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A5000 vs A7C II
Quick take: The A7C II has the highest resolution at 33MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the A7C II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7C II — Full-Frame Hybrid: 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)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A5000Sony · 2014 | A7C IISony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £154Best | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 33.0MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | 25-point contrast AF with face detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3.5fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~420 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 269g (with battery)Best | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A5000
A7C II
Portrait
4.3/10
8.3/10
Street
6.5/10
7.9/10
Travel
6.1/10
7.2/10
Wedding & Events
2.6/10
7.1/10
Documentary
3.5/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
3.1/10
7.3/10
Landscape
4.7/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
4.2/10
8.0/10
Casual
4.2/10
5.9/10
Food
5.2/10
8.0/10
Macro
4.7/10
7.7/10
Architecture
4.8/10
7.0/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
7.4/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.8/10
Filmmaking
—
7.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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