[sc name="affiliate disclosure"]The Sony a7II
is Sony's entry-level Full Frame Mirrorless Camera. I choose to review the Sony a7II because I was looking at affordable Full Frame cameras. Sony has emerged as a third contender to the two big camera manufacturers: Nikon and Canon. In addition to the price, the Sony A7 line of cameras benefits from its small size. Hence, here is my review of the Sony A7ii.
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Price:
At the time of this writing, the Sony a7II retails for $1,098.00 for just the body. Released in late 2014, the Sony a7II competes with others entry-level cameras: the Nikon D750
and the Canon 6D Mark II
. It also has a compact body weighing in at 599g. This seems like one of the great benefits of mirrorless camera bodies.
What You Get
Here is a quick summary of some of the features you get with the Sony a7II:
- 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3" Tilting Screen
- Built-in Wireless
- Weather Sealed Body
- NFC Connectivity
- 599g Light Body
- 117 Focus Points
In addition to these feaures, the main strength of many Sony Cameras is the Image Stabilization in their bodies. At this time, Nikon and Canon rely on image stabilization just through lenses. Therefore, Sony is the only maker of full frame cameras that puts image stabilization in the majority of their cameras bodies. While Panasonic is another manufacturer that is adding image stabilization to their new line of cameras. Yet, Panasonic doesn't make full frame cameras.
Disadvantages of the Sony A7ii
- Timelapse with optional downloadable app
- Low Battery Life: 350 shots
- GPS
- No Silent Shutter
- Expensive and Limited Lens Selection
Most noteworthy among the disadvantages of the a7II is its battery life. The battery of the Sony a7II will last around 350 shots. This is a short battery life compared to Full Frame cameras from other manufacturers such as Nikon and Canon. Almost all of Sony's previous generation of cameras have this issue. Sony has made strides in some of its newest cameras such as the Sony a7R III
and the Sony a9
.
Summary: Review of the Sony A7ii
In conclusion, the A7ii might be the best option among entry-level Full Frame cameras for its size. Because of the Sony a7II small size, it makes a great travel companion. I used the Sony a7II on a trip to New York and did not experience the shoulder strain common to carrying a DSLR. In addition to its size, the added image stabilization and focus points mean your photos will be sharp. Therefore, if you don't mind the short battery life, the Sony a7II is a great camera to pick up.
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