A7 Vvs A7C II
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Which should you buy?
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
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 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
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 v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7 V (2024) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 760 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 514g (body only) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7 V | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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