Sony A7c vs Sony FX3
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Sony A7c vs Sony FX3 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2020
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Released February 2021

Sony A7c vs Sony FX3 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A7c and Sony FX3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are sold by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and FX3 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

The A7c was manufactured 5 months prior to the FX3 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the A7c scores versus the FX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Sony A7c vs Sony FX3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7c & Sony FX3. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A7c Gallery & Sony FX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony FX3
A7c | FX3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Sony A7c
FX3 | A7c | |||
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Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+518k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony FX3
A7c | FX3 | |||
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Released | September 2020 | ![]() | February 2021 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Sony A7c vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A7c enjoys physical 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 FX3 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Compare the Sony A7c and Sony FX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7c and the FX3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A7c and FX3 is 78 and 62 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7c and FX3.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A7c to give extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively.

Sony A7c vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony A7c vs Sony FX3 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7c | Sony FX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7c | Sony FX3 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2020-09-14 | 2021-02-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | 409600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 122 | 187 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 509 grams (1.12 pounds) | 716 grams (1.58 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3900 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 740 photos | 600 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Launch price | $1,800 | $3,900 |