A7Cvs A7C II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value 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.
Who should buy what
A7C (2020)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
- Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
- Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road
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 a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the a7c is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7C (2020) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps with AF/AE tracking | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 509g (body, battery, card) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7C | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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