Sony
Alpha 7C
Smallest full-frame E-mount body with A7 III performance in a travel-friendly package.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
Sony
Alpha 7C II
Compact 33MP full-frame with AI AF, 4K 60p, and travel-friendly body.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
Alpha 7C II is 3.1 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7C
Wins
Alpha 7C II
9 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7C II has higher 4K max frame rate (59.94 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 7C II has higher Max video bit rate (240 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7C II has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 5 stops)
- AAlpha 7C has higher Battery life (CIPA) (740 shots vs 530 shots)
- BAlpha 7C II has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 24.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareAlpha 7C
124 × 71 × 60 mm
509 g (1.12 lb / 17.95 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7C II
124 × 71 × 63 mm
514 g (1.13 lb / 18.13 oz)
Alpha 7C is 4mm thinner than Alpha 7C II.
Alpha 7C is 5 g lighter than Alpha 7C II.
Depth (front-to-back): 60mm Alpha 7C · 63mm Alpha 7C II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7C
124 × 71 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7C II
124 × 71 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7C
124 × 60 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7C II
124 × 63 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7C
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Alpha 7C II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7C
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Alpha 7C II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7C
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds AVCHD, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 59.7
Battery life (CIPA)
740 shots vs 530 shots — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 44 frames — higher is better
Weight
509 g vs 514 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7C II
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car/Train…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S-I
Internal RAW video
Only Alpha 7C II supports it
4K max frame rate
59.94 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
240 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 63.4
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 7C
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓5-axis IBIS
- ✓24MP hybrid
- ✓Great for travel
Cons
- –Small grip
- –Single card slot
- –Superseded by A7C II
Alpha 7C II
Pros
- ✓Compact full-frame
- ✓33MP sensor
- ✓AI subject recognition
- ✓4K 60p
Cons
- –Small grip
- –Single card slot
- –Micro HDMI
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Alpha 7C or Alpha 7C II?
Alpha 7C II scores 6.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Alpha 7C — 10fps burst — solid for most action.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7C and Alpha 7C II?
Alpha 7C is 24.2 MP and Alpha 7C II is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7C II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7C and Alpha 7C II have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7C has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7C II has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7C or the Alpha 7C II?
Alpha 7C reaches 10 fps electronic. Alpha 7C II reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7C and Alpha 7C II?
Alpha 7C weighs 509 g and Alpha 7C II weighs 514 g, so the Alpha 7C is 5 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7C and Alpha 7C II record 4K video?
Alpha 7C: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7C II: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the Alpha 7C and Alpha 7C II weather sealed?
Alpha 7C: Yes. Alpha 7C II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 740 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7C and 530 shots for the Alpha 7C II, giving the Alpha 7C the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7C launched at $1,799 and Alpha 7C II at $2,199. The Alpha 7C is $400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.