When comparing Sony A7C II and Sony a9 III, which one is better?
Weight is really important when it comes to cameras, since you'll have to be able to hold it for long periods of times and carry it around with you. Sony A7C II is the lighter camera at 514 g compared to the weight of Sony a9 III at 617 g. This means that A7C II weighs 16.69% less than a9 III.
Winner: Sony A7C II
Regarding weight: A heavy camera can be cumbersome to carry with you and might also make your wrists hurt from handling the camera for long periods of time. Just make sure the camera you choose to buy is not too heavy when combined with your lens of choice.
Both the Sony a9 III and Sony A7C II use the same lens mount; the Sony E. This means that you can use the same lenses on both cameras, as long as they cover the full sensor. Full format lenses will work on all cameras with the same mount.
Winner: Tied
Sony A7C II wins in terms of megapixels, with 33 MP megapixels compared to 24.6 MP megapixels on Sony a9 III — 25.45% less.
Winner: Sony A7C II
Regarding resolution (megapixels): The camera's resolution is stated in megapixels, where a higher value means more data than a lower one. This doesn't mean that the camera with the most megapixels is the best, but it can be interesting to compare them.
Full specifications table of Sony a9 III and Sony A7C II:
Sony a9 III | Sony A7C II | |
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Brand | Sony | Sony |
Year | Missing | 2023 |
Weight | 617 g | 514 g |
Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Resolutions | 3840x2160 | Missing |
Shutter Type | Global Shutter | Rolling Shutter |
Storage | SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I, CFexpress Type A | Missing |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Missing |
Film Camera or Still Camera | Stills | Stills |
Digital or analog | Digital | Digital |
Bluetooth | Yes | Missing |
Maximum Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD) | 3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD) |
Internal Raw Video | No | Missing |
Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
Built-in ND Filter | No | No |
Color | Black | Missing |
Resolution (Megapixels) | 24.6 MP | 33 MP |
Crop Factor | 1x | Missing |
Streaming over USB | Yes | Missing |
Image Output Formats | JPEG, RAW, HEIF | Missing |
Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus |
Sensor Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
External RAW Video Recording | Yes | Missing |
Film Simulation Mode | Missing | No |