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Sony A7c vs Sony WX50

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony A7c vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Released September 2020
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony A7c vs Sony WX50 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony A7c vs Sony WX50, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and WX50 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7c was launched 8 years after the WX50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the A7c grades versus the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony WX50

 A7c WX50 
ReleasedSeptember 2020January 2012Newer by 105 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony A7c

 WX50 A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony WX50

 A7c WX50 

Sony A7c vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7c has got outer 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) whilst the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7c versus the WX50.

Sony A7c vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A7c and WX50 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7c and WX50.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7c featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7c will result in more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger A7c is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A7c vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7c Portrait photography factors
Sony WX50 Portrait photography factors
78
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
88
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (740 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
86
good battery pack (740 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (117g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7c Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (740 per charge)
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7c
Vlogging with Sony WX50
86
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Sony A7c vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony WX50
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-09-14 2012-01-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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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 surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 693 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 122 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Max quiet 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 -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 740 photos 240 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,800 $250