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Sony A7 vs Sony A7c

Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Sony Alpha A7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Sony A7 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7 II
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
Photography Glossary

Sony A7 vs Sony A7c Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Sony A7 and Sony A7c, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the A7 (24MP) and the A7c (24MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The A7 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the A7c and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A7 grades versus the A7c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sony A7c

 A7 A7c 
Screen resolution1230k922kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony A7

 A7c A7 
LaunchedSeptember 2020January 2014Fresher by 80 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A7 and Sony A7c

 A7 A7c 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Sony A7 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 has exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A7 versus the A7c.

Sony A7 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7 and A7c is 78 and 78 respectively.

Sony A7 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 and A7c.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older A7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A7 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Sony A7 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 Portrait photography information
Sony A7c Portrait photography information
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
78
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 Street photography info
Sony A7c Street photography info
79
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7
Sports photography with Sony A7c
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (340 per charge)
88
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (740 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7
Travel photography with Sony A7c
69
lighter than competition in class (474g)
weather sealing
MP count good (24MP)
low battery power (340 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
86
good battery pack (740 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7
Landscape photography with Sony A7c
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (340 shots)
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7
Vlogging with Sony A7c
35
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
86
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
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Sony A7 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 and Sony A7c
 Sony Alpha A7Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 Sony Alpha A7c
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-22 2020-09-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 117 693
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 121 122
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 474 gr (1.04 lbs) 509 gr (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 90 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 2248 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 740 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 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 With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $798 $1,800