Sony A7c vs Sony A6500

Here is a extensive review of the Sony A7c and Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7c (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is relatively similar but the A7c (Full frame) and A6500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The A7c was released 3 years later than the A6500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A7c grades versus the A6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7c & Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7c Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A7c provides outside dimensions 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 A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A7c against the A6500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7c and A6500 is 78 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7c and A6500.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The A7c includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer A7c should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.