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Sony A7c vs Sony A9 II

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Sony A7c vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Introduced September 2020
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A9
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Sony A7c vs Sony A9 II Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Sony A7c vs Sony A9 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the A7c (24MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The A7c was brought out 12 months later than the A9 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A7c matches up against the A9 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony A9 II

 A7c A9 II 
IntroducedSeptember 2020October 2019Fresher by 12 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony A7c

 A9 II A7c 
Screen resolution1440k922kClearer screen (+518k dot)

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony A9 II

 A7c A9 II 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony A7c vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A7c enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A7c compared to the A9 II.

Sony A7c vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7c and A9 II is 78 and 62 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7c and A9 II.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer A7c is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony A7c vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7c
Portrait photography with Sony A9 II
78
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
85
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Street photography camera
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7c Sports photography highlights
Sony A9 II Sports photography highlights
88
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (740 per charge)
has phase detect AF
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (690 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c Travel photography information
Sony A9 II Travel photography information
86
good battery (740 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly display
73
better than average battery (690 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7c Landscape photography details
Sony A9 II Landscape photography details
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (740 shots)
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (690 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c Vlogging features
Sony A9 II Vlogging features
86
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony A7c vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony A9 II
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7c Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-09-14 2019-10-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 693 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 122 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 509g (1.12 lb) 678g (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 740 shots 690 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $1,800 $4,498