Sony a7C II

Feature packed ; Rock solid almost brutalist build quality ; Flip out and swivel touch screen LCD enhances intuitive operation

Still bulky and weighty compared to APS-C or Four Thirds sensor incorporating rivals from OM System and Fujifilm ; Requires a deep dive into the manual and a period of familiarization ; Just the one card slot for SD media may deter power users

The Sony A7C II promises plentiful high-end features in a compact (if chunky) package. This second-gen Sony E-Mount full-frame camera proves itself reliable in delivering very high-quality output.

Real-time AI subject recognition and tracking ; Small and light full-frame camera ; Excellent video features

EVF could still be bigger ; Currently more expensive than the A7 IV ; New processing systems impact battery life

With the latest Sony processing systems, including real-time AI recognition and video features previously reserved for the top-of-the-range Sony Alpha cameras, the travel-friendly A7C II becomes a serious alternative to the larger A7 IV. The jump to 33...

Great-looking and compact/portable design ; Powerful video capabilities ; Object, animal and person tracking is fantastic ; Quick and accurate autofocus ; Plug-and-play webcam capability

Pretty expensive ; Only one SD card slot

With the second-gen A7C there are far fewer compromises than with the first model, delivering an exceptional full-frame experience in a compact, portable and lightweight design.

Compact and lightweight ; Equally adept at stills and video ; Intelligent hybrid autofocus ; Impressive 7-stop stabilization ; Good vari-angle screen and menu

Only one memory card slot ; 40% pricier than the original A7C

Slim and lightweight, the Sony A7C II puts the ‘compact’ back into ‘compact system cameras’. All too many recent mirrorless models are clunky, heavyweight affairs but the second generation of this popular camera is delightfully diminutive. And that’s...