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- 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
- OLED EVF 2.36M dots
- 5-Axis 5 Stops IBIS
- 10fps Continuous Shooting
- 4K/24P Video
- Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
QUICKFACT SHEET
C is for Compact. The Sony A7C (aka a7C, α7C, Alpha 7C) is a full-frame mirrorless camera for serious and advanced-level photographers. Sony has basically taken the Sony A7 III and successfully crammed it into an APS-C-sized body. Billed as “the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame camera,” the Sony A7C is fully featured with many professional-grade features, accessories and lenses.
Like the Sony A7 III, the Sony A7C features a full-frame 24.2MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor, 5-axis IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization), continuous shooting at up to 10 fps (8 fps in live view mode), Video at 4K/24P, 4K/30P (cropped) or Full HD/120P, a 2.95-inch vari-angle Touch LCD monitor with 921K-dot resolution.
What’s improved is that the A7C has Sony’s latest and better AI-based Real-time tracking AF (Face, Eye, and Animal), the AF is a bit more sensitive at -4EV, and it uses the higher-capacity NP-FZ100 battery.
The A7C has a smaller 2.35M-dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder™ EVF with only 0.59x magnification, a single SD card slot, and it does not have a Front Dial or an AF joystick.
There are a number of connectivity features that make the A7C practical for those who post to social media sites. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth allow for remote Live View shooting and easy transfer of images to your smartphone or tablet. You can use the A7C as a webcam (Imaging Edge Webcam software free to download) for livestreaming and even use it to video chat by connecting it to a compatible BRAVIA TV.
Of course, the Sony A7C is supported by a system of high quality lenses, vertical grip, external flashes, microphones, monitor hood, shooting grip with wireless remote commander, grip extension, and software that further expand the shooting system.
| SONY A7C SPECS AT A GLANCE (SEP 14, 2020) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| TYPE: | MIRRORLESS, FULL-FRAME | ||
| SENSOR RESOLUTION: | 24.2MP | SENSOR TYPE: | FULL-FRAME CMOS |
| LENS: | SONY E | ISO: | 100-51200, 50, 102400, 204800 |
| FOCUS: | 693 POINTS; STILLS: HUMAN, ANIMAL; MOVIE: HUMAN | AF SENSITIVITY: | EV-4 – EV20 (F2.0) |
| VIEWFINDER: | OLED EVF 2.36M DOTS 0.59X MAGNIFICATION | LCD: | 2.95″ 921.6K DOTS, VARI-ANGLE TOUCH |
| I.S.: | 5-AXIS 5 STOPS | VIDEO: | 4K/30P, FULL HD/120P/60P/30P/24P |
| SHUTTER: | 1/4000 SEC. – 30 SEC. | X-SYNC SPEED: | 1/160 SEC. |
| CONTINUOUS SHOOTING: | 10 FPS | STORAGE MEDIA: | SD (UHS-II) |
| MICROPHONE: | 3.5MM DIAMETER STEREO MINI JACK | HEADPHONE: | 3.5MM DIAMETER STEREO MINI JACK |
| CONNECTIVITY: | WI-FI, BLUETOOTH, USB-C, WIRELESS REMOTE SHOOTING | ||
| OTHER: | INTERVAL RECORDING, HI-SPEED SYNC FLASH MODE, DUST- AND MOISTURE-RESISTANT | ||
| DIMENSIONS: | 124.0 X 71.1 X 59.7 MM (4.88 X 2.80 X 2.35 IN) | WEIGHT: | 509 G (1 LB 2.0 OZ) |
| PRICE: | US $1,799.99 / CAD $2,399.99 | BUY: | SONY A7C |
The Sony A7C (2020, US $1,799.99) is easy to recommend if you desire full-frame image quality but prefer a compact and light body, and Sony’s famed Real-Time Tracking AF.
The Sony A7C is being offered with a new and “world’s smallest and lightest” retractable FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 standard zoom kit lens.
Related Links:
- Sony A7C Press Release
- Sony A7C Technical Specs
- Sony A7C Instruction Manual
- Sony A7C Software & App Download
- Sony A7C Firmware Update
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