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Sony a7S II

Sony a7S II

$ BudgetTrending Down$2398.00

tldr; 12.2MP low-light beast. Legendary ISO performance, internal 4K, 5-axis IBIS. The video shooter's dream before a7S III.

$2398.00 on Amazon

Sentiment Breakdown

23%Positive
Positive
23%
Neutral
64%
Negative
13%
Based on 247 Reddit opinions

Strengths & Weaknesses

Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.

Key Features

  • full-frame camera with 5-axis image stabilization
  • fast and effective, enhanced fast hybrid af
  • 12.2 megapixels 10 35mm full-frame exmor cmos sensor lens compatibility - sony e-mount lenses
  • bionz x image processing engine ; clear image zoom :still/movie: approx. 2x
  • in the box: rechargeable battery np-fw50; cable protector; ac adaptor ac-uud11; battery charger bc-vw1; shoulder strap; body cap; accessory shoe cap; eyepiece cup; micro usb cable
  • Mounting type: Bayonet
  • 🌙 Legendary low-light
  • 🎬 Internal 4K recording

Sentiment Over Time

50%75%Jul '25Sep '25Nov '25Jan '2660% (Jul '25) - 6 comments50% (Aug '25) - 5 comments33% (Sep '25) - 5 comments62% (Oct '25) - 20.3 comments81% (Nov '25) - 40 comments40% (Dec '25) - 59.9 comments50% (Jan '26) - 3 comments

Historical Price Data

Sony a7S II
Sony a7S II
All-time low: $1998(2019-04)

What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Sony a7S II

Best Praise
+3 pts
“It was a decent budget, but I'm not rich by any means. My buying spree was owed to the fact that I was visiting Australia and their currency was surprisingly weak so I got the a7sii and the two lenses 40% off (in total) compared to what it would cost at home. I just capitalized on this opportunity and used some of my savings.”
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Top Criticism
+3 pts
“A7Rii>>>A7ii>A7sii A7Rii's BSI sensor make readouts fast enough to have object tracking(not the even better real-time tracking however) though, however that doesn't work in video mode. A7ii only gets the finicky center lock-on tracking mode, but at least still have phase detection down to F8(same as rii). A7sii doesn't have any phase detect AF, meaning lenses with slow AF motors(like the FE 50mm F1.8) will become even slower as they rely on contrast detect and needs to continuously rack focus.”
r/SonyAlpha
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Sony a7S II worth buying?
12.2MP low-light beast. Legendary ISO performance, internal 4K, 5-axis IBIS. The video shooter's dream before a7S III.
What do Redditors love about the Sony a7S II?
Redditors highlight: 🌙 Legendary low-light. 🎬 Internal 4K recording. 📸 12.2MP (ISO over resolution).
What are the downsides of the Sony a7S II?
Some criticisms include: "A7Rii>>>A7ii>A7sii A7Rii's BSI sensor make readouts fast enough to have object tracking(not the even better real-time tracking however) though, however that doesn't work in video mode. A7ii only..."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Sony a7S II has 247) tend to have more reliable scores.

247 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 7/26/2026

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