CineStill 800T (36 exp)vs A7 II
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CineStill 800T (36 exp)
Starting from £22 new
Best for Night photography, neon streets & cinematic portraits
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Night Photography, Neon Streets & Cinematic Portraits — CineStill 800T (36 exp): The most cinematic film you can shoot — tungsten balance, halation glow, and ISO 800 make night photography unforgettable.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Who should buy what
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The cinestill 800t (36 exp) is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | CineStill 800T (36 exp) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £22 | £549 |
| Sensor | 35mm colour negative — ISO 800 (tungsten-balanced, C-41 process) | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | N/A | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 5fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~30g | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 35mm 135-format cartridge, 36 exposures | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | ISO 800 tungsten — best under artificial/mixed light; C-41 process | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | CineStill 800T (36 exp) | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | ||
| Outdoor / Daylight | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
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