General | Sony Alpha 7C | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
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Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Alpha 7C | Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Predecessor Model | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D | |
Successor Model | Sony Alpha 7C II | Sony Alpha SLT-A77 |
MSRP | $1799 (body only), $2099 (w/28-60mm lens) | |
Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
Body Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Video Capture |
Sensor | Sony Alpha 7C | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
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Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Size | Full Frame | APS-C |
Sensor Dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
Total Pixels | 25.3 Megapixel | 13.03 Megapixel |
Effective Pixels | 24.2 Megapixel | 10.24 Megapixel |
Low Pass Filter | ||
Native ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 | 100 - 6,400 |
Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 204,800 |
Photo | Sony Alpha 7C | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
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Processor | BIONZ X | |
Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4272 x 2848 |
Other Resolutions | 3104 x 2064, 2128 x 1424 | |
Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2, 16:9 |
Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW |
JPEG Quality Levels | Extra fine, fine, standard | Extra Fine, Fine, Standard |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit | |
Color Space | xvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color | |
Timelapse Recording | ||
White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater | Auto, 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 |
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Focusing System | Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) | |
Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
Lens Servo | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Multi-point, Wide focus, Spot focus, Local focus, Visual Focus Confirm |
AF Detection Range | -4 to +20 EV | |
Number of Focus Points | 693 | 11 |
Touch-to-Focus | ||
Live View Autofocus | ||
Animal Eye Detection | ||
Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
Insect Tracking Mode | ||
Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
Focusing Screen | Spherical Acute Matte |
Optics | Sony Alpha 7C | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
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Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
Crop Factor | 1x | 1.5x |
Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | Sensor Shift |
Image Stabilization Compensation | 5 stops | |
Digital Image Stabilization | ||
Gyroscopic Stabilization |
Screen | Sony Alpha 7C | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
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Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fixed |
Screen Technology | TFT LCD | |
Touch Screen | ||
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
Screen Resolution | 922k dot | 920k dot |
Top LCD Screen | ||
Live View | ||
Live Composition |
Viewfinder | Sony Alpha 7C | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
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Viewfinder | Electronic (OLED) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Size | 0.39" | |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.59x | 0.90x |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.59x | 0.60x |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2,359k dot | |
Viewfinder Eyepoint | 20 mm | |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
Shutter | Sony Alpha 7C | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
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Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane | Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/8000 sec | |
Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps | 5.0 fps |
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | 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 7C | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
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Built-in Flash | ||
Flash Modes | Auto Fill-in Red-Eye reduction Slow Sync rear curtain Off | |
Flash Range | 12.00 m | |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/250 sec |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | |
External Flash Connectivity | ||
External Flash System | TTL | |
External Flash Connection | Intelligent Hot Shoe | Proprietary 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 |
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Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot | |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Auto, 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 Lock | Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. (On/Off/Auto) |
DXO | Sony Alpha 7C | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
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DxO Low Light ISO | 3407 | 581 |
DxO Color Depth | 25.0 | 22.3 |
DxO Dynamic Range | 14.7 | 11.9 |
DxO Overall Score | 95 | 66 |
Video | Sony Alpha 7C | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
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Internal Recording Modes | 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] | No |
Interval Recording | ||
Video Formats | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | |
Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | |
External Recording Modes | 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 | ||
Webcam Functionality | ||
Unlimited Video Recording | ||
Recording Limit | 13 hours |
Terminals | Sony Alpha 7C | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
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Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input | |
Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output | |
Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) | |
USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
HDMI Output | Micro | |
Speaker | Mono | |
Built-in Microphone | Stereo | |
Microphone Input | ||
Headphone Output | ||
Flash Sync Port |
Connectivity | Sony Alpha 7C | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
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Built-in GPS | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz | |
Built-In Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | |
NFC | ||
Remote Control | via smartphone or Bluetooth) | Wire (Optional) |
Environmental | Sony Alpha 7C | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
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Environmental Sealing | ||
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Physical | Sony Alpha 7C | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
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Dimensions | 124 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 Weight | 1.9 lb |
Power and Storage | Sony Alpha 7C | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
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Battery Pack | NP-FZ100 | NP-FM500H |
Battery Life | 740 shots | |
USB Charging | ||
Internal Storage | ||
External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | Compact Flash (Type I/II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Other | Sony Alpha 7C | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
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Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures | 2 or 10 sec |
Orientation Sensor | ||
Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | |
Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount | |
Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | |
Electronic Level Gauge |
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