Sony A7c vs Sony A6400
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Sony A7c vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Released September 2020
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced January 2019
Sony A7c vs Sony A6400 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Sony A7c versus Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A7c (24MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is very well matched but the A7c (Full frame) and A6400 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A7c was announced 21 months later than the A6400 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A7c matches up vs the A6400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A7c vs Sony A6400 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7c and Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7c Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony A6400
A7c | A6400 | |||
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Announced | September 2020 | January 2019 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Display type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony A7c
A6400 | A7c |
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Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony A6400
A7c | A6400 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony A7c vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7c features exterior measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
See the Sony A7c versus Sony A6400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A7c against the A6400.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7c and A6400 is 78 and 83 respectively.
Sony A7c vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A7c and A6400.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The A7c uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more recent A7c provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A7c vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7c | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7c | Sony Alpha a6400 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-09-14 | 2019-01-15 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 32000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 693 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 122 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 509 gr (1.12 lb) | 403 gr (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 740 photos | 410 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,800 | $898 |