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 a7C II vs Sony a7 III
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
ResolutionSony a7C II
Continuous ShootingTie
Image StabilizationSony a7C II
Autofocus PointsSony a7C II
WeightSony a7C II
Launch PriceSony a7 III
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A32.7
B24.2
Electronic Burst (fps)
A10
B10
Stabilization (Stops)
A7
B5
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A514
B650
AF Points
A759
B693
Form Factor
124 × 71.1 × 63.4 mm
126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Sony a7C II If…
- Higher resolution (32.7 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- Higher image stabilization (7 stops vs 5 stops)
- Higher autofocus points (759 vs 693 )
- Lighter body (514 g vs 650 g)
Choose Sony a7 III If…
- Costs less at launch ($1999 vs $2200)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Sony a7C II | Sony a7 III |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 32.7 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
| Stabilization | 7 Stops | 5 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 759 | 693 |
| Low-Light AF | -4 EV | -3 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 10 fps | 10 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 10 fps | 10 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M | 2.36M |
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Tilting |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 4K 60p | 4K 30p |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | 8-bit 4:2:0 |
| Log Profile | S-Log3 | S-Log3 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 514 g | 650 g |
| Card Slots | 1 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | — | 710 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 2200 | 1999 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.