Sony a7C
Sony

a7C

$1,799~
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Released: October 23, 2020
Full-Frame
Sensor
24.2MP
Resolution
4K
Max Video
IBIS
10fps
Burst
693
AF Points

Who the Sony a7C is for

The Sony a7C is a 24.2MP full-frame mirrorless camera, a versatile all-rounder.

  • A 24MP full-frame sensor from the a7 III in Sony's compact, rangefinder-style body.
  • Real-time tracking, Eye AF and IBIS in one of the smallest full-frame cameras of its time.
  • Oversampled 4K/30p video and a vari-angle screen for travel and vlogging.

Best for

  • Video and filmmaking — 4K up to 30p, 10-bit internal and Log.
  • Low-light and events — a large full-frame sensor and ISO to 51,200.

Keep in mind

  • Single card slot — no in-camera backup, which matters for critical paid jobs.
  • Video is capped at 29 minutes per clip.
  • Not weather-sealed — take care in rain and dust.

How the Sony a7C compares to other Sony E Full-Frame cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 25 Sony E Full-Frame cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

SpecThis cameraWhere it lands
Weight509g (1.12 lb)4th lightest of 25
Price (MSRP)$1,7993rd cheapest of 25
Resolution24.2MPjoint 10th lowest of 25
4K frame rate30pjoint 10th slowest of 23

What Full-Frame means in practice

A full-frame sensor at 24.2MP gives the shallowest depth of field of the three formats at any given framing and aperture, and the most sensor area to gather light with. That is the physical reason full-frame bodies tend to be the larger and heavier option: the lenses that cover the format have to be bigger too.

Video and stabilisation

4K tops out at 30p, which covers standard delivery but leaves no room for slowing footage down. 10-bit recording internally means colour survives grading rather than banding when pushed. A log profile is available, which trades a flat-looking file for latitude in post.

In-body stabilisation steadies any lens mounted on it, including primes with no stabilisation of their own.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor TypeBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-Frame
Image ProcessorBIONZ X
Effective Resolution24.2 MP
Lens MountSony E

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)100 – 51200
ISO Range (Extended)50 – 204800
Mechanical Shutter1/8000
Electronic Shutter1/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/160
Built-in FlashNo

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting10 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution4K
8K Recording
4K RecordingUp to 30p
1080p RecordingUp to 60p
10-bit InternalYes
Recording Limit29 min
Log ProfilesS-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone
Built-in MicMono
Headphone JackYes
Mic InputYes
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)

Focus

Phase Detect Points693
Contrast Detect Points
Low Light AF-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal AFYes
Vehicle AFNo

Viewfinder

EVF TypeOLED
EVF Resolution2.36M dots
EVF Magnification0.59x

Monitor

LCD Size3"
LCD Resolution1.04M dots
LCD TypeTilting
Touch ScreenYes

Interface

Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv4.2
USBUSB-C 3.2
Memory Card Slots1x SD UHS-II
GPSNo

General

Price (MSRP)$1,799
Body MaterialMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions130.4×70.8×75.8 mm
Weight509g (1.12 lb)
Weather SealedNo
In-Body StabilizationYes
Battery Life (EVF)740 shots
Battery Life (LCD)740 shots
Battery TypeNP-FZ100

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