Sony A7c vs Sony a1

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony A7c versus Sony a1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and a1 (50MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The A7c was announced 4 months prior to the a1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A7c matches up against the a1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7c & Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7c Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A7c provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7c versus Sony a1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A7c against the a1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A7c and a1 is 78 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7c and a1.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony a1 to offer greater detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.