Sony has managed to make a small camera body very powerful. The Sony A7C II is one of their best system cameras of the moment in a compact package. It has a fast autofocus and good video capabilities. This allows me to take razor-sharp photos and videos. I do find it difficult to determine my composition with the relatively small viewfinder. I do not always see my images clearly through this viewfinder.
Autofocus
In my opinion, the biggest advantage of this camera is the lightning-fast autofocus. I like to take portrait or street photos, where my subjects often move. The camera focuses very accurately and recognizes people, animals and vehicles. Focusing takes little effort for me, so I pay more attention to my composition. The speed of 10 frames per second allows me to capture the movements of my subjects, resulting in spontaneous photos.
Excellent image quality
The camera has a large 33 megapixel full frame image sensor. This makes my photos look detailed. When I photograph on a busy street, I cut people out of the photos during post-processing without losing quality. Sony has significantly improved the image stabilization on this model. It corrects motion blur up to 7 stops. I'm very pleased with the results when I shoot with a slow shutter speed. Despite the long shutter speed, my photos look sharp and unblurred. This means I quickly grab my camera when it's dark outside.
Videos
I like to make short videos with my camera, for example during my holidays. Videos that I record with the A7C II are razor sharp due to the 4K resolution. I film 10 bit videos, which gives me a lot of editing options. This way I can accurately adjust the colors afterwards. I like to use the Auto Framing function while filming. The camera always keeps a subject in the center of the frame. I make cinematic vlogs so easily.
Design
The Sony A7C II has a relatively small design, especially compared to the Sony A7 IV. Still, I think the camera feels quite heavy. When I wear it around my neck, I get neck pain after a while. I like the grip of this camera. It's big, so I can hold the camera steady. I'm not afraid of it falling out of my hands. There is a new aperture dial on the front. This allows me to change settings very quickly while shooting, which is useful when lighting conditions change.