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 V vs Sony a7C II
Short AnswerSony a7 V 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
ResolutionSony a7 V
Continuous ShootingSony a7 V
Image StabilizationSony a7 V
Autofocus PointsTie
WeightSony a7C II
Launch PriceSony a7C II
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A33
B32.7
Electronic Burst (fps)
A30
B10
Stabilization (Stops)
A7.5
B7
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A695
B514
AF Points
A759
B759
Form Factor
130.3 × 96.4 × 82.4 mm
124 × 71.1 × 63.4 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Sony a7 V If…
- Higher resolution (33 MP vs 32.7 MP)
- Higher continuous shooting (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- Higher image stabilization (7.5 stops vs 7 stops)
Choose Sony a7C II If…
- Lighter body (514 g vs 695 g)
- Costs less at launch ($2200 vs $2899)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Sony a7 V | Sony a7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 33 MP | 32.7 MP |
| Sensor Type | Partially stacked CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
| Stabilization | 7.5 Stops | 7 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 759 | 759 |
| Low-Light AF | — | -4 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 10 fps | 10 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 30 fps | 10 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/4000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/8000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 3.68M | 2.36M |
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3" |
| LCD Type | Multi-axis tilt | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 4K 120p | 4K 60p |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | 10-bit 4:2:2 |
| Log Profile | S-Log3 | S-Log3 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 695 g | 514 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 1 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 630 Shots | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 2899 | 2200 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.