How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Sony
Sony a7 IV vs Sony a7C II
Short AnswerSony a7C II wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionTie
Continuous ShootingTie
Image StabilizationSony a7C II
Autofocus PointsTie
WeightSony a7C II
Launch PriceSony a7C II
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A32.7
B32.7
Electronic Burst (fps)
A10
B10
Stabilization (Stops)
A5.5
B7
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A658
B514
AF Points
A759
B759
Form Factor
131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8 mm
124 × 71.1 × 63.4 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Sony a7 IV If…
Choose Sony a7C II If…
- Higher image stabilization (7 stops vs 5.5 stops)
- Lighter body (514 g vs 658 g)
- Costs less at launch ($2200 vs $2499)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Sony a7 IV | Sony a7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 32.7 MP | 32.7 MP |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
| Stabilization | 5.5 Stops | 7 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 759 | 759 |
| Low-Light AF | -4 EV | -4 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 10 fps | 10 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 10 fps | 10 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/4000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69M | 2.36M |
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 4K 60p | 4K 60p |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | 10-bit 4:2:2 |
| Log Profile | S-Log3 | S-Log3 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 658 g | 514 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 1 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 520 Shots | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 2499 | 2200 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.