A7C IIvs A7CR
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Sony
A7CR (2023)
Starting from £3099 new
Best for Travel, landscape & portrait photography with minimal kit
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Travel, Landscape & Portrait Photography With Minimal Kit — A7CR (2023): The world's smallest 61MP full-frame camera — A7R V quality in a pocketable A7C body.
Who should buy what
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
A7CR (2023)
- Landscape photographers who want 61MP resolution without carrying a large body
- Travel photographers who need professional image quality in the smallest possible package
- Portrait shooters who want A7R V sensor quality with the ease of the A7C form factor
- A7C owners ready for a major resolution upgrade without changing bodies
Quick take: The a7cr has the highest resolution at 61mp; the a7c ii is the most affordable; only the a7cr is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7C II (2023) | A7CR (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £3,099 |
| Sensor | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 61.0MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal | 4K/60p 10-bit, 1080p/120p — S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | AI subject recognition — phase-detect with human, animal, bird detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 15fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 514g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF 0.70× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.03M dots |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7C II | A7CR |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports | — |
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