Provia 100F (36 exp)vs A7C II
Fujifilm
Provia 100F (36 exp)
Starting from £18 new
Best for Portrait, fashion & documentary slide film
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait, Fashion & Documentary Slide Film — Provia 100F (36 exp): The balanced professional slide film — accurate colour, fine grain, and more versatile than Velvia across all subjects.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The provia 100f (36 exp) is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Provia 100F (36 exp) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £18 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 35mm slide/reversal film — ISO 100 (E-6 process) | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 33.0MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | N/A | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~30g | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 35mm 135-format cartridge, 36 exposures | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | ISO 100 — requires E-6 slide processing (specialist lab) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Provia 100F (36 exp) | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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