A7C IIvs A7R IV
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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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
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
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the a7c ii is the most affordable; only the a7r iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7C II (2023) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 514g body only | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7C II | A7R IV |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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