A7C IIvs 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD
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11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (2021)
Starting from £599 new
Best for Landscape, astrophotography & architecture on Sony APS-C
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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, Astrophotography & Architecture On Sony Aps-C — 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (2021): The definitive ultra-wide zoom for Sony APS-C — f/2.8 at 11mm in a compact, affordable, weather-sealed package.
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
Quick take: The 11-20mm f/2.8 di iii-a rxd is the most affordable; only the 11-20mm f/2.8 di iii-a rxd is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7C II (2023) | 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £599 |
| Sensor | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | Sony E-mount (APS-C) |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | — |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive (RXD) — quiet and fast |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | N/A |
| Weight | 514g body only | 335g |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm | 73mm diameter × 86.2mm length |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | N/A |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | 67mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A | N/A |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7C II | 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Architecture | — |
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