Sony A7c vs Sony RX10

The following is a extended comparison of the Sony A7c vs Sony RX10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A7c (24MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty similar but the A7c (Full frame) and RX10 (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7c was released 6 years after the RX10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A7c matches up versus the RX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7c Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A7c has physical dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7c vs Sony RX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A7c compared to the RX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A7c and RX10 is 78 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7c and RX10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A7c because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A7c will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger A7c will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.