Sony a7C II
Sony

a7C II

$2,199~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: September 15, 2023
Full-Frame
Sensor
33MP
Resolution
4K
Max Video
IBIS
10fps
Burst
759
AF Points

Who the Sony a7C II is for

The Sony a7C II is a 33MP full-frame mirrorless camera, well suited to vlogging and hybrid shooting.

  • A 33MP full-frame sensor from the a7 IV packed into Sony's compact, rangefinder-style "C" body.
  • AI-based subject recognition and in-body stabilization for travel and everyday shooting.
  • 4K 10-bit video and a vari-angle screen in one of the smallest full-frame bodies available.

Best for

  • Video and filmmaking — 4K up to 60p, 10-bit internal and Log.
  • Vlogging and handheld video — flip-out screen and a mic input.
  • Travel and the outdoors — in-body stabilisation plus weather sealing.
  • Low-light and events — a large full-frame sensor and ISO to 51,200.

Keep in mind

  • Single card slot — no in-camera backup, which matters for critical paid jobs.

How the Sony a7C II compares to other Sony E Full-Frame cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 25 Sony E Full-Frame cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

SpecThis cameraWhere it lands
Weight514g (1.13 lb)5th lightest of 25
Price (MSRP)$2,199joint 5th cheapest of 25
Resolution33MPjoint 10th highest of 25
4K frame rate60pjoint 8th fastest of 23

What Full-Frame means in practice

A full-frame sensor at 33MP gives the shallowest depth of field of the three formats at any given framing and aperture, and the most sensor area to gather light with. That is the physical reason full-frame bodies tend to be the larger and heavier option: the lenses that cover the format have to be bigger too.

Video, stabilisation and weather sealing

4K runs to 60p, giving headroom for smooth motion or a modest slow-motion cut. 10-bit recording internally means colour survives grading rather than banding when pushed. A log profile is available, which trades a flat-looking file for latitude in post.

In-body stabilisation steadies any lens mounted on it, including primes with no stabilisation of their own. The body is weather-sealed.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor TypeBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-Frame
Image ProcessorBIONZ XR
Effective Resolution33 MP
Lens MountSony E

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)100 – 51200
ISO Range (Extended)50 – 204800
Mechanical Shutter1/4000
Electronic Shutter1/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/160
Built-in FlashNo

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting10 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution4K
8K Recording
4K RecordingUp to 60p
1080p RecordingUp to 120p
10-bit InternalYes
Recording LimitNo limit
Log ProfilesS-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone
Built-in MicStereo
Headphone JackYes
Mic InputYes
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)

Focus

Phase Detect Points759
Contrast Detect Points
Low Light AF-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal AFYes
Vehicle AFYes

Viewfinder

EVF TypeOLED
EVF Resolution2.36M dots
EVF Magnification0.7x

Monitor

LCD Size3"
LCD Resolution1.04M dots
LCD TypeVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYes

Interface

Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5
USBUSB-C 3.2
Memory Card Slots1x SD UHS-II
GPSNo

General

Price (MSRP)$2,199
Body MaterialMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions124×71.1×63.4 mm
Weight514g (1.13 lb)
Weather SealedYes
In-Body StabilizationYes
Battery Life (EVF)530 shots
Battery Life (LCD)560 shots
Battery TypeNP-FZ100

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