Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 II
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Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched September 2020
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Replaced the Sony RX100
- Later Model is Sony RX100 III
Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 II Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Sony A7c versus Sony RX100 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the A7c (24MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly well matched but the A7c (Full frame) and RX100 II (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A7c was released 7 years after the RX100 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A7c grades against the RX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7c & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7c Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony RX100 II
A7c | RX100 II | |||
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Revealed | September 2020 | June 2013 | More modern by 88 months | |
Display type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony A7c
RX100 II | A7c | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Crisper display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony RX100 II
A7c | RX100 II | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A7c offers 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) whilst the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Sony A7c versus Sony RX100 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A7c against the RX100 II.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A7c and RX100 II is 78 and 89 respectively.
Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7c and RX100 II.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7c due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony A7c will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent A7c will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Sony Alpha A7c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2020-09-14 | 2013-06-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 122 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 509 grams (1.12 lbs) | 281 grams (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 740 images | 350 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $1,800 | $598 |