Sony a7C II Vs Sony a7CR Specs Comparison
Sony has been a leader in the mirrorless camera market, and their a7 series has been wildly popular among enthusiasts and professionals. The original a7C was released in 2020 as a more compact and lightweight option compared to other full-frame cameras in the lineup. Now in 2023, Sony has updated the camera with the new a7C II model, and also introduced the higher-resolution a7C R.
In this comparison, we’ll look at how the specifications of the new a7C II and a7C R models stack up. Here is a comparison table with specs between the Sony a7C II and Sony a7C R cameras:
| Spec | Sony a7C II | Sony a7C R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2200 body only, $2500 with 28-60mm kit lens | $3000 body only |
| Sensor Resolution | 33MP | 60MP |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame 35.6 x 23.8mm | Full Frame 35.7 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Image Processor | Bionz XR | Bionz XR |
| ISO Range | 100-51200 (expands to 50-204800) | 100-32000 (expands to 50-102400) |
| Boosted ISO Minimum | 50 | 50 |
| Boosted ISO Maximum | 204800 | 102800 |
| Image Stabilization | 5-axis sensor-shift, CIPA rating of 7 stops | 5-axis sensor-shift, CIPA rating of 7 stops |
| Continuous Shooting | 10fps | 8fps |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000s (mechanical), 1/8000s (electronic) | 1/4000s (mechanical), 1/8000s (electronic) |
| Video Resolution | Up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60p | Up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60p |
| Video Modes | XAVC S, XAVC HS | XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,359,296 dots | 2,359,296 dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
| Rear Screen | 3″ fully articulating touchscreen, 1,036,800 dots | 3″ fully articulating touchscreen, 1,030,000 dots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Battery Life | 540 shots (LCD), 600 shots (viewfinder) | 520 shots (LCD), 530 shots (viewfinder) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 71 x 63mm | 124 x 71 x 63mm |
| Weight | 514g | 515g |
In summary, the a7C R has a higher resolution 60MP sensor while the a7C II has a faster frame rate. The a7C R adds XAVC S-I video but the a7C II has slightly longer battery life. Overall the bodies are nearly identical in design with a lightweight and compact form factor.