Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 III
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Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Old Model is Sony RX100 II
- Successor is Sony RX100 IV
Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 III Overview
Following is a complete review of the Sony A7c versus Sony RX100 III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A7c (24MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly close but the A7c (Full frame) and RX100 III (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A7c was manufactured 6 years after the RX100 III which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A7c matches up against the RX100 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are available at Sony A7c Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony RX100 III
A7c | RX100 III | |||
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Introduced | September 2020 | May 2014 | More modern by 78 months | |
Display type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony A7c
RX100 III | A7c | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Crisper display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony RX100 III
A7c | RX100 III | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A7c has external dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).
See the Sony A7c versus Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A7c against the RX100 III.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7c and RX100 III is 78 and 89 respectively.
Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7c and RX100 III.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7c because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7c will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent A7c should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Sony Alpha A7c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2020-09-14 | 2014-05-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 122 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 509 gr (1.12 pounds) | 290 gr (0.64 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 740 photographs | 320 photographs |
Form 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 (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $1,800 | $748 |