Sony A7C Specifications

By Jeremy Gray and William Brawley · Posted 09/14/2020

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Auto Focus

Auto FocusYes
Auto Focus TypeFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detect + Contrast-detect AF): 693 phase-detection AF points covering 93% of image area, 425 contrast AF points; Wide (693 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot / Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot)
Auto Focus Assist Light?Yes
Manual FocusYes

Power

Battery Life, Video115 minutes
Battery Form FactorProprietary
Usable Battery TypesNP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger IncludedNo
Internal Charging SupportedYes

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom ValuesUp to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom
Lens MountSony E
LensSony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 SEL2860
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)28 - 60mm
Focal Length (actual)28 - 60mm
Zoom Ratio2.14x
Aperture Rangef/4.0-22 (W) / f/5.6-22 (T)
Integrated ND FilterNo
Normal Focus Range30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Filter Threadn/a
Thread Typen/a
Optical Image StabilizationNo
Digital ZoomYes

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase DetectYes
Sensor TypeCMOS
Sensor ManufacturerSony
Effective Megapixels24.2
Sensor Format35mm
Approximate Pixel Pitch5.93 microns
Focal Length Multiplier1.0x
Aspect Ratio3:2
Color Filter TypeRGBG
Anti Aliasing FilterFixed
Self-CleaningYes
Sensor shift image stabilizationYes

Image Storage

Usable Memory TypesMS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS SupportUHS-II
Dual Card SlotsNo
RAW Capture SupportYes
Uncompressed FormatRAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Included MemoryNo memory included

Image Capture

Image Resolution6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 1968 x 1312 (2.6 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 3936 x 2216 (8.7 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 3936 x 2216 (8.7 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 1968 x 1112 (2.2 MP, Other), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3488 x 2624 (9.2 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 2000 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 3488 x 2624 (9.2 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 2000 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 1744 x 1312 (2.3 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2624 x 2624 (6.9 MP, 1:1), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1312 x 1312 (1.7 MP, 1:1)
Image File FormatJPEG, Compressed RAW, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/secondn/a

General

Size4.9 x 2.8 x 2.4 in. (124 x 71 x 60 mm)
WaterproofNo
Waterproof Depthn/a
Model NumberA7C
Alternate Model Number(s)ILCE-7C
Camera FormatCompact System Camera
Currently ManufacturedYes
Retail Price$1799.99
Street Price$1,698.00
Date Available2020-11-01
Tripod MountYes

Viewfinder

ViewfinderEVF / LCD
Viewfinder TypeEVF: 0.39-inch (1.00cm), 2359K-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.59x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter
Focus PeakingYes
EVF Resolution2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)

Exposure

Exposure Compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
Program Auto ExposureYes
Aperture PriorityYes
Shutter PriorityYes
Full Manual ExposureYes
Creative Exposure ModesCreative Style: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6); Picture Effect: Toy Camera (Normal / Cool / Warm / Green / Magenta), Pop Color, Posterization (Color, B/W), Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Rich-tone Monochrom
Self Timer2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds
Maximum ISO (native)51200
High Resolution CompositeNo
Minimum ISO (native)100
ISO SettingsAuto (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800
Auto ISO ModeYes
White Balance SettingsAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation), Underwater
Shutter Speed Range1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb ModeYes

Video Capture

HD Video OutYes
HD Video ConnectionHDMI
Can take moviesYes
Movie Resolution3840x2160 (30p/​25p/​24p) 1920x1080 (120p/​100p/​60p/​60i/​50p/​50i/​30p/​25p/​24p)
Movie File FormatXAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: LPCM Stereo
Movie File FormatXAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: LPCM Stereo
Composite Video OutNo
NTSC/PAL Switchable Videon/a
Video Usable as Viewfindern/a

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash ConnectionMulti Interface Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash ControlNo
Built-in FlashNo
Flash ModesFlash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100)n/a
Flash Range Descriptionn/a
Max Flash Sync1/160

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)3.0
Rear Display Resolution921,600 dots (307,200 px)
TouchscreenYes
Articulating ScreenYes
Tilt Swivel ScreenYes
Selfie ScreenYes
Max Playback Zoom18.8x
Top Deck DisplayNo
Eye-level ViewfinderYes
Rear DisplayYes

Connectivity

BluetoothYes
Built-In GPSNo
Microphone JackYes
Headphone JackYes
External ConnectionsUSB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge CompliantNo
DPOF CompliantYes
Remote ControlYes
Remote Control TypeOptional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi
Connections (extended)USB-C (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps, USB 3.2), Type-D Micro HDMI, Microphone and Headphone jacks
Built-In Wi-FiYes
NFCYes

Basic

Sensor size847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm)
Weight18.0 oz (509 g) includes batteries