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Sony A7R vs Sony A7c

Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
76
Overall
74
Sony Alpha A7R front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Sony A7R vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7R II
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
  • Revealed September 2020
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Sony A7R vs Sony A7c Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony A7R vs Sony A7c, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and A7c (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The A7R was unveiled 7 years prior to the A7c and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A7R scores against the A7c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Sony A7c

 A7R A7c 
Display resolution1230k922kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony A7R

 A7c A7R 
RevealedSeptember 2020February 2014More recent by 80 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A7R and Sony A7c

 A7R A7c 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Sony A7R vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R has exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 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).

Contrast the Sony A7R vs Sony A7c in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A7R and the A7c.

Sony A7R vs Sony A7c size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A7R and A7c is 78 and 78 respectively.

Sony A7R vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R and A7c.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A7R to provide you with extra detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older A7R will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A7R vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Sony A7R vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R
Portrait photography with Sony A7c
83
you can focus manually
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
78
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R Street photography info
Sony A7c Street photography info
79
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than others (465g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R Sports photography info
Sony A7c Sports photography info
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (340 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
88
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (740 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R Travel photography information
Sony A7c Travel photography information
69
lighter than others (465g)
environment sealing
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
bad battery pack (340 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
86
great battery power (740 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R Landscape photography advice
Sony A7c Landscape photography advice
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (340 shots)
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great battery power (740 per charge)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R Vlogging highlights
Sony A7c Vlogging highlights
36
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
lighter than others (465g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
86
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
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Sony A7R vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R and Sony A7c
 Sony Alpha A7RSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R Sony Alpha A7c
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-02-13 2020-09-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 7360 x 4912 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 121 122
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 grams (1.03 lbs) 509 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical 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 All around score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 2746 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 740 photos
Battery style 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 recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,898 $1,800