

The fact that the camera records 4K video footage is not in itself that special. The camera records 4K footage in the 4K UHD format (3840×2160) in contrast to the DCI 4K resolution of 4096×2160. The α7S II, meanwhile offers the same 12.2MP pixel count as the model it updates, although Sony is said to have revised the circuitry and processing to enable better noise control. It currently joins the α7 II and the α7R II in Sony’s full-frame mirrorless lineup, the former being a relatively affordable all-round option with a 24MP sensor and the latter camera’s 42MP sensor making resolution its priority (hence the ‘R’). The α7S II is the successor to the α7S compact system camera announced in 2014.


In this article, we take a closer look at the wealth of functionality it offers for video users. Sony’s A7S II has fast become one of the most attractive options for the videographer from all current mainstream camera systems. We take a closer look at the video functionality on the Sony A7S II
