Launched alongside the 60MP Alpha A7CR, the Sony Alpha A7C II uses the same compact body design, just with a 33MP sensor inside that’s borrowed from the SLR-shaped Alpha A7 IV. In effect, it’s a successor to the original 24MP Alpha A7C from 2020, which could arguably lay claim to being the smallest truly practical full-frame camera. At £2,100 body-only, it can also be seen as a smaller and cheaper alternative to the A7 IV, which costs £2,400.
While Sony says the 60MP A7CR is aimed at ‘pro artists’ shooting subjects such as portraits and landscapes, the A7C II is an all-rounder for enthusiasts who’d like full-frame image quality from a relatively small camera. Both models come in either a sober-looking all-black, or a nattier two-tone black and silver finish. The A7C II will also be available in a kit with the FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 zoom, for £2,350. This lens has the virtue of being lightweight and
