Testseek.co.uk have collected 205 expert reviews of the Sony Alpha A7R 2 and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Alpha A7R 2.
September 2015
(89%)
205 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
4341 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
890100205
The editors liked
Full frame 24 x 36 mm sensor with 4.4 Megapixels
Fiveaxis stabilization
Exceptional image quality
Maximum ISO setting
102
400 ISO
Fast autofocus
Big
Comfortabletouse viewfinder
Onboard 4K movie recording
Electronic and mechanical shutter (500
000
For the most part
The Sony A7R II delivers terrific photo and video quality in a compact
Well-designed body
Stunning image quality with high levels of detail
Refined body design with improved handling characteristics
Wide autofocus coverage across the frame
Superb 5-axis image stabilisation to correct for camera shake
High
Resolution full
Frame sensor
Small
Weather
Sealed body
End video features including in
Camera 4K recording
Superb image quality
Excellent low light capabilities
Compact given its specs
Fantastic resolution
Great higher ISO performance
Effective OIS
42.4MP BI full-frame sensor – industry first
4K movies
ISO up to 102
400
Can autofocus some Canon lenses (via adapter)
Five-axis image stabilization
The editors didn't like
Battery life is still too low (200 photos at best)
Camera freezes while saving a burst of photos
Sensor is sensitive to dust
Huge file size
Can be hard work for computers
No touchscreen
No builtin flash
No focal length data for manual lenses
Terrible battery life and a mushy shutter mechanism may negatively impact your shooting experience. Also
There's general highlight clipping in still photos and artifacts in some high-ISO-sensitivity shots that we hope Sony can improve via a firmware upda
Google is holding a competition that could see your Pixel photos gracing millions of screens. Nikon's 100th birthday party continues worldwide as a distributor in Italy organized a one-of-a-kind feat: assembling the world's largest 'human camera' from ov...
Abstract: Thanks to popular request, I have added a Sony Alpha a7R II to my kit and, as time permits, intend to bring you a full review of this camera and many of the lenses made for it. This page will be continuously updated as I familiarize myself with this camer...
Published: 2016-06-13, Author: Samuel , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: Within this category, which is made up of cameras costing $2000 or more (body-only, and based on MSRP in the US), you'll find some of the fiercest competitors the camera industry has to offer. This includes cameras with 50 or more megapixels geared perfec...
Published: 2016-04-14, Author: Stephen , review by: 4k.com
42.4 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, Backlighting on sensor for superb lowlight shooting, 4K UHD video without pixel binning, Impressive color and dynamic range, Excellent HD video recording, Compatible with A-Mount, E-Mount and Canon lenses, ISO 102,4
No touch screen capacity, Selecting focus points is clumsy, Very expensive, No lens included
Sony's A7R II 4K mirrorless full-frame camera is a field shooters dream in terms of specs and internal hardware. If you want to take your photography technology to truly spectacular levels, you almost can't do better than the A7R II. Video recording in F...
Abstract: No other camera category has seen as much innovation and novelty as the mirrorless market over the past several years, and the latest crop of models are a testament to that. They're driving forward not only new features but more compact designs targeted a...
Was this review helpful?
-
Published: 2015-12-29, Author: George , review by: shutterbug.com
Abstract: The Sony A7R II is a mirrorless camera with a full-frame sensor and 42MP resolution. The successor of the A7R, it has a revised body design, an excellent viewfinder, a very fast AF system, and many professional features. ( Editor's Note: Lab Review la...
Published: 2015-11-25, Author: Samuel , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: Within this category, which includes body-only cameras costing $2000 or more (based on MSRP in the US), you'll find some of the fiercest competitors the camera industry has to offer. This includes cameras with 50 or more megapixels geared perfectly for st...
Abstract: If you don't mind your hot new camera becoming a dinosaur six months after you buy it, Sony is the camera brand for you. You see, Sony has been very crafty by releasing a wide range of new mirrorless cameras, in such a way that you'll probably need more t...
Abstract: The Sony a7R II is a 42MP full frame mirrorless camera with 5-axis image stabilization, featuring the world's first (and currently only) 35mm BSI CMOS sensor, and including a hybrid autofocus system and 4K video capabilities. It's the fifth in the company...
Extremely high image quality: dynamic range, signal-to-noise ratio and resolution, Fantastic built-in image stabilization, Compact, light (600-gram) camera with full-format sensor, High-quality 4K video (in particular in APS-C crop), Incl. extra battery
Max 300 shots per battery, No touchscreen or rotating screen, Not completely dust- and splashwater-tight, Ergonomically not yet ideal: video button difficult to operate, front wheel deeply recessed, Menu options sometimes unclear
