Sony Alpha a7C

The world's smallest and lightest full-frame camera

Sony Alpha a7C
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model ILCE-7C

Key Features

SENSOR 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR BIONZ X image processor for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS 693-point focal-plane phase-detection with Real-time Eye AF
PHASE DETECTION 93% image area coverage with 693 phase-detection points
VIDEO 4K UHD up to 30p, Full HD 120p, 8-bit internal
STABILIZATION 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization, 5.0 stops compensation
BURST RATE Up to 10 fps with AF/AE tracking
VIEWFINDER 0.39-inch 2.36m-dot XGA OLED electronic viewfinder
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 921k-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, Micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone
MEMORY CARD Single SD card slot, UHS-II compatible
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture-resistant magnesium alloy chassis
BATTERY LIFE 740 shots (LCD) / 680 shots (EVF) NP-FZ100

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony Alpha a7C

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Customizable button
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dials
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via menu/custom button

How-to Use Sony Alpha a7C

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Sony Alpha a7C Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.2 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-51200 (expandable to 50-204800)
Autofocus 693-point phase-detection
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 10 fps
Video 4K 30p, 1080p 120p
Stabilization 5-axis IBIS
Viewfinder 0.39-inch OLED, 2.36M dots
LCD 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI D
Battery Life 740 shots
Weight 509g
Dimensions 124 x 71.1 x 59.7 mm