Sony Alpha 7C vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7C Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 7CAlpha DSLR-A700
      Predecessor ModelKonica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7C II Sony Alpha SLT-A77
      MSRP$1799 (body only), $2099 (w/28-60mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7C Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.6 x 23.8 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels25.3 Megapixel13.03 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel10.24 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800
      Photo Sony Alpha 7C Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004272 x 2848
      Other Resolutions3104 x 2064, 2128 x 1424
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardExtra Fine, Fine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, UnderwaterAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Kelvin temperature control (2500-9900k w/19-step Magenta/Green compensation)
      Focus Sony Alpha 7C Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFMulti-point, Wide focus, Spot focus, Local focus, Visual Focus Confirm
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points69311
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha 7C Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Lens MountSony ESony A
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7C Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7C Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.59x0.90x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.60x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7C Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps5.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp 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 7C Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Fill-in
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      rear curtain
      Off
      Flash Range12.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot ShoeProprietary Hot Shoe (compatible with Minolta and select Sony flashes)
      Wireless off camera flash (with Sony HVL-F56AM & F36AM Flash Units)
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7C Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAuto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Full Manual (with EV indicator)
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) 0.3 EV or 0.7 EV increments, 3 frames
      Exposure LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7C Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      DxO Low Light ISO3407581
      DxO Color Depth25.022.3
      DxO Dynamic Range14.711.9
      DxO Overall Score9566
      Video Sony Alpha 7C Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Internal Recording ModesH.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]
      No
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 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
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit13 hours
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7C Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Audio I/O1 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/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7C Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone or Bluetooth) Wire (Optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7C Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7C Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Dimensions124 x 71 x 60 mm (4.88 x 2.8 x 2.36")142 x 105 x 80 mm (5.59 x 4.13 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)509 g (1.12 lb / 17.95 oz)768 g (1.69 lb / 27.09 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.2 x 6.7 x 5"
      Package Weight1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7C Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Battery PackNP-FZ100NP-FM500H
      Battery Life740 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Compact Flash (Type I/II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 7C Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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