Sony a7C vs Sony a7S III
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Sony a7C: 509 g ; Sony a7S III: 614 g
- Sensor resolution: Sony a7C: 6026 x 4017 ; Sony a7S III: 4260 x 2840
- Effective megapixels: Sony a7C: 24.2 ; Sony a7S III: 12.1
- AF phase-detection points: Sony a7C: 693 ; Sony a7S III: 759
- Max. video mode: Sony a7C: 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) ; Sony a7S III: 4K 120p (3840 x 2160)
- CIPA rated shots (EVF): Sony a7C: 680 shots ; Sony a7S III: 510 shots
- CIPA rated shots (LCD): Sony a7C: 740 shots ; Sony a7S III: 600 shots
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Sony a7C (24.2).
Longer battery life using the viewfinder (CIPA): Sony a7C (680 shots).
Longer battery life using the screen (CIPA): Sony a7C (740 shots).
| Specification | Sony a7C | Sony a7S III |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | a7C | a7S III |
| Year | 2020 | 2020 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 124 x 71.1 x 59.7 mm | 128.9 x 96.9 x 69.7 mm |
| Weight | 509 g | 614 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.6 x 23.8 mm | 35.6 x 23.8 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 6026 x 4017 | 4260 x 2840 |
| Crop factor | 1.01 | 1.01 |
| Total megapixels | 25.3 | 12.9 |
| Effective megapixels | 24.2 | 12.1 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4240 x 2832 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-51200 (extends to 50-204800) | Auto, 80-102400 (extends to 40-409600) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Average, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, 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 | 10.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) | Fast Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) |
| AF phase-detection points | 693 | 759 |
| 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 stops | 5.5 stops |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) | 4K 120p (3840 x 2160) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921,600 dots | 1,440,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Pro Duo/CFexpress |
| 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) | 680 shots | 510 shots |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | 740 shots | 600 shots |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |