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Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 VII 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 RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 VI
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Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony RX100 VII

 A7c RX100 VII 
LaunchedSeptember 2020July 2019More recent by 14 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony A7c

 RX100 VII A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony RX100 VII

 A7c RX100 VII 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

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

Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7c
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VII
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
67
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7c
Street photography with Sony RX100 VII
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (302g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7c Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography highlights
88
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (740 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
71
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c Travel photography features
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography features
86
better than average battery power (740 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competition in class (302g)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7c as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Landscape photography camera
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery power (740 CIPA)
65
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c Vlogging information
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging information
86
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
81
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (302 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Sony A7c vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony RX100 VII
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-09-14 2019-07-25
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 surface area 852.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 693 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Amount of lenses 122 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
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 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max 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) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 509 gr (1.12 pounds) 302 gr (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 418
Other
Battery life 740 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,800 $1,298