Sony A7c vs Sony WX70

Here, we will be contrasting the Sony A7c versus Sony WX70, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and WX70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7c was unveiled 8 years after the WX70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A7c scores versus the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7c Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7c provides outer measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7c versus Sony WX70 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 select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A7c versus the WX70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A7c and WX70 is 78 and 97 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7c and WX70.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7c having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A7c will show greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern A7c will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.