Sony
Alpha 7C
Smallest full-frame E-mount body with A7 III performance in a travel-friendly package.
$1,799
Released Sep 2020
Sony
Alpha 7C II
Compact 33MP full-frame with AI AF, 4K 60p, and travel-friendly body.
$2,199
Released Oct 2023
Alpha 7C II is 3.1 years newer.
Wins
Alpha 7C
Wins
Alpha 7C II
11 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7C II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 7C II has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 5 stops)
- AAlpha 7C has higher Battery life (CIPA) (740 shots vs 540 shots)
- BAlpha 7C II has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- BAlpha 7C II has higher EVF magnification (0.7 × vs 0.59 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Alpha 7C
124 × 71 × 60 mm
509 g (1.12 lb / 17.95 oz)
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
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
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 59.7
Battery life (CIPA)
740 shots vs 540 shots — higher is better
Weight
509 g vs 514 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7C II
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car/Train…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.265
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Alpha 7C II supports it
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 63.4
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Resolution
33 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.7 × vs 0.59 × — 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- –Superseded by A7C II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
Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Alpha 7C or Alpha 7C II?
Alpha 7C II scores 7.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Alpha 7C — 4K recording.
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 60p.
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 540 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.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.