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Sony a7 IV vs Sony a7C II
The Sony a7 IV and the Sony a7C II side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Sony a7C II if you want a newer model (2023 against 2021), which usually means better autofocus and video and a lighter body (514 g against 659 g). On these specs the Sony a7 IV has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Sony a7 IV | Sony a7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Sensor | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Resolution | 33 MP | 33 MP |
| Stabilisation | in the body | in the body |
| Announced | 2021 | 2023 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Weight | 659 g | 514 glighter |
| Lenses in this guide | 278 for its sensor, 125 more with a crop | 278 for its sensor, 125 more with a crop |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Sony a7 IV 1×, Sony a7C II 1×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.
Lenses
Both take Sony E lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 278 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.
The Sony a7 IV: 278 Sony E lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Sony a7C II: 278 Sony E lenses in this guide cover its sensor.