Sony A7c vs Sony A77 II

Here, we are evaluating the Sony A7c versus Sony A77 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the A7c (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is fairly comparable but the A7c (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7c was unveiled 6 years later than the A77 II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the A7c matches up vs the A77 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7c and Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are provided at Sony A7c Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A7c has outer measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7c versus Sony A77 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A7c vs the A77 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7c and A77 II is 78 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A7c and A77 II.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The A7c includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more modern A7c is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.