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Sony A7c vs Sony A6500

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Sony A7c vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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 A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A6300
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Sony A7c vs Sony A6500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony A6500

 A7c A6500 
LaunchedSeptember 2020October 2016Fresher by 48 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony A7c

 A6500 A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony A6500

 A7c A6500 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution922k922kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony A7c vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony A7c vs Sony A6500 size comparison

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

Sony A7c vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A7c vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Portrait photography camera
78
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c Street photography features
Sony A6500 Street photography features
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7c Sports photography details
Sony A6500 Sports photography details
88
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (740 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
77
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c Travel photography info
Sony A6500 Travel photography info
86
great battery power (740 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
74
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch focus
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
low battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7c as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Landscape photography camera
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (740 shots)
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
low battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c Vlogging factors
Sony A6500 Vlogging factors
86
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
39
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Sony A7c vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony A6500
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Alpha a6500
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7c Sony Alpha a6500
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-09-14 2016-10-06
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 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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
Type of display Fully articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 pounds) 453 gr (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1405
Other
Battery life 740 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery 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 recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,800 $1,298