Sony a7C vs Sony a9 II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7C and Sony a9 II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.

Sony a7C were released 2020 and Sony a9 II was released 2019. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Sony a7C 2020
Sony a9 II 2019

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Sony Full Frame") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Since both cameras have a Full frame sensor there will be no crop factor.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Sony a7C 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Sony a9 II 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Sony a7C has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a9 II has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Sony a7C 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Sony a9 II 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 51200.

Camera ISO Range
Sony a7C 100-51200
Sony a9 II 100-51200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7C
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a9 II

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a7C can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Sony a9 II can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Sony a7C 10
Sony a9 II 20

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Sony a7C and Sony a9 II can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony a9 II weighs 678 gr (equal to 1.49 lb) which is 33% heavier than Sony a7C and its 509 gr (or 1.12 lb).

Camera Weight
Sony a7C 509 gr
1.12 lb
Sony a9 II 678 gr
1.49 lb

Sony a7C vs Sony a9 II Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7C and Sony a9 II, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Sony a7C
Sony a9 II
Name Sony a7C Sony a9 II
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Release Date and Price
Sony a7C
Sony a9 II
Release Year 2020 2019
Release Date 2020-09-15 2019-10-03
MSRP 1799 USD 4499 USD
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Camera Type
Sony a7C
Sony a9 II
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Sony a7C
Sony a9 II
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS Stacked CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 24 MP
Image Processor BIONZ X Bionz X
Image
Sony a7C
Sony a9 II
ISO Range 100 - 51200 100 - 51200
White Balance Presets 7 9
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
Yes
(Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops 5.5 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Sony a7C
Sony a9 II
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 693 693
Lens Mount Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Sony a7C
Sony a9 II
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 921600 1440000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.59x 0.78x
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 3686400
Photography features
Sony a7C
Sony a9 II
Frames per second 10 fps 20 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Sony a7C
Sony a9 II
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
XAVC-S
MPEG4
H.264
AVCHD
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Sony a7C
Sony a9 II
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Sony a7C
Sony a9 II
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11ac (dual-band) + Bluetooth + NFC)
Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + NFC + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone or Bluetooth) Yes (Wired or wireless)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Sony a7C
Sony a9 II
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery & charger
NP-FZ100
Battery Life (CIPA) 740 shots 690 shots
Width 124 mm 129 mm
Height 71 mm 96 mm
Depth 60 mm 76 mm
Weight 509 gram 678 gram