Sony a7C II vs Sony a7 IV

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7C II and Sony a7 IV. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.

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.

** 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 II has a 33 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a7 IV has 33 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 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 II
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7 IV

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a7C II can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Sony a7 IV can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Sony a7C II and Sony a7 IV 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 a7 IV weighs 659 gr (equal to 1.45 lb) which is 28% heavier than Sony a7C II and its 514 gr (or 1.13 lb).

Sony a7C II vs Sony a7 IV Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7C II and Sony a7 IV, 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 II	Sony a7 IV
Name	Sony a7C II	Sony a7 IV
Manufacturer	Sony	Sony
Release Date and Price	Sony a7C II	Sony a7 IV
Release Year	2023	2021
Release Date	2023-08-29	2021-10-21
MSRP	2199 USD	2499 USD
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Camera Type	Sony a7C II	Sony a7 IV
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Sony a7C II	Sony a7 IV
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Resolution	7008 x 4672 pixels	7008 x 4672 pixels
Megapixels	33 MP	33 MP
Image Processor	BIONZ R	BIONZ XR
Image	Sony a7C II	Sony a7 IV
ISO Range	100 - 51200	100 - 51200
White Balance Presets	7	7
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis))	Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	7 stops	5.5 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Sony a7C II	Sony a7 IV
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	7559	759
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 II	Sony a7 IV
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	Fully articulated
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1036800	1036800
Touch screen	Yes	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.7x	0.78x
Viewfinder Resolution	2359296	3686400
Photography features	Sony a7C II	Sony a7 IV
Frames per second	10 fps	10 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	No
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 II	Sony a7 IV
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 H.265 XAVC-S XAVC-HS	MPEG4 H.264 H.265 XAVC-S XAVC-HS
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Sony a7C II	Sony a7 IV
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Sony a7C II	Sony a7 IV
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	Yes	Yes
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11ac (dual band) + Bluetooth)	Yes Built-in (802.11ac (dual band) + Bluetooth)
Remote Control	Yes (wireless or smartphone)	Yes (wireless or smartphone)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Sony a7C II	Sony a7 IV
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery charger	NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	540 shots	580 shots
Width	127 mm	131 mm
Height	71 mm	96 mm
Depth	63 mm	80 mm
Weight	514 gram	659 gram