Comparisons / Comparison of Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 III and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7C

Comparison of Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 III and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7C [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 III ×
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7C ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A7 IIISony Alpha ILCE-A7C
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberA7 IIIA7C
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-7m3
  • ilce-7c
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20182020
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)127124
Width (mm)7460
Height (mm)9671
Weight (g)945509
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony A7 II-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
Effective megapixels (MP)24.224.2
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)847.28847.28
Sensor width (mm)35.635.6
Sensor height (mm)23.823.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.935.93
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score96-
Dxo color depth score (bit)25-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.7-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)3,730-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1968 x 1112(2.2 mp other)
  • 1968 x 1312(2.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2216(8.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2216(8.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1312 x 1312(1.7 mp 1:1)
  • 1744 x 1312(2.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1968 x 1112(2.2 mp other)
  • 1968 x 1312(2.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2624 x 2624(6.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2656 x 2000(5.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 2000(5.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3488 x 2624(9.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3488 x 2624(9.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3936 x 2216(8.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2216(8.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 5328 x 4000(21.3 mp 4:3)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • compressed raw
  • jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.9-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoXAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: LPCM Stereo
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony ESony E
LensSony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 SEL2860
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 70.0028.00 - 60.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)28.00 - 70.0028.00 - 60.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.52.14
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.25
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4030
Filter thread (mm)55-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detect + Contrast-detect AF): 693 phase-detection AF points covering 93% of image areaFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detect + Contrast-detect AF): 693 phase-detection AF points covering 93% of image area
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.5-inch (1.30cm), 2359K-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopterEVF: 0.39-inch (1.00cm), 2359K-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.59x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.78-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.78-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)1818
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)51,20051,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800Auto (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Portrait; HDR: Auto Exposure DifferenceCreative Style: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot shoeMulti Interface Hot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-II
Other memorySlot1:SD UHS-II; 2:MS/SD UHS-I-
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional via rm-vpr1
  • usb or wi-fi
  • optional via rm-vpr1
  • usb or wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • microphone and headphone jacks
  • multi-terminal micro usb (with remote support)
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • usb-c (usb 3.1 gen 1)
  • microphone and headphone jacks
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • usb 3.2)
  • usb-c (superspeed usb 5gbps
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.57-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.57-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.9-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)163-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.7-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)33-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.7-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)30-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.2-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Startup time (s)1.7-
Play -> record time (s)0.9-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)710-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)610-
Battery life, video (minutes)115115
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • np-fz100 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • np-fz100 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported++



Help · Contact us · Disclaimer · Contributors · Developers · Donate