A7Cvs A7S II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Sony A7C Sony A7C (2020) Starting from £1299 new Best for Compact travel & content creation View A7C
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Sony A7S II Sony A7S II (2015) Starting from £799 new Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking View A7S 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.

Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market price.

↓ Full specifications below

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

A7S II (2015)

  • Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
  • Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
  • A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
  • Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price

Quick take: The a7c has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7s ii is the most affordable; only the a7s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification A7C (2020)A7S II (2015)
Price £1,299 £799
Sensor 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 12.1MP
Video 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3
Autofocus Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS)
Burst Rate 10fps with AF/AE tracking 5fps continuous
Battery Life ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 509g (body, battery, card) 584g body only
Dimensions 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots
Mount Sony E-mount Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-I slots
Connectivity USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack
Genre A7CA7S II
Travel
9.0
Video
9.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Street
9.0
4.0
Wildlife
7.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Low Light
9.0
Wedding
7.0
Sports
4.0
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