Sony Alpha ILCE-7SMII 12.4 MP Camera

Expand your expressive freedom

Brilliant features realize what you can imagine

Extend your powers of perception with the new α7S II, for extra sensitivity, wide dynamic range, accurate focusing, and unshakeable stability to shoot with solid assurance.

Supreme light sensitivity

Sensitivity to ISO 4096002 and wide dynamic range refine stills/movies.

High-quality 4K movie recording

Delivers full pixel readout with no binning in full-frame format.

5-axis optical image stabilization

Ensures stable expression of stills and movies using various lenses.

169-point Fast Intelligent AF

This fast, accurate AF system performs reliably in light as low as EV (Exposure Value) -4.

Pro-level movie functions

Advanced features such as S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3 and 120fps Full HD recording support professional workflow

More dynamic detail

Ultra-high sensitivity, extra-wide dynamic range and improved image processing algorithm deliver high-quality images with spectacular details.

35 mm full-frame Exmor® CMOS sensor

12.2 megapixels, wide ISO and dynamic ranges, and advanced light capture for subtler gradation.

BIONZ X™ image processing engine

Advanced algorithm realizes extra-fine detail with minimal noise in producing stills and movies.

New 14-bit uncompressed RAW format

Now more format options to choose from, for unbeatable quality and range of tonal nuance.

At the forefront of 4K

Now internally records 4K movies in full-frame format featuring full pixel readout3 without pixel binning, and includes an array of advanced movie functions.

4K movies of the foremost quality

Expansive power to express images of fine details with less moiré, jaggies and noise is evident in movies that the α7S II can record internally in 4K full-frame format.

XAVC S format — more than a little bit better

This format allows 4K recording at up to 100 Mbps bit rate to capture detailed movies with minimal compression noise. Files are saved in widely compatible MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format.

For a more professional workflow

More versatile functions for better moviemaking

Picture Profile tone adjustment, time code/user bit precision editing, and various other newly added advancements sharpen the cutting edge of α7S II moviemaking performance.

New S-Log3 gamma curve

Easy post-production tool expands expression

The S-Log3 offers better tonal reproduction from shadow to mid-tone (18% gray) than the S-Log2. The α7S II even offers impressive 14-stop latitude in S-Log3 gamma setting.

High-frame-rate capability

120fps Full HD recording/Slow motion recording

Full HD movies7 are brilliant, thanks to full pixel readout without pixel binning; ultra-high sensitivity; and 120fps (100fps) capability also supporting 4x/5x slow motion recording.

Gamma Display Assist

Monitoring made easy

View images of natural contrast while recording in S-Log gamma setting, converting S-Log2/S-Log3 into ITU709 (800%) gamma for monitoring8 or checking focus while enlarging.

Enhanced Zebra function

For easier exposure adjustment

With a new, wider video signal level selection and ability to assign a range, this function makes exposure level adjustment easier, especially when shooting in S-Log gamma setting.

Extra stability for all shooting

Built-in stabilization clarifies every situation

Compensation for five types of camera shake that can blur stills/movies shot handheld matches the camera’s great sensitivity so you can use more shutter speed/ISO/aperture settings.

5-axis optical image stabilization

For shooting movies and equivalent to 4.5-stop-faster shutter speed for stills.

For a wide range of mountable lenses

Stabilization extends handheld shooting freedom with mountable lenses.

Focus with more finesse

Fast Intelligent AF accelerates speed and precision

With advanced Fast Intelligent AF featuring enhanced accuracy even in the dark and accelerated AF for movie shooting, the α7S II helps to assure that you capture clear stills and movies.

Fast Intelligent AF

Smarter, sharper focus, segment by segment

With each of nine central AF points divided into 16 segments and noiseless clear images from the sensor, Fast Intelligent AF detects contrast accurately in light as low as EV -4.

Magnificent AF for movies

Capture more action more clearly and quickly

With an autofocusing system that’s twice as fast at movie shooting, the α7S II can clearly capture even moving action with unerring accuracy, efficiency and smoothness.

Absolutely silent and true

Optimal operability

Expertly engineered for durability under duress

Ready for action under all conditions, even using large lenses, the α7S II integrates advanced functions that are worthy of extraordinary imaging performance in the long run.

Specifications

Lens

Lens Mount
E-mount

Lens Compatibility
Sony E-mount lenses

Sensor

Sensor Type
35 mm
SENSOR
35 mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor® CMOS sensor
Number Of Pixels (Effective)
Approx.12.2 MP

Number of Pixels (total)
Approx.12.4 MP
Image Sensor Aspect Ratio
3 : 2
Anti-Dust System
Charge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism

Recording (still images)

Recording Format (Still images)
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif ver. 2.3, MPF baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
Image Size (pixels), 3:2
35 mm full frame L: 4240 x 2832 (12M), M: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), S: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M), APS-C L: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), M: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M), S: 1376 x 920 (1.3M)
Image Size (pixels), 16:9
35 mm full frame L: 4240 x 2384 (10M), M: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), S: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M), APS-C L: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), M: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M), S: 1376 x 776 (1.1M)
Image Size (pixels), 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

Uncompressed RAW
Yes
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 Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1.0-6.0 EV, 1.0 EV step)
Color Space
sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe® RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS Color

Recording (movie)

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
AVCHD: Dolby® Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator, MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch, XAVC S: LPCM, 2ch
Image Size (Pixels), NTSC
AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28 Mbps/PS, 60i/24 Mbps/FX, 60i/17 Mbps/FH, 24p/24 Mbps/FX, 24p/17 Mbps/FH), MP4: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28 Mbps, 30p/16 Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30p/6 Mbps), XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (30p/100 Mbps, 30p/60 Mbps, 24p/100 Mbps, 24p/60 Mbps), XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/50 Mbps, 30p/50 Mbps, 24p/50 Mbps, 120p/100 Mbps, 120p/60 Mbps)
Image Size (pixels), PAL
AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (50p/28 Mbps/PS, 50i/24 Mbps/FX, 50i/17 Mbps/FH, 25p/24 Mbps/FX, 25p/17 Mbps/FH), MP4: 1920 x 1080 (50p/28 Mbps, 25p/16 Mbps), 1280 x 720 (25p/6 Mbps), XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (25p/100 Mbps, 25p/60 Mbps), XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (50p/50 Mbps, 25p/50 Mbps, 100p/100 Mbps, 100p/60 Mbps)

High Frame Rate Recording
NTSC: 1920 x 1080 (24p/12 Mbps, 30p/16 Mbps), PAL: 1920 x 1080 (25p/16 Mbps)
Picture Profile
Yes (Off / PP1-PP9) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode (Movie, Still, Cinema, Pro, ITU709 Matrix, White&Black, S-Gamut, S-Gamut3.Cine, S-Gamut3), Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
Movie Functions
Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, 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,Gamma Display Assist
Color 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

Storage Media

Compatible Recording 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

Storage Media 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 409600

White Balance

White Balance Modes
Auto WB / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight) / Flash / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & Color 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

Focus Type
Contrast-detection AF
Focus Point
169 points (contrast-detection AF)
Focus Sensitivity Range
EV -4 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)

AF Mode
Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus
Focus Area
Wide (169 points for contrast-detection AF) / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Zone / Expand Flexible Spot / Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expand Flexible Spot)
Other Features
Lock-on AF, Eye AF, 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. 0.98-9.8 ft), AF ON

Exposure

Metering Type
1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering Sensor
Exmor® CMOS sensor
Metering Sensitivity
EV -3 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Metering Mode
Multi-segment, Center-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 / High Frame Rate (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) )

Scene Selection
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Handheld 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)
Auto (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
Still images: ISO 100-102400 (expandable to ISO 50-409600), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-102400 equivalent (expandable to ISO 100-409600 equivalent), AUTO (ISO 100-12800 equivalent, selectable lower limit and upper limit)

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type
XGA OLED, 0.5″ (1.3 cm) electronic viewfinder (color)
Number of Dots
2,359,296 dots
Brightness Control (Viewfinder)
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 mstyle name=”sup”-1/style)
Dioptre Adjustment
-4.0 to +3.0 mstyle name=”sup”-1/style
Eye Point
Approx. 0.91″ from the eyepiece lens, 0.73″ from the eyepiece frame at -1mstyle name=”sup”-1/style(CIPA standard)
Viewfinder Display
Graphic Display / Display All Info. / No Disp. Info. / Histogram / Digital Level Gauge
Real-time Image Adjustment Display
On/Off

LCD Screen

Screen Type
2.95 in (3.0 type) TFT drive
Total Number of Dots
1,228,800 dots
Brightness Control (LCD)
Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Adjustable Angle
Up approx. 107 degrees, down approx. 41 degrees
Display Selecter (Finder/LCD)
Auto/Manual

LCD Display
Display Graphic Display / Display All Info. / No Disp. Info. / Histogram / Digital Level Gauge / Shooting information for viewfinder mode
Real-time Image Adjustment Display (LCD)
On/Off
Focus Magnifier
35 mm full frame: 4.2x, 8.3x, APS-C: 2.7x, 5.4x
Zebra
Yes (selectable level + range or lower limit as custom setting)
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
Smart zoom (Still Image)
M: Approx. 1.5x, S: Approx. 2.0x
Digital zoom (Still Image)
Approx. 4x

Digital zoom (Movie)
Approx. 4x
PlayMemories Camera Apps™
Yes
Lens Compensation
Peripheral shading, chromatic aberration, distortion
Zoom Ring Rotate
Yes
Image Processor
BIONZ X™

Shutter

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

Image Stabilization

Steadyshot
Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)

Compensation Effect
4.5 stops (Based on CIPA standard. Pitch/Yaw shake only. With Sonnar T* FE 55 mm F1.8 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off)

Flash

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 2, Wireless 2
External Flash Compatibility
Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe. Attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock Accessory Shoe.
FE level lock
Yes

Drive

Drive Modes
Single shooting, Continuous shooting, Speed Priority 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.)
Speed Priority Continuous shooting: Max. 5fps, Continuous shooting: Max. 2.5fps 3
No. of recordable frames (approx.)
Speed Priority Continuous shooting: 64 frames (JPEG Extra Fine L), 200 frames (JPEG Fine L), 200 frames (JPEG Standard L), 31 frames (RAW), 26 frames (RAW & JPEG), 24 frames (RAW (Uncompressed)), 24 frames (RAW (Uncompressed) & JPEG) Continuous shooting: 100 frames (JPEG Extra Fine L), 200 frames (JPEG Fine L), 200 frames (JPEG Standard L), 59 frames (RAW), 34 frames (RAW & JPEG), 29 frames (RAW (Uncompressed)), 28 frames (RAW (Uncompressed) & JPEG)

Playback

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: 13.3x, M: 8.7x, S: 6.7x), 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
Wireless LAN (Built-In)
5 Playback of still images and movies on smartphones, PCs, and TVs, Wi-Fi® Compatible, IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz band)
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), Photo TV HD, 4K movie output, 4K still image playback
Multi Interface Shoe
Yes
Others
Auto-lock Accessory Shoe compatible with supplied shoe adaptor, 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

Print

Compatible Standards
Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting

Custom function

Custom Function Type
Custom key settings, Programmable setting

Memory Function
Yes (2 sets)

Power

Supplied Battery
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50
Battery Life (CIPA, Still Images)
Approx. 310 shots (viewfinder) / Approx. 370 shots (LCD screen) (CIPA standard)

Battery Life (CIPA, Movies)
Actual: Approx. 55 min. (viewfinder) / Approx. 60 min. (LCD screen) (CIPA standard); Continuous: Approx. 95 min. (viewfinder) / Approx. 100 min. (LCD screen) (CIPA standard)
External Power
AC adapter AC-PW20 (optional)

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