A7C IIvs Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
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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.
Portraits & Everyday — Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 (2016): The most affordable full-frame prime in the Sony FE system — f/1.8 subject separation and linear motor AF at an entry-level price.
Who should buy what
A7C II (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
- You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
- You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
- You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form
Quick take: The sony fe 50mm f/1.8 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7C II (2023) | Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £199 |
| Sensor | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | — |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal | 45cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Linear motor (fast and quiet AF) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | — |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | — |
| Weight | 514g body only | 186g |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm | 68.6 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | — |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | — |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A | — |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | — |
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