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A7C II vs Sony FX2
Quick take: 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.
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 | Sony FX2Sony · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499Best | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal | 7K-oversampled 4K/30p full-frame, 4K/60p (Super 35 crop), 10-bit, dual base ISO Log, external 16-bit RAW via HDMI |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking and auto-framing |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | Dynamic Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | 600 shots (CIPA); ~100 min continuous videoBest |
| Weight | 514g (body only)Best | 679g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | Optional clip-on EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
Sony FX2
Portrait
8.3/10
7.0/10
Street
7.9/10
5.3/10
Travel
7.4/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
7.1/10
6.8/10
Vlogging & Video
7.2/10
6.0/10
Filmmaking
7.1/10
8.0/10
Documentary
7.8/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
7.3/10
6.4/10
Landscape
6.9/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
8.0/10
6.6/10
Casual
6.2/10
5.1/10
Food
8.0/10
7.5/10
Macro
7.7/10
5.4/10
Architecture
7.0/10
6.8/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
6.3/10
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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