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Sony Alpha 7C II
Sony2023
Sony MirrorlessMount: Sony EReleased 2023

Sony Alpha 7C II

Full factory technical datasheet and laboratory hardware reference for the Sony Alpha 7C II, featuring a 33MP Full Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor, 10 fps continuous burst, and 4K60 7K-Oversampled recording.

Camera Type
mirrorless
Sensor Resolution
33 MP
Max Continuous Burst
10 fps
IBIS Stabilization
7 Stops
Battery (CIPA)
540 Shots
Weight
514 g
Quick Technical Verdict & Summary

Hardware Engineering Overview: Sony Alpha 7C II

The Sony Alpha 7C II is a Full Frame mirrorless camera engineered with a 33 MP Full Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor (35.9 × 23.9 mm) and native Sony E lens mount. Designed for demanding still and motion capture workflows, it delivers up to 10 fps burst shooting with 7 stops of 5-axis IBIS and 4K60 7K-Oversampled recording capability.

Sensor & Optical Architecture
33 Megapixel Full Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS (35.9 × 23.9 mm) driven by the BIONZ XR + AI Processing Unit image engine, supporting 3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratios.
Autofocus & Continuous Speed
759-Point Phase AF with Real-Time AI with 759 phase-detect points. Captures 10 fps burst speed with Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft).
In-Body Image Stabilization
5-axis sensor-shift stabilization providing up to 7 stops CIPA handshake compensation.
Video & Motion Capabilities
4K60 7K-Oversampled internal recording at 10-bit 4:2:2 S-Log3 / S-Cinetone. Features Full Cinema Log Profile Suite and 3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output.
Chassis, Storage & Battery Rating
Weighs 514g in a 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4 mm body. Features Single SD UHS-II Slot, 2.36M-dot OLED EVF, and CIPA rated for 540 shots per full charge.
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Sensor & Image Quality

Photodiode architecture, active imaging area, and processor pipeline

Effective Resolution
33 Megapixels (MP)
Sensor Type & Architecture
Full Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Sensor Physical Size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
Supported Aspect Ratios
3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Sony E
Image Processor Engine
BIONZ XR + AI Processing Unit
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detection coverage, neural subject recognition, and burst mechanics

Autofocus System
759-Point Phase AF with Real-Time AI
Phase-Detect Focus Points
759 AF Points / Zones
AI Subject Recognition
Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Burst Speed (Mechanical / Electronic)
10 fps (Mechanical) / 10 fps (Electronic)
Maximum Continuous Burst Rate
10 fps
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
5-Axis Sensor-Shift — Up to 7 Stops (CIPA)
03

Video Capabilities

Internal recording codecs, chroma subsampling, log gammas, and I/O interfaces

Maximum Video Resolution
4K60 7K-Oversampled
Resolution & Frame Rate Matrix
4K60 7K-Oversampled at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Chroma Sampling
10-bit 4:2:2 S-Log3 / S-Cinetone
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI Connectivity
3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
04

Hardware & Ergonomics

Storage media bays, optical viewfinder display, CIPA endurance, and chassis dimensions

Memory Card Slots
Single SD UHS-II Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
2.36M-dot OLED EVF
Battery Life (CIPA Standard)
540 shots per charge
Body Weight (incl. Battery & Media)
514 g (1.13 lbs)
Exterior Dimensions (W × H × D)
124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4 mm

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