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Sony a7 II vs Sony a7C II: Specifications Comparison

By Jason Polak No Comments
Published On July 31, 2024

Sony a7 II vs Sony a7C II Specifications Comparison

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Camera FeatureSony a7 IISony a7C II
AnnouncedNovember 2014August 2023
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeCMOSBSI CMOS
Image ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ XR
Resolution24.3 MP33.0 MP
Pixel Dimensions6000×40007008×4672
Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.9 mm (Full Frame)35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size5.96µ5.12µ
Low Pass FilterYesNo
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)YesYes
Base ISOISO 100ISO 100
Max Native ISOISO 6400ISO 51,200
Extended ISOsISO 50-25,600ISO 50-204,800
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoNo
Focus Stack BracketingNoYes
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoNo
Fastest Shutter Speed1/80001/8000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)5 FPS10 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)No electronic shutter10 FPS
Notes for High FPS Shooting12-bit raw in continuous drive mode (14-bit in single-shot mode)Compressed 12-bit raw at 10 FPS (uncompressed 14-bit raw is available at 8 FPS)
Buffer Size (Raw)28 frames (5 FPS)44 frames (10 FPS)
Autofocus SystemHybrid PDAFHybrid PDAF with deep learning subject recognition
Autofocus Points117 759
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-1 EV-4 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/2501/160
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownNoNo
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)8 bits10 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)8 bits10 bits
Raw VideoNoNo
4K Maximum FramerateN/A60 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate60 FPS120 FPS
Additional Video Crop FactorNo1.5x crop at 4K 60p (4K 30p has no additional crop)
Chroma Subsampling4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)4:2:2
Video Recording Limit30 min780 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots1 1
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-I)SD (UHS-II)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.0 in3.0 in
Rear LCD Resolution1.23 million dots1.04 million dots
Articulating LCDSingle AxisFully Articulating
TouchscreenNoYes
ViewfinderEVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.70x
Viewfinder Resolution2.36 million dots2.36 million dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoNoNo
Headphone JackYesYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashNoNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothNoYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType B 2.0Type C 3.2 Gen 1
Battery TypeNP-FW50NP-FZ100
Battery Life (Viewfinder)270 frames530 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)350 frames560 frames
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)599 g (1.32 lbs.)514 g (1.13 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)127 x 96 x 70 mm (5.0 x 3.8 x 2.8″)1124 x 71 x 63 mm (4.9 x 2.8 x 2.5″)
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$1700 (Discontinued)$2200 (Check Current Price)
Used Prices (Affiliate)Sony a7 II Used PricesSony a7C II Used Prices
1The Sony a7 II’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match typical standards today, 10mm were added to the a7 II’s depth measurement in this table.

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About Jason Polak

Jason Polak is a bird and wildlife photographer from Ottawa, Canada. He has been interested in photography ever since he received a disposable film camera as a small child. His career as a mathematician led him to move to Australia in 2016, where he started seeing colorful parrots. A few casual shots with a lens completely unsuitable for birds got him hooked, and now wildlife photography is his biggest passion. Jason loves to show the beauty of animals to the world through photography, and one of his lifelong goals is to photograph five thousand species of birds. You can see more of Jason's work on his website or on his YouTube channel.

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