Sony A7C

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The A7C is a new entry model in the Sony Alpha full frame lineup, with design and features that would appeal to vloggers.

  • Sensor
    • 24.2mp Sony full frame (35.6 x 23.8mm)
    • BSI CMOS sensor
    • AA filter
    • sensor 5-axis stabilized (5 stops CIPA)
  • Processor: BIONZ X
  • Mount: Sony FE
  • Images: 
    • 6000 x 4000 JPEG
    • ARW raw (14 bit); compressed or uncompressed; maximum 10 fps continuous (215+ JPEG buffer, 39 to 115 frame raw buffer)
    • 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios
  • Video:  
    • 2160P30/25/24 (XAVC S, max 100Mbps, no crop at 24 fps, 1.2x crop at 30 fps, 8-bit 4:2:0, S-Log2/3)
    • 1080P/120/60/50/25/24 (XAVC S HD, max 100Mbps, no crop, 8-bit 4:2:0, S-Log2/3)
    • stereo audio, max 28Mbps bit rate in AVCHD
    • uncompressed video off HDMI port at 8-bit 4:2:2
    • Mic-in and headphone-out jacks
  • Shutter: 
    • mechanical 30 sec to 1/4000 sec, bulb 
    • (first shutter electronic), silent electronic shutter to 1/8000
    • Max 10 fps
    • 1/160 flash sync
  • Exposure: 
    • multi, center-weighted, spot metering
    • -5 to +5EV exposure compensation
    • 7 white balance settings (plus Auto and Custom)
    • ISO 100-51200 (extendable to 50, 204800) (plus Auto)
  • Focus: 
    • 693-point sensor-based phase detect AF (full frame; 299/221 with APS-C, depends on lens)
    • 93% coverage
    • -4EV ability
    • single point, multi-area, face detect, tracking, manual focus override, focus joystick, touch tracking
    • AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, DMF focus modes
    • Wide, Zone, Center, Flexible Spot, Expanded Flexible Spot, Tracking focus area modes
    • Eye, Animal detect
  • Display: 
    • 3” 921k dot LCD
    • Fully articulating
    • Touchscreen 
  • Viewfinder:
    • 2.36m dot EVF in back of body in rangefinder position (upper left)
    • 60 Hz refresh (120 Hz possible)
    • 0.59x magnification
    • -4 to +3m diopter
    • 17.5mm eyepoint from frame
  • Flash: 
    • hot shoe
    • red-eye reduction, slow sync, rear sync
  • Remote: optional wired
  • Connectivity: 
    • Wi-Fi 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth 4.1 with NFC
    • USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C
  • Storage:
    • Single SD
    • UHS-II compatible
  • Battery: 
    • NP-FZ100
    • 680 shots CIPA (EVF)
    • 140 (EVF) to 220 (LCD) minutes video (CIPA)
  • Size and Weight:
    • 4.9" (124mm) wide
    • 2.8" (71.1mm) tall
    • 2.4" (59.7mm) deep
    • 18 ounces (509g) with battery and card
  • Price: 
    • US$1800 body only 
    • US$2100 body plus 28-60mm f/4.5-5.6 lens
  • Current Firmware: version 1.01 (August 2021)
  • Announced: September 15, 2020

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