Sony a7 IV vs Sony a7C II

Key Differences

  • Sony a7 IV has a better buffer (raw) (828 shots vs 44 shots).
  • Sony a7 IV has a better evf resolution (3.69M dots vs 2.36M dots).
  • Sony a7C II has a better weight (514g (1.13 lb) vs 658g (1.45 lb)).
  • Sony a7C II has a better price (msrp) ($2,199 vs $2,499).
  • Sony a7 IV has a better evf magnification (0.78x vs 0.7x).
Product
Sony a7 IV
Sony
$2,499
Sony a7C II
Sony
$2,199
Imaging
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution33 MP33 MP
Max Image Size4K4K
Lens MountSony ESony E
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 โ€“ 51200100 โ€“ 51200
ISO Range (Extended)50 โ€“ 20480050 โ€“ 204800
Mechanical Shutter1/80001/4000
Electronic Shutter1/80001/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/2501/160
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting10 fps10 fps
Buffer (RAW)828 shots44 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K4K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 60pUp to 60p
1080p RecordingUp to 120pUp to 120p
10-bit InternalYesYes
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log ProfilesS-Log3 / HLG / S-CinetoneS-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackYesYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)Micro (Type D)
Focus
Phase Detect Points759759
Contrast Detect Points425โˆ’
Low Light AF-4 EV-4 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFNoYes
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution3.69M dots2.36M dots
EVF Magnification0.78x0.7x
Monitor
LCD Size3"3"
LCD Resolution1.04M dots1.04M dots
LCD TypeVari-AngleVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv4.2v5
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2USB-C 3.2
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,499$2,199
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions131.3ร—96.4ร—79.8 mm124ร—71.1ร—63.4 mm
Weight658g (1.45 lb)514g (1.13 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)520 shots530 shots
Battery Life (LCD)580 shots560 shots
Battery TypeNP-FZ100NP-FZ100