- 33MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
- OLED EVF 2.36M dots, 0.70x mag.
- 5-Axis 7 Stops IBIS
- 10fps Continuous Shooting
- 4K/30P Video (no crop)
- Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
QUICKFACT SHEET
The Sony A7C II (aka a7C II, α7C II, Alpha 7C II) is a compact and lightweight full-frame mirrorless camera for serious and advanced-level photographers. Sony has basically taken the Sony A7 IV and successfully crammed it into an APS-C-sized body.
Sony A7C II
The Sony A7C II features a full-frame 33MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor; 5-axis 7 Stops IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization); Sony’s latest and better AI-based Real-time tracking AF (Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane); continuous shooting at up to 10 fps; video at 4K/60P (1.5x crop), 4K/30P (no crop), and Full HD/120P; Auto Framing (like on the ZV-E1); a 2.36M-dot XGA OLED EVF with 0.70x magnification; a 3.0-inch vari-angle Touch LCD monitor with 1.03M-dot resolution; a single SD UHS-II card slot; and, a Front Dial (which was missing on the A7C). It does not have an AF joystick.
Here, in tabular form, are the main differences between the A7C and A7C II:
| A7C | A7C II | |
| Image Sensor | 24.2MP | 33MP |
| IBIS | 5-axis 5 stops | 5-axis 7 stops |
| AF | Human, Animal | Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane |
| Video | 4K/30P (no crop) | 4K/30P (no crop), 4K/60P (1.5x crop) |
| EVF | 2.36M-dots 0.59x mag. | 2.36M-dots 0.70x mag. |
| LCD | 2.95″ 0.92M-dots Vari-angle | 2.95″ 1.03M-dots Vari-angle |
| Front Dial | N/A | Yes |
| Battery Life | 740 | 540 |
Notice that, except for the battery life, the A7C II is much improved over the A7C.
Sony A7C II Top View
Sony A7C II Back View
There are a number of connectivity features that make the A7C II practical for those who post to social media sites. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth allow for remote Live View shooting and easy transfer of images to your smartphone or tablet. You can use the A7C II as a 4K webcam (Imaging Edge Webcam software free to download) for livestreaming.
Of course, the Sony A7C II is supported by a system of high quality lenses, vertical grip, external flashes, microphones, monitor hood, shooting grip with wireless remote commander, grip extension, and software that further expand the shooting system.
| SONY A7C II SPECS AT A GLANCE (AUG 29, 2023) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| TYPE: | MIRRORLESS, FULL-FRAME | ||
| SENSOR RESOLUTION: | 33MP | SENSOR TYPE: | FULL-FRAME CMOS |
| LENS: | SONY E | ISO: | 100-51200, 50, 102400, 204800 |
| FOCUS: | 759 POINTS; HUMAN, ANIMAL, BIRD, INSECT, CAR, TRAIN, AIRPLANE | AF SENSITIVITY: | EV-4 – EV20 (F2.0) |
| VIEWFINDER: | OLED EVF 2.36M DOTS, 0.70X MAGNIFICATION, 22MM EYE POINT | LCD: | 2.95″ 1.03M DOTS, VARI-ANGLE TOUCH |
| I.S.: | 5-AXIS 7 STOPS | VIDEO: | 4K/30P/24P (NO CROP), 4K/60P (1.5X CROP), FULL HD/120P/60P/30P/24P |
| SHUTTER: | 1/4000 SEC. – 30 SEC. | X-SYNC SPEED: | 1/160 SEC. |
| CONTINUOUS SHOOTING: | 10 FPS / 8 FPS (LIVE VIEW) | STORAGE MEDIA: | SD (UHS-II) |
| MICROPHONE: | 3.5MM DIAMETER STEREO MINI JACK | HEADPHONE: | 3.5MM DIAMETER STEREO MINI JACK |
| CONNECTIVITY: | WI-FI, BLUETOOTH, USB-C, HDMI MICRO CONNECTOR (TYPE-D), WIRELESS REMOTE SHOOTING | ||
| OTHER: | TIME-LAPSE, ACTIVE MODE, S-CINETONE, AUTO FRAMING, DUST- AND MOISTURE-RESISTANT | ||
| DIMENSIONS: | 124.0 X 71.1 X 63.4 MM (5 X 2-1/2 X 2-3/8 IN) | WEIGHT: | 514 G (1 LB 2.2 OZ) |
| PRICE: | US $2,199.99 / CAD $2,999.99 | BUY: | SONY A7C II |
Sony A7C II
The Sony A7C II (2023, US $2,199.99 / CAD $2999.99) is easy to recommend if you desire full-frame image quality but prefer a compact and light body, and Sony’s famed Real-Time Tracking AF.
If you currently use an A7C, it is well worth upgrading to the A7C II for the higher resolution, better Tracking AF, fully Touch-enabled LCD and bigger EVF.
The Sony A7C II is being offered with a new and “world’s smallest and lightest” retractable FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 standard zoom kit lens (Camera + lens: US $2,499.99 / CAD $3399.99).
For those who shoot landscape, architecture or portraits, and require more detailed and higher resolution images, but would still like a compact full-frame mirrorless camera, check out the Sony A7CR (2023, US $2,999.99 / CAD $4099.99) with 61MP (with a 240.8MP option).
Related Links:
- Sony A7C II Press Release
- Sony A7C II Technical Specs
- Sony A7C II Instruction Manual
- Sony A7C II Software & App Download
- Sony A7C II Firmware Update
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