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Sony A7c vs Sony A6700

Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
74
Features
96
Overall
82

Sony A7c vs Sony A6700 Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Revealed September 2020
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Revealed July 2023
  • Replaced the Sony A6600
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Sony A7c vs Sony A6700 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony A7c versus Sony A6700, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7c (24MP) and the A6700 (26MP) is pretty comparable but the A7c (Full frame) and A6700 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The A7c was brought out 3 years earlier than the A6700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A7c grades vs the A6700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony A6700

 A7c A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Sony A7c

 A6700 A7c 
RevealedJuly 2023September 2020Fresher by 34 months
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony A6700

 A7c A6700 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony A7c vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A7c enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony A6700 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A7c and the A6700.

Sony A7c vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A7c and A6700 is 78 and 75 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A7c and A6700.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A7c featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6700 will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A7c will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A7c vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7c Portrait photography details
Sony A6700 Portrait photography details
79
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
84
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c Street photography factors
Sony A6700 Street photography factors
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Sports photography camera
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (740 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
87
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (570 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7c
Travel photography with Sony A6700
86
good battery life (740 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
84
great battery pack (570 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7c Landscape photography features
Sony A6700 Landscape photography features
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery life (740 shots)
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery pack (570 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c Vlogging details
Sony A6700 Vlogging details
86
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
84
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
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Sony A7c vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony A6700
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Alpha a6700
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7c Sony Alpha a6700
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-09-14 2023-07-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 24MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 51200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 693 759
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 122 199
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 509 grams (1.12 lb) 493 grams (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
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 pictures 570 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,800 $1,399