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Sony A7c vs Sony A77 II

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Sony A7c vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Revealed September 2020
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A77
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Sony A7c vs Sony A77 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony A77 II

 A7c A77 II 
RevealedSeptember 2020May 2014Fresher by 77 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony A7c

 A77 II A7c 
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony A77 II

 A7c A77 II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Sony A7c vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony A7c vs Sony A77 II size comparison

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

Sony A7c vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A7c vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7c
Portrait photography with Sony A77 II
78
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c Street photography features
Sony A77 II Street photography features
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
76
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7c Sports photography features
Sony A77 II Sports photography features
88
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (740 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (480 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c Travel photography details
Sony A77 II Travel photography details
86
good battery (740 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good MP (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
64
environment proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7c Landscape photography features
Sony A77 II Landscape photography features
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (740 shots)
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery life (480 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c Vlogging details
Sony A77 II Vlogging details
86
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
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Sony A7c vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony A77 II
 Sony Alpha A7cSony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7c Sony SLT-A77 II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2020-09-14 2014-05-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 693 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 122 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 509 grams (1.12 lbs) 647 grams (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1013
Other
Battery life 740 shots 480 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,800 $1,198