Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7c
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Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Launched October 2021
- Superseded the Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Announced September 2020

Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7c Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7c, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both created by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7 IV (33MP) and A7c (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

The A7 IV was announced 14 months after the A7c which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the A7 IV scores against the A7c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7c Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7 IV & Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A7 IV Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Sony A7c
A7 IV | A7c | |||
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Announced | October 2021 | ![]() | September 2020 | Newer by 14 months |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+518k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony A7 IV
A7c | A7 IV |
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Common features in the Sony A7 IV and Sony A7c
A7 IV | A7c | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 IV offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7c in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A7 IV against the A7c.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A7 IV and A7c is 61 and 78 respectively.

Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 IV and A7c.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony A7 IV to produce greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher A7 IV provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7c Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 IV | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7 IV | Sony Alpha A7c |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2021-10-21 | 2020-09-14 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 7008 x 4672 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 759 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 172 | 122 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,440 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (USB PD supported) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 699 grams (1.54 lb) | 509 grams (1.12 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 images | 740 images |
Battery form | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Price at launch | $2,500 | $1,800 |