Sony a7C II Mirrorless Camera 33MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI Sensor, E - Black

Sony a7C II Mirrorless Camera 33MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI Sensor, Sony E - Black(ILCE-7CM2B.CEC, ILCE7CM2B.CEC, ILCE/7CM2B.CEC)

Building off the sleek profile and full-frame sensor combination of its first-generation predecessor, the black Sony a7C II offers improved resolution, autofocus, in-body image stabilization, and video capabilities in the same compact, all-day, everyday form factor.

° 33.0MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor and BIONZ XR Processor

The Sony a7C II's advanced imaging system is powered by a 33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor and the BIONZ XR processor, a combination capable of 10-bit 4K imagery at up to 30 fps or a top continuous shooting rate of 10 fps with AF and AE using either the mechanical or electronic shutter.

The introduction of the back-illuminated structure to the camera's sensor gives it a higher resolution without sacrificing sensitivity.

With an ISO range of 100-51200 that's expandable to ISO 50-204800, the camera boasts low-light performance with minimal noise and wide dynamic range.

° AI-Powered Autofocus and Image Stabilization

The Sony a7C II's AI processing unit brings a host of enhanced capabilities to the camera's autofocus and image stabilization systems, ensuring smooth handling and clarity no matter the shooting conditions.

The camera's 759 phase detection points in stills mode and 495 points in video mode, covering 94% of the image area, are enhanced with AI-powered subject recognition performance and real-time tracking.

The AI processor also uses a new autoexposure algorithm, Human Pose Estimation, to prioritize exposure areas for a 20% improvement in overall exposure accuracy.

The auto white balance also benefits from the improved AI processor, aiding in difficult lighting conditions.

Other autofocus features include focus bracketing in up to 299 images with sequentially shifted focus points, focus accuracy in low light down to EV -4.0, focus breathing compensation, autofocus assist, focus mapping, and focus peaking during autofocus.

° Image Stabilization

Now offering seven stops of shake compensation, the camera's pixel-level 5-axis optical image stabilization system, which counters five different types of camera shake encountered during handheld shooting of stills and video, is algorithmically optimized for precision detection and control down to a single pixel.

The AI Processing Unit also improves communication between the body and the lens, providing more stable framing before shooting.

This allows users to confidently use any lens, even adapted lenses, for critical imaging without encountering blur from camera shake.

° Advanced Rendering

For stills-shooters, the a7C II offers a wide range of color renderings and compressions for optimal image quality and storage management, led by the introduction of the High Efficiency Image File (HEIF) format.

Users also have the choice between Compressed and Lossless Compressed options when shooting raw.

The AI Processing Unit also helps to achieve better exposure results in Auto mode with applicable algorithmic adjustments made for skin tone, backlit situations, and white balance.

The same Creative Looks presets available in video are also available when shooting stills, allowing additionally for user-defined configurations with eight adjustable parameters.

 

For optimal viewing of stills when tethered to select monitors and televisions, the a7C II now offers a stills-designed Hybrid Log-Gamma mode that delivers accurate dynamic range in 10-bit HEIF format.

Camera type Interchangeable lens digital camera

Lens mount E-mount

Camera Section

Type 35mm full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor

Number of pixels (effective)*1 Still images: Approx. 33.0 megapixels max.

Movies: Approx. 27.6 megapixels max.

Number of pixels (total) Approx. 34.1 megapixels Approx. 34.1 megapixels

Optical low pass filter Yes

Color temperature range 2500 K - 9900 K

Anti-Dust function Yes

Recording System (still image)

Recording Format JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant)

Image Size (pixels) [3:2] 35mm full frame L: 7008 x 4672 (33 M), M: 4608 x 3072 (14 M), S: 3504 x 2336 (8.2 M)

Image Quality Modes RAW, JPEG, HEIF (4:2:0 / 4:2:2), RAW & JPEG, RAW & HEIF

RAW Output Yes

Recording System (movie)

Video Compression XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Video Compression XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265

Audio Recording Format LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit)*2 , LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit)*2

Movie Recording Format (XAVC HS 4K)

3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.) 59.94p (150 Mbps / 75 Mbps / 45 Mbps)

50p (150 Mbps / 75 Mbps / 45 Mbps)

23.98p (100 Mbps / 50 Mbps / 30 Mbps)

3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.) 59.94p (200 Mbps / 100 Mbps)

50p (200 Mbps / 100 Mbps)

23.98p (100 Mbps / 50 Mbps)

Movie Recording Format (XAVC S 4K)

3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.) 59.94p (150 Mbps)

50p (150 Mbps)

29.97p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps)

25p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps))

23.98p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps)

3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.) 59.94p (200 Mbps)

50p (200 Mbps)

29.97p (140 Mbps)

25p (140 Mbps)

23.98p (100 Mbps)

Movie Recording Format (XAVC S HD)

1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.) 119.88p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps)

100p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps)

59.94p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps)

50p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps)

29.97p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps)

25p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps)

23.98p (50 Mbps)

1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.) 59.94p (50 Mbps)

50p (50 Mbps)

29.97p (50 Mbps)

25p (50 Mbps)

23.98p (50 Mbps)

Movie Recording Format (XAVC S-I 4K)

3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.) 59.94p (600 Mbps)

50p (500 Mbps)

29.97p (300 Mbps)

25p (250 Mbps)

23.98p (240 Mbps)

Movie Recording Format (XAVC S-I HD)

1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.) 59.94p (222 Mbps)

50p (185 Mbps)

29.97p (111 Mbps)

25p (93 Mbps)

23.98p (89 Mbps)

Movie Function

Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q) Yes

Proxy recording Yes

TC/UB Yes

RAW Output -

Recording System

Memory Card Slot Slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card

Focus System

Type Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)

Focus point Still images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF)

Movies: Max. 627 points (phase-detection AF)

Sensitivity range EV-4 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)

Recognition target (Still images) Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car ,Train ,Airplane

Recognition target (Movies) Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane

Other features AF Track Sens. (Still), AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity (Movie), AF Transition Speed (Movie) AF Transition Speed (Movie), Switch V/H AF Area Switch V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist. AF Area Regist., Circ. of Focus Point Circ. of Focus Point, Focus Map (Movie) Focus Map (Movie), AF Assist (Movie)

AF illuminator Yes (with Built-in LED type)

Exposure Control

Metering type 1200-zone evaluative metering

Metering sensitivity EV-3 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)

Exposure compensation +/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)

ISO sensitivity Still images: ISO 100 - 51200 (expandable to ISO 50 - 204800), AUTO (ISO 100 - 12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)

Movies: ISO 100 - 51200 equivalent (expandable to ISO 100 - 102400), AUTO (ISO 100 - 12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)

Anti-flicker Shoot. Yes*3

Viewfinder

Type 1.0 cm (0.39 type) electronic viewfinder (XGA OLED)

Number of dots 2 359 296 dots

Magnification Approx. 0.70x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1)

Diopter adjustment -4.0 to +3.0 m-1

Eye point Approx. 22 mm from the eyepiece lens, 19.6 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m-1 (CIPA standard)

Finder Frame Rate selection NTSC mode: STD 60fps / HI 120fps, PAL mode: STD 50fps / HI 100fps

LCD Screen

Type 7.5 cm (3.0-type) type TFT

Touch panel Yes

Number of dots (total) 1 036 800 dots

Adjustable angle Opening Angle: Approx. 176 °, Rotation Angle: Approx. 270 °

Other Features

Other Features Soft Skin Effect, Creative Look, Custom function, Picture Profile, Time-lapse, Auto Framing, My Image Style

Clear Image Zoom

Still Images Approx. 2x

Movies Approx. 1.5x (4K)

Shutter

Shutter type Mechanical shutter / Electronic shutter

Shutter speed Still images (Mechanical shutter): 1/4000 to 30 s, Bulb

Still images (Electronic shutter): 1/8000 to 30 s

Movies: 1/8000 to 1 s

Flash sync. speed*4 1/160 s (35mm full frame), 1/200 s (APS-C)

Electronic Front Shutter Curtain Yes

Image Stabilisation

Type Image sensor-shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)

Compensation effect (still images) 7.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)

Mode Still images: On / Off Still images: On / Off

Movie: Active / Standard / Off Movie: Active / Standard / Off

Flash

Type -

Control Pre-flash TTL

Flash compensation +/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)

External flash Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe

Drive

Continuous drive speed (approx., max.)*5 Hi+: 10 fps

No. of frame recordable* (approx.)*5 JPEG Extra fine L: 88 frames

JPEG Fine L: over 1000 frames

JPEG Standard L: over 1000 frames

RAW: 44 frames

#RAW & JPEG: 35 frames

RAW (Lossless Compressed): 27 frames

RAW (Lossless Compressed) & JPEG: 20 frames

RAW (Uncompressed): 18 frames

RAW (Uncompressed) & JPEG: 16 frames

Pixel Shift Multi Shooting -

Playback

Modes Enlarged display mode, Protect, Rating, Shot Mark (Movie), Divider Frame, Crop, Photo Capture

Accessibility

Functions Screen Reader, Focus Magnifier, Focus Map (Movie), Peaking Display, Subject Recognition in AF, Touch Focus, Touch Tracking, Touch Shutter, Touch AE, Vari-angle LCD screen, Custom function, Enlarge Menu Screen

Interface

PC interface Mass Storage / MTP

Multi / Micro USB terminal*6 -

USB Type-C® Terminal Yes (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible)

NFC -

Sync. Terminal -

Wireless LAN (built-in) Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz band))*9

Bluetooth Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.2 (2.4 GHz band))

HDMI output HDMI micro connector (Type-D)

HDMI output 3840 x 2160 (59.94p / 50p / 29.97p / 25p / 23.98p) / 1920 x 1080 (59.94p / 50p / 23.98p) / 1920 x 1080 (59.94i / 50i), YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit / RGB 8bit

Multi Interface Shoe*10 Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)

Mic Terminal Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)

Headphone terminal Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)

Remote Control (Wireless) Yes (Bluetooth remote control)

Functions FTP Transfer Func.(Wired LAN(USB-LAN), USB Tethering, Wi-Fi)

Send to smartphone

Remote control via smartphone

PC Remote

USB Streaming

Video data format MJPEG MJPEG

YUV420*11 YUV420*11

Video resolution 3840 x 2160 (15p / 30p)

3840 x 2160 (12.5p / 25p)p)

1920 x 1080 (30p / 60p)

1920 x 1080 (25p / 50p)

1280 x 720 (30p)

1280 x 720 (25p)

Audio data format LPCM 2ch (16bit 48 kHz)

Audio

Microphone Built-in, stereo

Speaker Built-in, monaural

Lens Compensation

Lens Compensation Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing (Movie)

Power

Battery One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100

Still images*12 Approx. 530 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 560 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)

Movies (actual shooting)*13 Battery Life (Movie, actual recording) Approx. 100 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 105 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)

Movies (continuous shooting) Approx. 165 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 165 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)

Internal battery charge Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)

USB power supply Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)

Power Consumption

With viewfinder Still images: Approx. 3.7 W (with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens attached)

Movies: Approx. 6.0 W (with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens attached)

With LCD screen Still images: Approx. 3.5 W (with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens attached)

Movies: Approx. 6.0 W (with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens attached)

Weight

With battery and memory card Weight (with battery and memory card included) Approx. 514 g

With battery and memory card (oz.) Weight (with battery and memory card included) Approx. 1 lb 2.2 oz

Body only Approx. 429 g

Body only (oz.) Approx. 0 lb 15.2 oz

Dimensions

Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 124.0 x 71.1 x 63.4 mm, Approx. 124.0 x 71.1 x 58.6 mm (FROM GRIP TO MONITOR)

Dimensions (W x H x D) (in.) Approx. 5 x 2 7/8 x 2 1/2 inches, Approx. 5 x 2 7/8 x 2 3/8 inches (FROM GRIP TO MONITOR)

Operating Temperature

Operating Temperature 0 - 40 ℃ / 32 - 104 °F

Notes *1 Number of effective pixels varies depending on attached lenses and camera settings.

*2 When using accessories that support 4ch output / 24 bits with the Multi Interface Shoe.

*3 Anti-flicker Shooting is not available when the [Shutter Type] setting is set to [Electronic Shutter].

*4 With compatible Sony external flash

*5 Varies according to shooting conditions or memory card used

*6 Supports Micro USB compatible device.

*7 (Configuration method/Access method) WPS or manually /infrastructure mode. When connecting to smartphones, the camera can always work as a base without a wireless access point. (Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK/WPA3-SAE)

*8 Models sold in some countries/regions support IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) wireless LAN only.

*9 (Configuration method/Access method) WPS or manually /infrastructure mode. When connecting to smartphones, the camera can always work as a base without a wireless access point. (Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)

*10 Sony accessories for the Accessory Shoe can be attached.

*11 When [Resolution] is set to [HD(720p)], [MJPEG] is only available.

*12 The LCD screen is turned on, shot once every 30 seconds, operate zoom alternately between W and T ends, flash strobe once every two times, turn power off and on once every ten times.

*13 Indication recording time, which is defined by repeating the cycle: Power on, start recording, zoom , stand-by and power off.

In the Box

1 x Sony Alpha 7CII

1 x Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100

1 x Shoulder strap

1 x Body cap

1 x Accessory shoe cap