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Sony Alpha 7 II vs Sony Alpha 7C II

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SonyAlpha 7 IISonyAlpha 7C II
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2014September 2023
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typeExmor CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.8 × 23.9 mm35.9 × 23.9 mm
Effective resolution24.3 MP33 MP
Largest image6000 × 40007008 × 4672
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–51200
Sensor detailApproximately 24.7 million total pixels; 3:2 sensor.Approximately 34.1 million total pixels; optical low-pass filter; maker maximum movie effective resolution 27.6 MP
Image formatsJPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; Sony ARW 2.3; the current maker specification includes uncompressed RAW.JPEG, HEIF and RAW (Sony ARW 5.0); 14-bit RAW output; compressed, lossless-compressed and uncompressed RAW options; XAVC S, XAVC S-I and XAVC HS movies
ISO detailStandard still-image ISO 100–25600; expanded ISO 50, 64 and 80. Multi Shot NR reaches ISO 51200 by combining images rather than extending the standard single-image range.Standard still-image and movie ISO 100–51200; still-image extension ISO 50–204800; movie extension reaches ISO 102400. Photography Blog lists a lower extended maximum; Sony’s explicit specification is used.
Image processorBIONZ X.BIONZ XR and dedicated AI processing unit
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst5 fps10 fps
Lens detail–Interchangeable E-mount; body-only and FE 28–60 mm f/4–5.6 kit offered; the photo shows both body colours with this optional kit lens
AutofocusFast Hybrid AF with 117 phase-detection points in full-frame mode and 25 contrast-detection points; single AF, continuous AF, direct manual focus and manual focus.Fast Hybrid AF; up to 759 phase-detection points for stills or 627 for movies; EV -4 to 20 at ISO 100 with an f/2 lens; current maker subjects include automatic selection, humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and aircraft
ShutterFocal-plane shutter; 30 seconds to 1/8000 second plus Bulb; electronic first curtain can be enabled or disabled.Electronic first-curtain mechanical shutter up to 1/4000 second; silent electronic shutter up to 1/8000 second; 30-second exposures and Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second full-frame or 1/200 second APS-C with Sony flash
Burst detailUp to approximately 5 fps in Continuous Hi with AF/AE tracking, according to Sony's announcement; approximately 2.5 fps in Continuous Lo. Speed varies with shooting conditions and the memory card.Up to 10 fps Hi+; maker buffer approximately 44 compressed RAW, 27 lossless-compressed RAW or 18 uncompressed RAW images; over 1,000 Fine JPEGs. Amateur Photographer notes 10 fps requires compressed RAW and gives 8 fps live-view continuous or 6 fps with lossless-compressed RAW.
Stabilisation detailFive-axis image-sensor shift; Sony claims 4.5 stops under CIPA conditions for pitch/yaw with Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA and long-exposure noise reduction off. Correction depends on the lens.Five-axis sensor shift; maker claim 7 stops under CIPA pitch/yaw testing with the FE 50 mm f/1.2 GM lens and long-exposure noise reduction off; current maker movie modes include Dynamic Active and Active electronic correction
Flash–No built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible external flash
Exposure controls–1200-zone evaluative metering; exposure compensation ±5 EV
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps3840 × 2160 at 60 fps
Video detailJapanese specification lists XAVC S Full HD 60p, 30p and 24p at approximately 50 Mbps. The headline maximum reflects this NTSC/Japanese mode; no 4K movie recording. S-Log2 picture profiles and clean HDMI output are supported.Internal 3840 × 2160 up to 60p NTSC or 50p PAL, with 10-bit 4:2:2 options; 60p/50p requires Super 35 crop. Full-frame 30p is oversampled from approximately 7K; Full HD up to 120p NTSC or 100p PAL. XAVC S-I 4K reaches 600 Mbps at 60p. S-Log3, S-Cinetone, user LUT display and AI Auto Framing; HDMI output supports 10-bit 4:2:2, without RAW video output.
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets.Built-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; digital-audio Multi Interface Shoe; compatible accessories support four-channel 24-bit LPCM
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,228,8001,036,800
Touchscreen–Yes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailTFT screen tilts approximately 107° up and 41° down; dots count colour subpixels.Side-opening vari-angle touchscreen; opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; touch menu operation
Viewfinder detail0.5-inch XGA OLED Tru-Finder; 2,359,296 dots; 100% coverage and approximately 0.71× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity.0.39-type XGA OLED; 2,359,296 dots; approximately 0.70× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity; 60 or 120 fps refresh
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)350 photographs560 photographs
Body weight556 g429 g
Release detailSony Japan specifies 5 December 2014 for the ILCE-7M2 body, following its 20 November announcement; this is the Japanese sale date, not a UK release claim.Sony Australia specifies retail availability from September 2023. Photography Blog reports the original Alpha 7C remained in the range alongside the II. Current maker specifications include later-supported subject recognition and movie-stabilisation features.
Recording mediaSD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I; Memory Stick PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo.One SD slot supporting UHS-I and UHS-II; no CFexpress support
PortsMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI, microphone and headphone sockets and Multi Interface Shoe.USB-C (USB 3.2 at 5 Gbps), Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets and digital-audio Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC.Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHz; Bluetooth 4.2; no NFC; Creators’ App remote operation and image transfer
Battery life detailNP-FW50; Sony's UK specification gives up to approximately 350 photographs.NP-FZ100; current Sony CIPA claim approximately 560 photographs with LCD or 530 with viewfinder; actual movie claim approximately 105 minutes with LCD or 100 with viewfinder. Both launch-period reviews give lower 540/510-shot figures.
Charging–USB-C in-camera charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; maker specifies an 18 W or higher USB PD source and 3 A cable
DimensionsApproximately 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7 mm (width × height × depth), according to Sony's launch specification.Approximately 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4 mm; depth from grip to monitor 58.6 mm
Weight detailApproximately 556 g body only; 599 g with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo; lens excluded.Approximately 429 g body only; 514 g with battery and memory card; both exclude lens. Photography Blog gives 525 g labelled body only and Amateur Photographer gives 524 g; maker’s explicit figures are used.
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy top and front covers and internal structure; dust- and moisture-resistant design, not a waterproof rating.Maker specifies recycled materials including SORPLAS in the body, depending on production timing
Colours–Silver/black or black
In the boxPower cord, NP-FW50 battery, AC adaptor, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap, eyepiece cup and Micro USB cable, according to Sony UK.–

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