As an a7IV owner from release, I'm not mad at the few minor upgrades in the CII. I would have lost it if they magically gave it uncropped 4K60 though.

A7 IV is still great camera. But if I were buying today, would have gotten the CII because, 7 stops of IBIS and the New AutoFocus are reasonable upgrades. I’m not a professional photographer, so second SD card slot or full size HDMI are not really a necessity for me

I really like the idea of the A7cII however I think the sensible option is still the A7iv. The better EVF, second SD cars slot and full size HDMI are all valuable reasons to spend a hit more and carry around a slightly larger camera.

A7iv owner here. The A7c ii seems like a great kit! Only thing that kills it for me is the lack of a second card slot. Otherwise, I’d say Sony has a great camera on their hands.

As an A7IV owner, I think Sony did a great job with the A7C II. I personally like the bigger grip & customizable buttons + Joystick and higher resolution screen + EVF more on the A7IV more but I honestly thought the 7 stops of IBIS would make a bigger difference than shown here. I think other manufacturers do a better job of in-camers video stabalization though. Either way, Sony has a camera for everyone in the market tbh. Good video. Appreciate the effort 👍🏼

Jason once again thank you for a detailed video. I will be keeping my 2x A7IV for wedding photography & videography. Might upgrade to the a7R5 in the coming months for photography and the fx3 for video. Love your videos.

I have owned the nex 5, a6000, a6300, a6600, and now use the a7iv. The bigger body just feels right. No regrets.

I love the compact form factor and upgrades (AF, Timelapse, etc.), but I use every custom button on my A7IV and not sure if I could do without them.

Just ordered the a7cII as my first camera ever. Super excited. Great video (:

I went to buy Sony ZV E-1, almost billed it but a friend asked for a7iv and we did a small 10 mins research and bought it. Now I can confidently say I took a good decision. You showed me some of the a7iv footage that blew me away. Also it was only 10000 Indian rupees difference so it was a no brainer. Was a big fan of a7iii so a7iv was a no brainer.

Main difference is stabilization and buffer, A7cII got 7stop IS, which is a win for handheld low light photography. A7IV got unlimited burst shooting on the other hand. I don't shoot a lot of bursts but I shoot a bit handheld in bad light. A7IV is overall better value, so it's very hard to decide. Ps: update is also coming to A7IV.

How the 4k 60p in crop factor mode on the a7cII compare to 4k 60p on a FX30/a6700 when regarding low light? are they virtually the same or a FF sensor is still better even in crop mode?

The big different for me is shutter speed 1/4000 vs 1/8000

Thank you so much Jason for the informative and helpful comparison video! God bless and good luck!

Biggest difference for me is flash sync of 1/160s and EFCS only shutter on a7cii which will cause banding if using HSS flash. The A7iv gives you 1/250s flash sync and fully mechanical shutter option for HSS flash.

12:52 that bokeh does look quite weird due to the EFCS only type shutter, fixable with an ND filter. Anyways, I think the A7IV is for professionals and DSLR nostalgics like me, A7CII more for enthusiasts looking for a smaller size body.

A 35-150/2.0-2.8 lives on my a7IV for event work. Wouldn’t want that big, heavy lens on an a7CII. Might get an a7CII, though, as a third body and home for my 24/1.8 and 85/1.4, while my a7RV carries my 20-40/2.8. I don’t shoot video.

The number of camera announcements is overwhelming overwhelming overwhelming overwhelming. Thank you for trying to make sense of them.

Great comparison 👏 I might be wrong but isn’t another advantage of the CII over the IV and even the E1 its ability to livestream via usb-c at a usable frame rate?

I don't know I could see a good improvement between the ibis on your footage, not sure why you are seeing it differently, nothing game changing but I.could see it

Better heat management between A7C ii or ZV E1?

I have already commented this on a couple of videos, but, depending on where you live, the A7IV might actually be cheaper new than the A7CII due to sales and other such promos. Such is the case in Bulgaria, where the A7IV is currently 150-200 Euro cheaper than the listed prices for the A7CII.

Hi Jason and the community. Would appreciate any short answer. Which hybrid camera to buy: 7CII / 7IV/ or 7CR My basic needs and only focus are photos/VIDEOS (KEY FACTOR) for REAL ESTATE (can't afford Sony 7R V). Where is better VIDEO quality? Other factors "doesn't matter" at this point. Thank you for your time. (not my first research... but asking on a channel I follow a lot).

I like the A7IV Body much more. Better Grip, especially with heavy lenses. Joystick to Focus on small subjects, where autofocus will not work. Better EVF to check sharpness.

Hi Jason, thanks for the overview. Which would you choose for a professional main camera if you had to choose now and why?

A7C mark 3 wish list: Type A card slot High resolution EVF Variable angle + Tilt LCD SCREEN (a7rv) Pop up flash - (TTL) 45mp Sensor

i guess the only real question is - do you pick the zve1 or a7cii? is the dynamic active stabilization worth more then the 33mp?

I have had the A7IV since launch…got the A7Cii at launch. I have seriously considered selling my A7IV for the A7CR. I don’t shoot professional so the dual card slot isn’t a deal breaker for me but the size makes it a great travel or daily carry camera. I had the A7C for that very reason but just wasn’t happy with the image quality vs my A7IV. I would constantly get over exposed images with the exact same settings of my 4 vs the original C

Sweet camera! For the price the a6700 is a great alternative

Greetings!! Another amazing comparison. If you know someone with the S5ii or s5iix I would love to see you compare it to sony. 6k to go!! Give this man a Silver button for Xmas!

*sneeze* "im allergic to micro hdmi" - HAHAHAHA

The cropped 4k60 is a killer for this camera. So may be a sale flop, it should be uncropped, there is no reason to release a crop video feature on this "new" camera

Very good explanation of two product, Thanks

Nice one mate …I’m thinking of getting the A7 IV now

your video is the best compare between thats camera in all of the video. i saw all video from compare theese and with your video i can select my choice

a7cII is a great great camera according to the specs, but for me the main question is - "is the Sony a7cII's Full HD 1080p is as sharp as the a7sIII's or it is as soft as the full HD of the a7IV?" ))

ZV-E1 or A7CII? Or we must wait A7SIV? Thank you.

I love your videos ❤❤❤

Great review but looking forward to the Sony A7CR!

Hi Jason, thanks for making this video, I wonder whether this camera has dual native ISO, and what are the numbers? Thank you very much.

I like your videos as they are informative and not overhyped or gimmicky. But i had to laugh about the "micro HDMI allergy". There is no 2 ways around it, micro HDMI sucks. Some older cameras had mini HDMI, which is not too bad, but micro is flimsy as heck.

If you’re looking for a premium full frame compact camera. The A7C II is really the only game in town. Canon or Nikon doesn’t have anything close.

Jason if you were me a beginner who wants a camera mainly for video indoors. What Sony camera should I buy. Full frame. Please include a lens as well. Thank you.

I think as a hobbyist, the evf isn’t bad since I like taking the time to edit. As a professional I can see where it is time saving when figuring out the shot in general leading to editing and time crunch.

Next to photography, as I'm also investing my energy in video, I feel like that a7cii with those AI functions and the lut preview facility will be better for someone like me.

Please tell about heat management because a7iv already heats then it's default that a7cii will over heat

I’m from a sony zv1 user and loved how compact it is. But now looking to upgrade, is a7cii a better option vs a7iv, zve1 or a7c is good enough? I cant afford a7siii :)

Hey Jason, could you please check this : Video mode Full HD 100 fps. Does breathing compensation and Active Steady still work? Because with the A74, these two things only work up to 50 fps. Thank you very much ❤

thanks for unbiased review

Just sold my A74 and ordered the 7CII.

Debating between a7c II or a7 IV I don’t care about cII only having one sd card slot. Which do you think would be best in the long run to grow into it (amateur skill right now)

I have the problem that my Sony A7iv recordings simply break off in between, sometimes I can film for 30 minutes with the cards and sometimes it breaks off after a few seconds, works again and sometimes not, I use a "Sandisk Extreme PRO 170MB/s , V30, 128GB" and a "Lexar 2000x, V90, 300Mb/s, 128GB" video setting: "XAVC S 4K, 30p, 10Bit" do you have any idea what could be the reason?

Moving from APS-C to FF I am on the fence between building A7IV or A7C Il, I love compact size but bigger size is good for grip and stabilising also looks more professional. Would my best option to get A7C lI and buy a battery grip so it gets bulkier similar to A7IV and I can remove it anytime for travel ? Btw I will use prime lenses with it mostly for most bokeh

Would you rather have the 7CII or the Panasonic 5S IIx? For video

If you can put up with a viewfinder from a film camera, looking through a prism, then the EVF is more than fine. It should not be a determining factor. The new tech is what makes the CII the better choice. But if you like the FF body with a hump in the middle, the A7R5 may be the way to go. The A74 just fell back a generation in processors and the AI chip. I compared the Sony a6700 vs, the A74 trying to capture stills of bees in my shrub and the a6700 with it's new tech blew the A74 away. I got far more hits with bees in blossoms and in flight than the A74. It wasn't close. For most everything else, it may not be a thing, but then, the new focus system is superior.

I am facing exactly the same dilemma to make a decision between these 2 cameras, and I have finally made a decision to choose Sony a7IV.

CRAZY! very similar... The shots of Kareen look EPIC too btw 🔥

Think I'll go for the a6700, I want a 16-55mm and Sony make one for APSC, nothing like that exists for full frame.

I'm curious when it's released internationally and if it overheats?

I love the A7C series! I had the OG A7C before I upgraded to the A7IV. However I think for the money. Most people are better off buying a used A7IV for the same price as the A7CII. Now I think the A7CR is definitely worth the money considering it has the same specs as the A7RV with a huge price cut. But I’m patiently waiting for the A7V which will probably drop next year. I’m hoping and praying Sony takes inspiration from the LUMIX S5II and puts in an internal fan inside the A7V to fix the overheating issue. Time will tell.

I am thinking of adding this A7Cii to the A74, so have two good hybrid cameras. The A7Cii can be a lightweight travel options. If I need two card slots and a better EVF, then I have that option as well. I want to end up with 2 cameras. I had the A74 from its release and then sold it when the A6700 came out and was thinking about two of those for the small, lightweight, travel friendly, cameras (cheaper, lighter lenses). However, I sent them back and just bouight the Sony A74 again (gets delivered tomorrow), knowing that the A7Cii was released, so thought that may be my options. I don't know that I need the A7CR 61 MPs). Although, I could get a A6700, and the A7CR (which can do the 26mp crop mode)? - I love choices - so I just have to decide. I am in good shape once I decide is that I only have one lens: Sony 24mm f1.4 GM which I am keeping either way!

Would you recommend the Sony ZV-E1 first for content, especially for videos?

can they finally give the a74 the software update for uncropped 4k60?? this is really tiresome knowing, that its capable doing it

Thanks for guidance, I realized that I can live without extra AI chip but on day today use I will have more versatility and better control over camera with good grip, more functional buttons, Better EVF and joy stick with A7IV. I cancelled A7Cii order and re ordered A7IV

I can't find any information on HDMI output modes anywhere. How about raw oversampled 4k to atomos ninja V?

This comes from the OG fan Jason. You have so much plosives from that mic, please address that. With respect, all the best

As I’m looking at shooting for real estate and need low light performance since the ac7ii crops in 4k60 which is how I shoot real estate for slow mo, would that have the same low light performance as a apc crop sensor camera? Say the fx30 in 4k60 which doesn’t crop in ontop of its apc sensor. Sorry if that doesn’t make sense 😅

I had been wanting a a7iv I’m sure prices on used ones will drop since is not the new kid on the block

does Sony A7C II has same issue as sony a7iv overheat ?

Does the A7cII suffer the same over heating problem of the A7 IV??

Where I'm based (Sweden) the a7iv is about 300usd cheaper than the a7c ii. After seeing this video I'm leaning toward the a7iv. Would you be inclined to agree?

Hi, it was great Do you think Sony zv e1 or a7cii is better for video?

Which one Is better A7C II or ZV E1?

I've heard A7IV is known for overheating, I'm not sure as I don't own one myself but I wonder how it compares to the A7C II

You didn’t tell us what camera you would choose as of now. A7iv or A7CII? 😅

Thanks! I am looking for an upgrade for wedding photography. I am happy not having dual SD. Would you recommend the A7C II?

My main was A7ii and my secondary is a6300 but my A7ii just broke down on me considering a new main camera any suggestions mainly photo work here!

Long live the A7IV King. lol. That's why I have two of them.

Standard ibis is better but active is the same

Can you turn the a7cii into a cinema camera like you can the a7iv. I’ve seen people shoot entire high quality movies with the a7iv but no one has tested this with the a7cii so far that’s just impressive to me yet

does anyone know when you crop in for 4k 60 does the low light performance degrade at all because of the crop or is it the same image quality just zoomed in??

how's the Auto white balance? are the A7IV and A7cii the same?

the a7c ii sensor can't be closed like a7iv? and is there a weather seal like a7iv? and the memory can use cf express?

hi im beginner at camera and look for this came ... and i wanna ask about those 4k60fps crop things .. do this things is can be updated from the software or just literaly be it..?

Hi Jason, love your comparison. I was actually thinking which one to buy between these two. One suggestion though. When you are showing the top down view the plant cast a shadow on the left camera which is clipping some details, specially when you were showing the SD cards. It would be nice to get a detailed view of the ports. Thanks.

Wish they kept the camera the exact same but remove the EVF...

Does the AI work for photo also? Or is it better for video? I can’t decide between the two cameras.. I don’t really shoot video..

The EVF really only matters if you're manually focusing. The resolution for the a7cii is enough. I'd only feel bad if the a7cii costed $3k and had the same shitty EVF.

Whats lense

Choose a7cii or a7iv better

I recently bought the a7c2 and I’m pissed it didnt come with a charging wire / plug or usb wire.

I think its time to upgrade from my A7III. I just wish it had 2 card slots because I have a bad feeling if I wouldn't have a backup recording for a client. Sometimes SD cards just randomly die.

My hands prefer the body of the a7iv, bought the a7cii and a base plate from smallrig and still find it a little too small, it can be a little uncomfortable at longer shoots, refunded.

great sharing ❤❤

are you able to use the lut for the hdmi output??

Indian weddings are too much long functions it will take almost 18 + hours minimum... Thats y i chose a7c 11 + any micro gimbal ❤❤❤❤ i like compact cameras so much becz i love my backbone... Sony👍👍

What about the grip???

Not necessary release

i shoot 1080 because the crop on 4k what sony camera shoots 4k 60 without the crop? i hate lining girls up ect then it just Jumps in super far and i have to reframe everything

i live in israel and the both at same price so what camera should i get