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Sony A7c vs Sony A9

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Sony A7c vs Sony A9 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced September 2020
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Updated by Sony A9 II
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Sony A7c vs Sony A9 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony A7c vs Sony A9, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7c (24MP) and the A9 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The A7c was unveiled 3 years later than the A9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A7c matches up versus the A9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony A9

 A7c A9 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020April 2017More recent by 42 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A7c

 A9 A7c 
Display resolution1440k922kClearer display (+518k dot)

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony A9

 A7c A9 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A7c vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A7c provides physical measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A7c vs the A9.

Sony A7c vs Sony A9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7c and A9 is 78 and 65 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A7c and A9.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The newer A7c is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A7c vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7c
Portrait photography with Sony A9
78
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
83
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c Street photography information
Sony A9 Street photography information
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7c Sports photography information
Sony A9 Sports photography information
88
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (740 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (650 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7c
Travel photography with Sony A9
86
great battery power (740 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly display
73
great battery life (650 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7c Landscape photography information
Sony A9 Landscape photography information
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great battery power (740 CIPA)
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (650 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c Vlogging details
Sony A9 Vlogging details
86
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony A7c vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony A9
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Alpha A9
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7c Sony Alpha A9
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-09-14 2017-04-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 693 693
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Available lenses 122 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 509 gr (1.12 lbs) 673 gr (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 740 shots 650 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Two
Launch price $1,800 $4,498