Sony A7 IV vs Sony a7C
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Sony A7 IV: 2021 ; Sony a7C: 2020
- Weight: Sony A7 IV: 658 g ; Sony a7C: 509 g
- Sensor size: Sony A7 IV: 35.9 x 23.9 mm ; Sony a7C: 35.6 x 23.8 mm
- Sensor resolution: Sony A7 IV: 7035 x 4690 ; Sony a7C: 6026 x 4017
- Effective megapixels: Sony A7 IV: 33.0 ; Sony a7C: 24.2
- AF phase-detection points: Sony A7 IV: 759 ; Sony a7C: 693
- Max. video mode: Sony A7 IV: 4K 60p (3840 x 2160) ; Sony a7C: 4K 30p (3840 x 2160)
- CIPA rated shots (EVF): Sony A7 IV: 520 shots ; Sony a7C: 680 shots
- CIPA rated shots (LCD): Sony A7 IV: 580 shots ; Sony a7C: 740 shots
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Sony A7 IV (33.0).
Longer battery life using the viewfinder (CIPA): Sony a7C (680 shots).
Longer battery life using the screen (CIPA): Sony a7C (740 shots).
| Specification | Sony A7 IV | Sony a7C |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | A7 IV | a7C |
| Year | 2021 | 2020 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 131.3 x 96.4 x 79.8 mm | 124 x 71.1 x 59.7 mm |
| Weight | 658 g | 509 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm | 35.6 x 23.8 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 7035 x 4690 | 6026 x 4017 |
| Crop factor | 1.0 | 1.01 |
| Total megapixels | 34.1 | 25.3 |
| Effective megapixels | 33.0 | 24.2 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 7008 x 4672 | 6000 x 4000 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-51200 (expandable to 50-204800) | Auto, 100-51200 (extends to 50-204800) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot, Average | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Average, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) | Fast Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) |
| AF phase-detection points | 759 | 693 |
| Max burst (mechanical shutter) | 10 fps | 10 fps |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | Yes, 5-axis sensor shift | Yes, 5-axis sensor shift |
| Rated stops | 5.5 stops | 5 stops |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 4K 60p (3840 x 2160) | 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,036,800 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CFexpress A | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Pro Duo |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery | NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | 520 shots | 680 shots |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | 580 shots | 740 shots |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |