Sony A7c vs Sony A6100
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Sony A7c vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony A7c vs Sony A6100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7c & Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7c Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony A6100
A7c | A6100 | |||
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Revealed | September 2020 | August 2019 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Screen type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony A7c
A6100 | A7c |
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Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony A6100
A7c | A6100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 922k | Same 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7c and A6100 is 78 and 81 respectively.
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.
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Sony A7c vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7c | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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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 |