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Sony A7 III vs Sony A7c

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7 III front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Sony A7 III vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 II
  • Successor is Sony A7 IV
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A7c Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Sony A7 III versus Sony A7c, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7 III (24MP) and the A7c (24MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The A7 III was manufactured 3 years before the A7c and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the A7 III matches up vs the A7c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony A7c

 A7 III A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony A7 III

 A7c A7 III 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020February 2018Fresher by 31 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony A7c

 A7 III A7c 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution922k922kSame display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A7 III vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 III has got physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A7 III and the A7c.

Sony A7 III vs Sony A7c size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 III and A7c is 63 and 78 respectively.

Sony A7 III vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 III and A7c.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older A7 III is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A7 III vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 III vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
84
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
78
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 III Street photography details
Sony A7c Street photography details
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 III Sports photography information
Sony A7c Sports photography information
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (610 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
88
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (740 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7 III
Travel photography with Sony A7c
73
great battery life (610 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
86
good battery power (740 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 III Landscape photography advice
Sony A7c Landscape photography advice
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (610 shots)
two card slots
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good battery power (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
86
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 III and Sony A7c
 Sony Alpha A7 IIISony Alpha A7c
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 III Sony Alpha A7c
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-27 2020-09-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Max boosted ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 693 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 121 122
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 gr (1.43 pounds) 509 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 3730 not tested
Other
Battery life 610 photos 740 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two 1
Launch cost $1,998 $1,800