Compare the Sony A7C to the A7 III
Compare the Sony A7C to the A7 III
- Thanks to the full-frame sensor, you can take sharp photos in dark locations.
- The design is compact, so you can easily take the camera with you.
- With the 180-degree tiltable screen, you can record vlogs without a problem.
- This camera only has room for 1 memory card, so you have less storage space.
- The camera has a full-frame sensor, so you can take photos at dark locations.
- The ergonomic design provides a sturdy grip while taking photos.
- You can expand the storage space thanks to the dual memory card slot.
- The screen isn't 180-degree tiltable, so it's more difficult to take photos from different angles.
Comparison Sony A7C and A7 III
| A7C | A7 III | |
|---|---|---|
| Image sensor | 24.2-megapixel full-frame sensor | 24.2-megapixel full-frame sensor |
| Video resolution | 4K 30p | 4K 30p |
| 180-degree tiltable screen | Yes | No |
| Number of autofocus points | 693 | 693 |
| Image stabilization | 5-axis | 5-axis |
| Number of memory card slots | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 424g | 650g |
| Battery capacity | 740 | 710 |
Image quality
A7C: full-frame sensor
The compact camera body of the Sony A7C has a large full-frame Exmor R sensor. This makes the camera light-sensitive and suitable for photography at dark locations. The sensor has 24.2 megapixels that provide a sharp image with little noise. With this camera, you can record in 4K 30p. Because the camera reads out the pixels without pixel binning, you can reach an image quality that looks like a 6K resolution with oversampling.
A7 III: full-frame sensor
The Sony A7 III also has a full-frame sensor. This way, you can take detailed photos and record detailed videos at dark locations. This sensor has 24.2 megapixels, just like the A7C. This provides images with little noise. If you record with this camera, you can do that in 4K 30p. The camera uses a complete pixel readout without pixel binning, so you reach a 6K resolution with oversampling. This way, you can make optimal use of the sensor.
Physical properties
A7C: compact body
For a full-frame camera, the A7C is very compact and light. The dimensions are 124x71.1x59.7mm. The model weighs only 424g, without the battery and memory card. That's useful if you often go on a trip. This body has room for 1 memory card, and you can take about 740 photos with a fully charged battery. At the top of the camera are 2 settings dials, and there's a dial at the back to adjust the shutter speed and aperture.
A7 III: ergonomic design
Compared to the A7C, this camera is larger. The dimensions are 126.9x95.6x73.7mm. You can hold this camera firmly, thanks to the ergonomic design. It only weighs 650g, so it's heavier than the A7C. You can place 2 memory cards in it, so you can take more photos before the memory is full. With a fully charged battery, you can take 710 photos. The A7 III has more function buttons to control the camera, like the dial at the front.
Speed of the camera
A7C: photography with 10 fps
The A7C has a very fast and accurate real-time autofocus with eye recognition for photo and video. This way, you can bring people into the picture more easily. With this camera, you can takes photos at 10 fps. In live view, the camera reaches 8 fps. This way, you can easily take photos of moving subjects and activity moments. The camera tracks the subject and predicts the next movement, so you won't miss the most important moment.
A7 III: take photos at 10 fps
The A7 III has real-time autofocus, so you can focus fast and accurately. The Eye AF make sure the camera automatically focusses on the eyes of people and animals. You can take photos at 10 fps with this camera,, just like the A7C. In live view, that's 8 fps at most. This way, you can take photos of activity moments and athletes. With 1 burst photo, you can take 89 compressed or 40 uncompressed RAW photos.
Conclusion
The biggest difference between the Sony A7C and the A7 III is the design. The A7C has a very compact body and the A7 III is a bit bigger, so you can take the A7C on a trip more easily. The A7C has a 180-degree tiltable screen, so you can record vlogs. The cameras both have a full-frame sensor, so you can take photos in various lighting situations. In addition, they have a real-time autofocus system with Eye AF to track moving subjects.
