A7 IIvs A7C II
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Which should you buy?
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
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 a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7 II (2014) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 1080p 60fps | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7 II | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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