Sony Alpha a7R II Review

Full Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera

14,220 reviews
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Sony
  • BIONZ X Image Processor
  • 3.0" 1,228.8k-Dot Tilting LCD Monitor
  • 0.5" 2.36M-Dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF
  • Durable Reduced-Vibration Shutter Design
  • 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Stabilization
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
  • ISO 102,400 and Silent Shutter Mode
  • 399 Phase-Detect AF Points & 5 fps Burst
  • 42MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor
  • Internal UHD 4K Video & S-Log2 Gamma

Introduction

In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 14,220 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Sony Alpha a7R II. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.

Ratings Based on Features

These results are a summary of user reviews of the Sony Alpha a7R II. For example, 96% of 993 users who have commented on the Picture quality of the Sony Alpha a7R II have given positive feedback.

96%
Picture quality
96% of users are satisfied, based on 993 reviews
68%
Battery life
68% of users are satisfied, based on 546 reviews
92%
Quality of material
92% of users are satisfied, based on 546 reviews
94%
Auto focus
94% of users are satisfied, based on 546 reviews
94%
Image stabilization
94% of users are satisfied, based on 546 reviews
86%
Value for money
86% of users are satisfied, based on 447 reviews
Average Rating (14,220 ratings)
91%
B&H Photo Video ( 7,491 ratings )
90%
Amazon.com ( 546 ratings )
94%
Amazon.com.au ( 457 ratings )
92%
Amazon.sg ( 456 ratings )
92%
Amazon.ca ( 447 ratings )
90%
Amazon.co.uk ( 445 ratings )
92%
Amazon.com.mx ( 445 ratings )
92%
Amazon.com.tr ( 445 ratings )
92%
Amazon.es ( 445 ratings )
92%
Amazon.fr ( 445 ratings )
92%
Amazon.ae ( 445 ratings )
92%
Amazon.nl ( 445 ratings )
92%
Amazon.co.jp ( 445 ratings )
92%
Amazon.com.br ( 444 ratings )
92%
Amazon.it ( 444 ratings )
92%
Adorama ( 375 ratings )
92%
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Highlighted Customer Reviews

Showing 481 to 500 of 517 Reviews

I would buy this camera again

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit Review

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit

Jun 29, 2016

Reviewed by Roy on B&H Photo Video

Great camera! A very significant upgrade from the a7R.

A $ time waster.

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit Review

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit

Aug 16, 2015

Reviewed by Larry on B&H Photo Video

None of my other electronics overheat after 10 minutes. I was shooting on the deck where it is about 78F, and the camera shut down. That's a loser for me.Also, I thought my GH4 takes better looking photos. You know, I hate buying apps after spending $ too. I returned it. Maybe the GH5 will outperform this. It's utterly shameful for a manufacturer to put out an unfinished product.Shame on you Sony. Shame on you.

excelent camera

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit Review

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit

Sep 6, 2016

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

I love this camera is great for stopmotion

Amazing camera

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit Review

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit

Jul 4, 2016

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

I was an avid cannon user, but nedded something more discrete to travel with. I rented the a7 24mp and loved it so much. I decided to buy this one and a blew me away even more.

Awesome lens

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit Review

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit

Apr 27, 2017

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Excellent!

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$1996
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Sony a7R II Alpha Full Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera Body
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nice and light camera

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit Review

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit

Mar 19, 2017

Reviewed by Stoimen on B&H Photo Video

good for photos

Not for video.

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit Review

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit

Sep 15, 2015

Reviewed by Jon M. on B&H Photo Video

They advertise this as 4k video. But it's just not a camera meant to be used for video. Overheats after long usage. Money can be spent on a way more reliable camera.

Love the back button focus.

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit Review

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit

Jun 9, 2016

Reviewed by Michael on B&H Photo Video

The feel for this A7RII is great - nice grip. Manual focus could not get any better. I am loving this camera

Great camera

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit Review

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit

Oct 25, 2016

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Great camera, everything I expected

Execelent cmera

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit Review

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit

Sep 28, 2016

Reviewed by Paulo on B&H Photo Video

Execelent cmera

item was damage and not received refund

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit Review

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit

Jan 26, 2021

Reviewed by Aman on B&H Photo Video

item was damage and not received refund

Great

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit Review

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit

Mar 15, 2016

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Probably the best still camera I've ever owned.

Best camera out there.

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit Review

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit

Nov 14, 2016

Reviewed by Adonis on B&H Photo Video

Love it all. Best camera ever.

The only thing good about this camera is the size

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit Review

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit

Sep 19, 2016

Reviewed by Vladimir on B&H Photo Video

The only good thing about this camera is that it's small compared to a DSLR. There are too many negatives to justify a camera at this price. The negatives to me are no lossless compressed raw, battery life sucks, slow and expensive.

Rolling shutter was a deal breaker

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Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit

Aug 12, 2015

Reviewed by Gideon539 on B&H Photo Video

I waited anxiously for this camera. Most of the features were as advertised. Low light is good, 4k, good... but one pan from left to right, and hello jello rolling shutter. Sent it back immediately, and I'm going to wait patiently for the Black Magic Ursa Mini with global shutter. Some of the pre release reviews raised this as a bit of a concern, but it was more than that to me. One basic pan is all it took. My canon 60d does better. I had even bought the Ronin-M and a bunch of other gear from B&H right when I got the delivery notice for the A7R II. Just told the UPS guy to not even drop it off and return to sender. Now I have to get the full size Ronin. Oh ya, whats with wrapping the XAVC-S in an MP4? I didn't like that much either. ... More

so so. Not great.

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit Review

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit

Aug 10, 2016

Reviewed by kk on B&H Photo Video

Anything over 200 asa was grainy compared to other dslr's in the market around this price range. I'm not sold on this camera. Silent shutter in single shot/Raw mode is great. Electronic viewfinder not so good for critical focusing. Theres a slight delay in the shutter button.

Blah

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit Review

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit

Nov 15, 2015

Reviewed by Misola on B&H Photo Video

This thing doesn't seem to be of much use. I've shot another brand for years and swapped it all out for this Sony system, because of the light weight and good reviews. This camera is a pain to use. Menu's are all over the place and good luck with That learning curve. Spot focus? What a pain. I shoot people and culture and with one of the Sony high end lens, it's a serious pain. Anything over iso 1600, is no good in my opinion. Plus, the higher the iso, the darker the viewfinder. Maybe if it's for photojournalism and doesn't need to be quality. If it all comes together right, the images are good, sharp and a bit more tonal range, but that's offset by weaker colors than other established camera makers. I sent it back, asking for another one, hoping the first was a bad product. I'll see, but don't have much hopes as I use primes and the one I used was pathetically slow to focus. ... More

Great Camera

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit Review

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit

Sep 24, 2015

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Great Camera onn every aspects!

Recording button on side

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit Review

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit

Nov 11, 2015

Reviewed by aaqib2nice on B&H Photo Video

i m using A7s right now i m thinking to buy this one but i dont like onee thing about Sony mirror less recording button on side its should be on front or top and its deep as well i dont know why it like that

AMAZING

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit Review

Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit

Nov 2, 2016

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

I absolutey love this camera

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