Sony Alpha a7C II

Compact full-frame power with AI-driven autofocus

Sony Alpha a7C II
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model ILCE-7CM2

Key Features

SENSOR 33MP Full-Frame Exmor R CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR BIONZ XR processor with dedicated AI processing unit
AUTOFOCUS 759-point phase-detection AF with real-time subject recognition
PHASE DETECTION 94% coverage with AI-powered human, animal, and vehicle tracking
VIDEO 4K 60p 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording
STABILIZATION 7-stop 5-axis in-body image stabilization
BURST RATE Up to 10 fps with mechanical or electronic shutter
VIEWFINDER 0.39-inch 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.03m-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.2, HDMI Type-D, 3.5mm mic/headphone
MEMORY CARD Single UHS-II SD card slot
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture-resistant magnesium alloy chassis
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 530 shots (LCD) using NP-FZ100 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony Alpha a7C II

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Customizable
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present Uses rear wheel
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via menu/Fn

How-to Use Sony Alpha a7C II

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Sony Alpha a7C II Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 33MP Full-Frame Exmor R CMOS
Resolution 7008 x 4672
ISO Range 100-51200 (exp. 50-204800)
Autofocus Fast Hybrid AF (Phase/Contrast)
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 10 fps
Video 4K 60p, 1080p 120p
Stabilization 5-axis IBIS, 7 stops
Viewfinder 2.36m-dot OLED EVF
LCD 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen
Memory Card 1x SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, HDMI, Mic, Headphone, Wi-Fi, BT
Battery Life 530 shots
Weight 514g
Dimensions 124 x 71.1 x 63.4 mm