r/a7cii

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for advice on choosing between the Sony A7C II and A7 IV as my first serious upgrade. Here's my situation:

Current gear

- Sony A7 II

- All Canon Mount lenses with adapter : 50mm f/1.8 + 24-105mm f/4 + 70-200mm f/2.8

Planned native E-mount lenses

- Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 as my main lens

- Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN for wide angle

My use cases

- Travel & tourism photography

- Video essays for my Youtube channel

- Events & family photography

- Occasional conferences (2-3h recordings in 4K)

- Occasional concerts (low light)

Why I want to upgrade

- 4K video capability

- Silent shutter

- USB-C port

- Touchscreen

- Battery life

My dilemma

Both are around the same price used (~1,500€). Here's how I see it:

A7C II advantages

- Slightly more compact and lighter, but does it really make a difference with a bulky lens ?

- Available in silver (And I love the looks)

A7 IV advantages

- Dual card slots (peace of mind)

- Joystick for AF point

- Better and more confortable EVF

- Deeper grip (especially with heavy lenses like the 35-150)

- True mechanical shutter

I'll eventually own both, but need to decide which to buy first.

Main question: given that I'll primarily use this with the Tamron 35-150mm (1kg lens), does the compactness of the A7C II still make sense? Or should I go straight for the A7 IV's ergonomics and dual slots?

Thanks in advance!