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A7 II vs A7C II
Quick take: The A7C II has the highest resolution at 33MP; the A7 II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7 II — Travel, Portrait: The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
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 | A7 IISony · 2014 | A7C IISony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549Best | £1,799 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 33.0MPBest |
| 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 electronicBest |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 514g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | 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
A7 II
A7C II
Portrait
6.8/10
8.3/10
Street
5.9/10
7.9/10
Travel
5.9/10
7.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.5/10
7.1/10
Documentary
5.7/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
5.8/10
7.3/10
Landscape
5.8/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
6.7/10
8.0/10
Casual
3.8/10
5.9/10
Food
6.0/10
8.0/10
Macro
5.5/10
7.7/10
Architecture
5.7/10
7.0/10
Astrophotography
6.4/10
7.4/10
Vlogging & Video
—
7.0/10
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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