Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 VII

Below, we will be matching up the Sony A7c versus Sony RX100 VII, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7c (24MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively close but the A7c (Full frame) and RX100 VII (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The A7c was released 14 months later than the RX100 VII which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A7c scores against the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7c & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7c Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7c features outside dimensions 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 RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7c versus Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A7c vs the RX100 VII.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A7c and RX100 VII is 78 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7c and RX100 VII.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7c featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7c will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A7c should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.