Here is a quick comparison of the Sony A7c vs Sony A7 III vs Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 full frame mirrorless cameras.
When you look at the Alpha 7C body it looks a lot like the popular Sony A6000-series of APS-C sensor cameras, and from the inside it seems to share all the core specifications of the A7III full-frame model.
With the street price of the 3-year old Sony A7 III actually being lower than the A7C at launch, why would you choose to buy the new Sony a7C camera. We’re bringing you this in-depth Sony A7C vs A7 III comparison with Nikon Z6 and Panasonic S5. Check out the comparison table below :
Sony A7c vs Sony A7 III vs Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S5 – A quick specification comparison.
Sony A7c | Sony A7 III | Nikon Z6 | Panasonic S5 | |
Pixel count | 24MP | 24MP | 24MP | 24MP |
Sensor tech | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
AF system | On-sensor PDAF | On-sensor PDAF | On-sensor PDAF | Depth from Defocus (Contrast Detection-based) |
Image stabilization | 5-axis | 5-axis | 5-axis | 5-axis |
CIPA rating | Up to 5EV | Up to 5EV | Up to 5EV | Up to 6.5EV |
Maximum frame rate | 10 fps | 10 fps | 12 fps (12-bit Raw) |
7 fps (AF-S) 5 fps (AF-C) |
Flash Sync speed | 1/160 sec | 1/250 sec | 1/200 sec | 1/250 sec |
High Res mode | No | No | No | Yes |
Viewfinder res / mag |
2.36M dots/ 0.59x |
2.36M dots / 0.78x | 3.68M dots / 0.80x |
2.36M dots / 0.74x |
Rear screen | 0.92M-dot fully articulated touchscreen | 0.92M-dot tilting touchscreen | 2.1M-dot tilting touchscreen | 1.84M-dot fully articulated touchscreen |
AF joystick | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Top-plate settings display | No | No | Yes | No |
Video capture | UHD 4K 24p (full sensor) UHD 4K 30p (1.2x Crop) |
UHD 4K 24p (full sensor) UHD 4K 30p (1.2x Crop) |
UHD 4K 30p (full sensor) |
UHD 4K 30p (full sensor) UHD 4K 60p (1.5x Crop) |
Log/HDR modes | S-Log2 / 3 / HLG 8-bit |
S-Log2 / 3 / HLG 8-bit |
N-Log 10-bit (HDMI) |
V-Log/V-Gamut HLG 10-bit |
Memory cards | Single SD | Dual SD | Single XQD | Dual SD |
Battery life (CIPA) LCD/EVF | 740 / 680 | 710 / 610 | 380 / 310 | 440 / 470 |
USB-charging | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions | 124 x 71 x 59 mm | 127 x 96 x 74 mm | 134 x 101 x 68 mm | 133 x 97 x 82 mm |
Weight (CIPA) | 509g | 650 g | 675 g | 714 g |
$1799 | $1999 | $1999 | $1999 |
Sony a7C body: $1,798 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
Sony a7C with 28-60mm Lens: $2,098 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
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