Sony Alpha ILCE-7RMII 42.4 MP Camera

Define the next dimension

With an incomparable new image sensor

Now, even more comprehensive quality enters the picture. With the world’s first2 back-illuminated 35 mm full-frame CMOS image sensor with 42.4 megapixels3, the Sony α7R II takes image resolution, sensitivity (up to ISO 102,4004) and speedy response to new heights. The Fast Hybrid AF system’s dense extra-wide focal plane phase-detection AF coverage keeps a subject in sharp focus entirely throughout the frame, while 5-axis image stabilization reduces blur which otherwise tends to affect handheld shots. High resolution is further enhanced by 4K movie recording featuring full pixel readout without pixel binning. With so much insight packed into such a compact form, it’s clear that there is more to life than meets the naked eye.

World’s first back-illuminated full-frame sensor

Higher resolution, sensitivity, and readout speed

As the world’s first 35 mm full-frame image sensor with back-illuminated structure, this 42.4-megapixel CMOS sensor enhances light collection efficiency, expands circuitry scale, and, with the help of a quick-transmission copper wiring layer, outputs data about 3.5 times faster5, while minimizing image noise to reveal fine details in every picture.
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Faster, smarter, truer processing

The BIONZ X™ image processing engine efficiently and finely tunes the new image sensor’s vast 42.4-megapixel data for truer, clearer, more natural, low-noise image depiction.

New 14-bit uncompressed RAW format

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

Sample photos

Clearer, more vibrant images

Advanced features raise resolution even higher

Great performance achieves its full potential accompanied by an array of innovative features. With an outstanding 42.4-megapixel count, the new image sensor in the α7R II lets you explore the world in remarkable detail and the camera employs no optical low-pass filter that can compromise high resolution. To reduce image blur, the camera’s newly developed reduced-vibration shutter minimizes and Silent Shooting mode eliminates camera shake caused by shutter movement. And a growing family of FE lenses lets you witness more of the incomparable clarity that the sensor delivers from every perspective.

No optical low-pass filter

Make every shot look sharper

Without an optical low-pass filter that can compromise image clarity, the α7R II lets you take full advantage of the high-resolution image sensor and superior resolving power of α lenses.

Durable, reduced-vibration shutter

Take a more steady, assured shot

The new shutter cuts vibration by about 50%5 and you can use the electronic front curtain for even less vibration and noise, so the shutter is durable enough to have been tested to 500,0007 cycles.

Silent Shooting mode

No camera shake from shutter movement

The Silent Shooting mode features an electronic shutter that is noiseless and causes no curtain vibration, so you can shoot high-resolution images without camera shake.

All FE lenses maximize resolution

Full clarity with all lenses in a wide FE lineup

All FE lenses (35 mm full-frame compatible E-mount lenses) are developed for full-frame sensors to employ ever-higher pixel counts, so they make the most of the 42.4-megapixel performance.

Fast Hybrid AF sharpens up

Thanks to an advanced image sensor and AF algorithm, the α7R II’s Fast Hybrid AF system delivers far superior AF coverage, speed and tracking performance.

More comprehensive AF coverage

399 AF points cover 45% of the total image area — more8 than any other digital camera can match.

More speedy AF response

Accelerated data readout (thanks to back-illuminated sensor) and the Fast Hybrid AF system raise AF speed by 40%

More continuous shooting capability

Fast readout and advanced algorithm make predictive subject tracking extra-precise for 5fps shooting.

Fast Hybrid AF for movies

This system’s extra-precise, smooth focusing perfectly suits the higher requirements of 4K movies.

Phase-detection AF with A-mount lens

Advantages of the phase-detection AF are assured even with an A-mount lens mounted via LA-EA3 (LA-EA1).

5-axis image stabilization in full-frame glory

Fine-tuned for high-resolution image sensors

To optimize the benefit of the α7R II’s amazing high-resolution capability, especially when shooting unpredictable action or while you’re in motion, the act of shooting should be as steady as possible—otherwise, even slight camera shake can risk blurring the shot. The 5-axis image stabilization system is carefully fine-tuned to match the 42.4-megapixel performance of the α7R II, so you can zoom in on faraway subjects, shoot close-ups and capture night scenes with minimal camera shake blur to achieve maximum clarity.

5-axis image stabilization

Neutralizing all kinds of camera shake

Compensation for five types of camera shake and minimal blur even in night shots show how the α7R II clearly makes the most of the image sensor’s 42.4-megapixel3 resolution.

Wide lens compatibility

Use your favorite lenses with minimal camera shake

Gain unparalleled handheld shooting freedom using many of your favorite lenses. The short flange-back distance in the E-mount α7R II contributes to broad lens compatibility.

4K movie quality hits an all-time high

The ultimate high-resolution movie experience

You can see how the α7R II is optimized for recording 4K (QFHD: 3,840 x 2,160) movies, particularly in Super 35 mm format, as it processes readout data from every pixel without pixel binning, to effectively suppress jaggies and more. The resulting footage exhibits visibly sharper, finer, more subtle detail than typical 4K movies. Also, as the first2 full-frame camera that can record movies at 4K resolution in the 35 mm full-frame format, the α7R II extends your power to express qualities of vision that the newly developed, back-illuminated full-frame image sensor makes possible.

Frame as you see fit

Shoot footage in proper perspective

Select full-frame or Super 35 mm format when shooting in Full HD or 4K resolution, depending on your creative intentions. Either way, everything looks brilliant from edge to edge.

High-bitrate XAVC S format

XAVC S format now supports 4K recording at maximum 100 Mbps bitrate as well as Full HD recording at 50 Mbps, so the α7R II can capture movies filled with finely detailed movement.

Ready for the long run

Focus on strength, smarts and reliability

The α7R II is the toughest, most durable α camera ever made, solidly engineered for action under all conditions, even with large lenses attached. It’s also designed with sophistication, integrating advanced functions that seamlessly complement the image sensor’s extraordinary 42.4-megapixel high resolution.

See the truth on display

XGA OLED with ZEISS® T* Coating

An EVF with ZEISS® T* Coating to reduce surface reflection and the world’s highest viewfinder magnification12 at 0.78x shows how settings affect images and maximizes α7R II high-resolution performance.

Specifications

Lens

Lens Mount
E-mount

Lens Compatibility
Sony E-mount lenses

Sensor

Sensor Type
35 mm

SENSOR
35 mm full-frame (1.41" x 0.94"), Exmor R® CMOS sensor

Number Of Pixels (Effective)
42.4 MP

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 (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: 7,952 x 5,304 (42M), M: 5,168 x 3,448 (18M), S: 3,984 x 2,656 (11M), APS-C L: 5,168 x 3,448 (18M), M: 3,984 x 2,656 (11M), S: 2,592 x 1,728 (4.5M)

Image Size (pixels), 16:9
35 mm full frame L: 7,952 x 4,472 (36M), M: 5,168 x 2,912 (15M), S: 3,984 x 2,240 (8.9M), APS-C L: 5,168 x 2,912 (15M), M: 3,984 x 2,240 (8.9M), S: 2,592 x 1,456 (3.8M)

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

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), 1280 x 720 (120p/50 Mbps), 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)

Image Size (pixels), NTSC*

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), 1280 x 720 (120p/50 Mbps), 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)

Image Size (pixels), PAL
XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (25p/100 Mbps, 25p/60 Mbps), XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (50p/50 Mbps, 25p/50 Mbps), 1280 x 720 (100p/50 Mbps), 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)

Picture Profile
Yes (Off/PP1-PP7) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color 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

Color Space
xvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color

Clean HDMI Output

Clean HDMI output
NTSC: 3,840 x 2,160 (30p/24p)/1,920 x 1,080 (60p/24p)/1,920 x 1,080 (60i), YCbCr 4:2:2 8 bit/RGB 8 bit, PAL: 3,840 x 2,160 (25p)/1,920 x 1,080 (50p)/1,920 x 1,080 (50i), YCbCr 4:2:2 8 bit/RGB 8 bit

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 reader 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

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
Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF)

Focus Point
35 mm full frame: 399 points (phase-detection AF) APS-C: 357 points (phase-detection AF)/25 points (contrast-detection AF)

Focus Sensitivity Range
EV-2 to EV 20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)

AF Mode
AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C ( Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus

Focus Area
Wide (399 points [phase-detection AF], 25 points [contrast-detection AF])/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L/Expand Flexible Spot/Lock-on AF (Wide/Zone/Center/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. 0.98-9.8 ft), AF ON

AF Illuminator
Yes (with built-in LED type)

AF Illuminator range
Approx. 0.3 m - approx. 3.0 m (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS attached)

Exposure

Metering Type
1200-zone evaluative metering

Metering Sensor
Exmor R® CMOS sensor

Metering Sensitivity
EV -3 to EV 20 (at ISO100 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), Movie, Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection

Scene Selection
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur

Exposure Compensation
+/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) (with exposure compensation dial: +/- 3 EV [1/3 EV or 1/2 EV steps])

Auto (AE) Bracketing
Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 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
Can be disabled from the Menu., Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)

ISO Sensitivity
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

Viewfinder Type
XGA OLED, 0.5 in (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. 0.78 x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1mstyle 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 Display Info, Digital Level Gauge, Histogram

Real-time Image Adjustment Display
On/Off

LCD Screen

Screen Type
2.95" (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 by approx. 107 degrees, Down by approx. 41 degrees

Display Selecter (Finder/LCD)
Auto/Manual

LCD 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

Zebra
Yes

Quick Navi
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)

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

Image Processor
BIONZ X™

Smile Shutter
Yes (selectable from 3 steps)

Shutter

Shutter Type
Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type

Shutter Speed
Still images: 1/8000 to 30 s 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 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

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 sync2, Wireless2

External Flash Compatibility
Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adapter for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe

FE level lock
Yes

Wireless Control
Yes

Drive

Drive Modes
Single shooting, Continuous shooting, Self-timer, Self-timer (Continuous), Bracketing (Continuous, 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.)
Continuous shooting Hi: Max. 5fps, Continuous shooting Lo: Max. 2.5fps3

No. of recordable frames (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