information for viewfinder mode |
Real-time image-adjustment display | On/Off |
Zebra | Yes |
Peaking MF | Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow) |
Other features | |
Face detection | On / On (Regist. Faces) / Off, Face registration, Face selection (Max. number of detectable faces: 8) |
Auto Object Framing | Yes |
Clear Image Zoom | Still / Movie: Approx. 2x |
Digital zoom | Smart zoom (still images) M: Approx. 1.5x, S: Approx.
2.0x Digital zoom (still images) Approx. 4x Digital zoom (movies) Approx. 4x |
PlayMemories Camera Apps | Yes |
Lens compensation | Peripheral shading, chromatic aberration, distortion |
Shutter | |
Type | Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type |
Shutter speed | Still images: 1/8000 to 30 sec., Bulb Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 step) NTSC: Up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto Slow Shutter mode) PAL: Up to 1/50 in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 in Auto Slow Shutter mode) |
Flash sync. speed | 1/250 sec. |
Electronic front curtain shutter | Yes, On/Off |
Silent Shooting | Yes, On/Off |
SteadyShot INSIDE (image stabilisation) | |
Type | |
Compensation effect | 4.5 steps (Based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Sonnar T* FE 55 mm F1.8 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off) |
Flash Control (with optional external flash) | |
Control | Pre-flash TTL |
Flash compensation | +/-3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps) |
Flash bracketing | 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments. |
Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync*1, Wireless*1 |
External flash | Sony a System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe. Attach the shoe adapter for flash compatible with Auto-lock Accessory Shoe. |
FE level lock | Yes |
Drive | |
Drive modes | Single shooting, Continuous shooting, Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracketing (Cont., Single, White Balance, DRO) |
Self-timer | 10 sec. delay/5 sec. delay/2 sec. delay/Continuous self-timer (3 frames after 10 sec. delay/5 frames after 10 sec. delay/3 frames after 5 sec. delay/5 frames after 5 sec. delay/3 frames after 2 sec. delay/5 frames after 2 sec. delay)/Bracketing self-timer (Off/2 sec. delay/5 sec. delay/10 sec. delay) |
Speed (approx., max.)*2 | Continuous shooting Hi: Max. 5fps, Continuous shooting Lo: Max. 2.5fps |
No. of recordable frames*2 (approx.) | Continuous shooting Hi: 24 frames (JPEG Extra Fine L), 30 frames (JPEG Fine L), 37 frames (JPEG Standard L), 23 frames (RAW), 22 frames (RAW & JPEG) |
Playback | |
Modes | Single (with or without shooting
information, Y RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning),
9/25-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (Maximum magnification L:
24.9x, M: 16.2x, S: 9.4x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec, off), Image
orientation (Auto/Manual/Off selectable), Slideshow, Panorama
scrolling, Folder selection (Still / Date / MP4 / AVCHD / XAVC S HD /
XAVC S 4K), Forward/Rewind (Movie), Delete, Protect |
Interface | |
PC interface | Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote |
Multi/Micro USB Terminal | Yes*3 |
Wireless LAN (built-in) | Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band)*4 Playback of still images and movies on smartphones, PCs and TVs |
NFC™ | Yes (NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compatible, One-touch remote, One-touch sharing) |
HD output | HDMI micro connector (Type-D), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD, 4K still image playback |
Multi Interface Shoe | Yes |
Others | Auto-lock Accessory Shoe compatible with supplied shoe adapter, Microphone terminal (3.5 mm Stereo minijack), Headphone terminal (3.5 mm Stereo minijack), Vertical Grip Connector |
Audio | |
Microphone | Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-XYST1M / XLR-K2M (sold separately) |
Speaker | Built-in, monaural |
Compatible standards | Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting |
Custom function | |
Type | Custom key settings, Programmable setting |
Memory function | Yes (2 sets) |
Power | |
Battery | Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 |
Still images | Approx. 290 shots (viewfinder) / approx. 340 shots (LCD screen) (CIPA standard) |
Movies | Actual*5*6: Approx. 50 min. with viewfinder, approx. 55
min. with LCD screen (CIPA standard) Continuous*5*7: Approx. 95 min. with viewfinder, approx. 95 min. with LCD screen (CIPA standard) |
External power | AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (optional) |
Operating temperature | |
Range | 32°-104°F / 0-40°C |
Power Cord
Rechargeable Battery NP-FW50 x 2
Cable Protector
AC Adaptor AC-UD10
Battery Charger BC-VW1
Shoulder Strap
Body Cap
Accessory Shoe Cap
Eyepiece Cup
Micro USB Cable
Rechargeable Battery NP-FW50 x 2
Cable Protector
AC Adaptor AC-UD10
Battery Charger BC-VW1
Shoulder Strap
Body Cap
Accessory Shoe Cap
Eyepiece Cup
Micro USB Cable