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Sony A7c vs Sony A6100

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony A7c vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed August 2019
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Sony A7c vs Sony A6100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony A7c versus Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the A7c (24MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the A7c (Full frame) and A6100 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The A7c was launched 13 months later than the A6100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the A7c matches up versus the A6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony A6100

 A7c A6100 
RevealedSeptember 2020August 2019Fresher by 13 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony A7c

 A6100 A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony A6100

 A7c A6100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony A7c vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A7c enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7c versus Sony A6100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7c against the A6100.

Sony A7c vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7c and A6100 is 78 and 81 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A7c and A6100.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The A7c contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler. The fresher A7c should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A7c vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Portrait photography camera
78
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
81
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c Street photography advice
Sony A6100 Street photography advice
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
79
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7c Sports photography advice
Sony A6100 Sports photography advice
88
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (740 shots)
supports phase detect AF
74
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c Travel photography advice
Sony A6100 Travel photography advice
86
better than average battery (740 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
86
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7c
Landscape photography with Sony A6100
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (740 shots)
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6100 as a Vlogging camera
86
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Sony A7c vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony A6100
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Alpha a6100
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7c Sony Alpha a6100
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-09-14 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 693 425
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 122 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 509 gr (1.12 lbs) 396 gr (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 740 photos 420 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,800 $748