Sony A7c vs Sony WX300
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Sony A7c vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Released September 2020
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Renewed by Sony WX350
Sony A7c vs Sony WX300 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Sony A7c vs Sony WX300, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and WX300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A7c was launched 7 years after the WX300 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A7c grades versus the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A7c vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7c Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony WX300
A7c | WX300 | |||
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Revealed | September 2020 | February 2013 | More modern by 93 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony A7c
WX300 | A7c |
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Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony WX300
A7c | WX300 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Sony A7c vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7c offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Sony A7c vs Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7c vs the WX300.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7c and WX300 is 78 and 94 respectively.
Sony A7c vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7c and WX300.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7c featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A7c will give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern A7c is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony A7c vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A7c vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2020-09-14 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 693 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Amount of lenses | 122 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 509g (1.12 lbs) | 166g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 740 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,800 | $330 |