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Sony A7 II vs Sony A7c

Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Sony Alpha A7 II front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced November 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7
  • Successor is Sony A7 III
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Revealed September 2020
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Sony A7 II vs Sony A7c Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sony A7 II and Sony A7c, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A7 II (24MP) and the A7c (24MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The A7 II was announced 6 years prior to the A7c which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A7 II grades versus the A7c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sony A7c

 A7 II A7c 
Display resolution1230k922kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony A7 II

 A7c A7 II 
RevealedSeptember 2020November 2014More modern by 70 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A7 II and Sony A7c

 A7 II A7c 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 II has external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A7 II against the A7c.

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7c size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A7 II and A7c is 69 and 78 respectively.

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 II and A7c.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged A7 II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7 II
Portrait photography with Sony A7c
82
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
78
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7 II
Street photography with Sony A7c
80
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7 II
Sports photography with Sony A7c
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
88
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (740 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
86
good battery (740 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 II Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7c Landscape photography highlights
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 II Vlogging highlights
Sony A7c Vlogging highlights
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
86
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
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Sony A7 II vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 II and Sony A7c
 Sony Alpha A7 IISony Alpha A7c
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7 II Sony Alpha A7c
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-11-20 2020-09-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 117 693
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 121 122
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 599g (1.32 lb) 509g (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 90 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2449 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 740 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,456 $1,800