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A7C II vs A7R IV
Quick take: The A7R IV has the highest resolution at 61MP; the A7C 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?
A7C II — Full-Frame Hybrid: Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
A7R IV — Landscape, Studio, Commercial: 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
Who should buy what
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
A7R IV (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A7C IISony · 2023 | A7R IVSony · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,799Best | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | 61.0MPBest |
| 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)Best |
| Weight | 514g (body only)Best | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | 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 | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
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
A7C II
A7R IV
Portrait
8.3/10
8.1/10
Street
7.9/10
6.2/10
Travel
7.4/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
7.1/10
7.8/10
Vlogging & Video
7.0/10
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Filmmaking
7.1/10
6.4/10
Documentary
7.8/10
6.9/10
Sports & Action
7.3/10
7.4/10
Landscape
6.9/10
7.9/10
Wildlife
8.0/10
7.7/10
Casual
5.9/10
4.8/10
Food
8.0/10
7.4/10
Macro
7.7/10
6.5/10
Architecture
7.0/10
8.1/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
6.9/10
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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