A7 IVvs A7C II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid 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 IV (2021)
- Working photographers who want a reliable full-frame all-rounder
- Portrait, wedding, and event photographers needing 33MP and fast AF
- A7 III owners ready for a major upgrade in resolution, AF, and video
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K/60p and 33MP stills in one dependable body
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 is the most affordable; only the a7 iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7 IV (2021) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 659g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7 IV | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Outdoor Portraits | — | |
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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