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A7C II vs A99 II
Quick take: The A99 II has the highest resolution at 42MP; the A99 II is the most affordable; only the A7C II is weather sealed.
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.
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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A7C IISony · 2023 | A99 IISony · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,799 | £749 usedBest |
| Sensor | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 42.4MP full-frame sensor |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | 42.4MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal | 4K/30p full-pixel readout, 1080p/120, S-Log2 / S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | 79-point Hybrid Cross phase-detect AF (dedicated sensor + 399-point on-sensor), Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | 4.5-stop 5-axis sensor-shift |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 12fps with AF/AE trackingBest |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA)Best | ~490 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 514g (body only)Best | 849g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm | 142.6 × 104.2 × 76.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78x |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" three-way tilting / swivel LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony A-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual slots: SD / Memory Stick + SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Multi / micro USB, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic + headphone, Multi Interface Shoe, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
A99 II
Portrait
8.3/10
6.6/10
Street
7.9/10
5.2/10
Travel
7.2/10
4.6/10
Wedding & Events
7.1/10
6.2/10
Vlogging & Video
6.8/10
4.3/10
Filmmaking
7.1/10
5.9/10
Documentary
7.8/10
5.0/10
Sports & Action
7.3/10
5.9/10
Landscape
6.9/10
5.8/10
Wildlife
8.0/10
5.7/10
Casual
5.9/10
3.5/10
Food
8.0/10
6.0/10
Macro
7.7/10
4.7/10
Architecture
7.0/10
6.2/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
5.2/10
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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