Sony Alpha 7 IV vs Sony Alpha 7C

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7C
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 7 IVAlpha 7C
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7 III
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7C II
      MSRP$2499, €2,800, £2,400 (body only)$1799 (body only), $2099 (w/28-60mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7C
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.8 mm35.6 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels34.1 Megapixel25.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels33.0 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,80050 - 204,800
      Photo Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7C
      ProcessorBIONZ XRBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution7008 x 46726000 x 4000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatHEIF, JPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normalExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, UnderwaterPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      Focus Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7C
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points759693
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7C
      Lens MountSony ESony E
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7C
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,440k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7C
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x0.59x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,680k dot2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7C
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 33 MP for up to 828 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 223 Frames (JPEG) / 115 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7C
      Built-in Flash
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot ShoeIntelligent Hot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7C
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7C
      DxO Low Light ISO33793407
      DxO Color Depth25.425.0
      DxO Dynamic Range14.714.7
      DxO Overall Score9795
      Video Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7C
      Internal Recording ModesH.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [50 to 200 Mbps]
      H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [30 to 150 Mbps]
      H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mbps]
      XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mbps]
      XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [60 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]      		H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps      		4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Focus Mapping function for Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit13 hours13 hours
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7C
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input      		1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input)
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)      		1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7C
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of October, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control wireless or smartphone via smartphone or Bluetooth)
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7C
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7C
      Dimensions131 x 96 x 80 mm (5.16 x 3.78 x 3.15")124 x 71 x 60 mm (4.88 x 2.8 x 2.36")
      Weight (inc. batteries)659 g (1.45 lb / 23.25 oz)509 g (1.12 lb / 17.95 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.6 x 6.9 x 6.4"8.2 x 6.7 x 5"
      Package Weight2.53 lb1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7C
      Battery PackNP-FZ100NP-FZ100
      Battery Life600 shots740 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Sony Alpha 7 IV Sony Alpha 7C
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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