Today, Sony has released two new compact Alpha cameras. The Alpha 7C R has a 61MP High-Resolution Sensor, and the Alpha 7C II has the latest still image and video performance—two cameras for different users.
Alpha 7C II
The Alpha 7C II is equipped with a full-frame image sensor with approximately 33.0 effective megapixels and features the latest still image and video functions and performance in a compact and lightweight design. It is the second-generation version of the Alpha 7 C, with a combination of performance and features in a compact size designed for a wide range of shooting scenarios such as travel and street photography.
The Alpha 7C II camera records 4:2:2 10-bit video up to 4K 30fps in full-frame mode and 4K up to 60fps in cropped Super35 mode.
Alpha 7C II 4K Video Sample
Alpha 7C II Key features
- Equipped with a full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS sensor with approximately 33.0 effective megapixels and the latest BIONZ XR® image processing engine to achieve high imaging performance. For capturing either still images or movies, users can easily enjoy high-quality image capture in a wide range of scenes such as travel and daily snapshots.
- Compared to the Alpha 7 IV which is approximately 5.1 inches x 3.8 inches x 3.2 inches and weighs approximately 1.54 lbs, the Alpha 7C II is approximately 22% lighter and has approximately 45% less volume.
- The standard ISO sensitivities range from 100 to 51200 for both still images and movies (expanded ISO 50 to 204800 for still images), enabling high-sensitivity, noise-free shooting.
a7C II Video Specifications
Internal Recording Modes
XAVC HS 4:2:2/4:2:0 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps [30 to 200 Mb/s]
XAVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [60 to 200 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]
XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s]
Gamma Curve – S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
External Recording Modes
4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/59.94 fps
HD (1920 x 1080p) at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
HD (1920 x 1080i) at 50/59.94 fps
Interface
Video I/O – 1 x Micro-HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output
Audio I/O – 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output
1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Microphone Input
Power I/O – 1 x USB-C Input/Output
Alpha 7C R
The Alpha 7C R is also a compact full-frame interchangeable lens camera with a high-resolution full-size image sensor with approximately 61.0 effective megapixels. It’s the same sensor found in the Alpha 7R V, but in a compact and lightweight body. While it’s main design is to be compact and easy to travel with it includes high-quality image capture in a wide variety of settings, such as portrait, wildlife, and landscape photography.
Alpha 7C R 4K Video Sample
Alpha 7C R Key features
- Equipped with a full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS sensor with approximately 61.0 effective megapixels and the latest BIONZ XR® image processing engine to achieve high-resolution and high-definition imaging performance.
- Compared to the Alpha 7R V which is approximately 5.25 inches x 3.875 inches x 3.25 inches and weighs approximately 1.6 lbs, the Alpha 7C R is approximately 29% lighter and has approximately 53% less volume.
- The standard ISO sensitivity ranges from 100 to 32000 for both still images and movies (expanded ISO 50 to 102400 for still images).
- In addition, with 7.0-stepiv optical 5-axis in-body image stabilization, even slight blurring at the 1-pixel level is detected and corrected.
- Equipped with Pixel Shift Multi Shooting that takes multiple images and combines them on a PC to create an ultra-high resolution image.
- By combining with the grip extension GP-X2 included with the Alpha 7C Rv, you can shoot comfortably with a stable hold even when shooting for long periods of time or using a telephoto lens.
a7C R Video Specifications
Internal Recording Modes
XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/50/59.94 fps [50 to 200 Mb/s]
XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps [30 to 150 Mb/s]
XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mb/s]
XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [60 to 150 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]
XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s]
Gamma Curve – S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
External Recording Modes
4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
Interface
Video I/O – 1 x Micro-HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output
Audio I/O – 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output
1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Microphone Input
Power I/O – 1 x USB-C Input/Output
Shared Features
Both models have the same AI-processing unit and BIONZ XR® processors found in Sony’s newest interchangeable lens cameras, such as the Alpha 7R V and Alpha 6700. Real-time Recognition AF recognizes a wide variety of subjects with high accuracy and 5-axis in-body image stabilization. For video performance, both models support high-quality 4:2:2 10-bit video recording up to 4K60p, and both models support Sony’s S- CinetoneTM color science. In addition, they have Active Mode in-body image stabilization, AI-based auto-framing, digital-audio interface support, and other features that support high-quality video shooting.
Pricing and Availability
The Sony Alpha 7C II will be available in Fall 2023.
Camera only: MSRP $2198.00 USD.
Camera w/ 28-60mm lens: MSRP $2499.99 USD.
The new Alpha 7C R will be available in Fall 2023.
Camera only: MSRP $2998.00 USD.
