Key Features
Mixing the quality and advantages of a full-frame sensor with an especially sleek and portable design, the silver Sony a7C offers the hybrid recording capabilities, 24.2MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor, and intelligent AF performance you would expect from an Alpha camera but with a form factor for all-day, everyday carry.
Featuring a back-illuminated design, the full-frame 24.2-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor works with the BIONZ X image processor to offer high-resolution stills and video while minimizing noise and improving speed. This sensor structure works with a gapless on-chip lens design and an anti-reflection coating to improve light collection and enhance detail. Also, the copper wiring layer dramatically improves data transmission speed for creating 14-bit, high-resolution stills with a native sensitivity range from ISO 100-51200, which can be further expanded to ISO 50-204800.
The sensor and processor combination enables fast continuous shooting at up to 10 fps at full resolution, for approximately consecutive JPEGs or 115 consecutive raw files, and with full-time AF/AE when working with either a mechanical shutter or an electronic shutter.
Also, it enables internal UHD 4K video recording with a wide dynamic range using the full width of the full-frame sensor. The BIONZ X processor also works in conjunction with a high-speed front-end LSI to realize faster processing times along with the ability to capture an impressive 15-stop dynamic range at low sensitivity values.
Affording extensive customizable color and gamma controls, the a7C allows users to adjust the gamma, black level, knee, color level, and more:
Despite the sleek stature of the a7C, it features a 5-stop effective 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization system that compensates for various types of camera shake encountered during handheld shooting of stills and video. This allows users to confidently use any lens, even adapted lenses, for critical imaging without encountering blur from camera shake.
For long focal lengths, the system will correct for pitch and yaw adjustments. Macro and high-magnification imagery, on the other hand, will benefit from the inclusion of horizontal and vertical shift compensation. All shooting styles will get usage out of the roll compensation. All 5 axes of stabilization will function at all times, even when used with third-party lenses and adapters or lenses with built-in optical stabilization.
Imaging
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 25.3 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000) |
Sensor Type | 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
Built-In ND Filter | None |
Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Exposure Control
Shutter Type | Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter, Electronic Shutter |
Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/4000 to 30 Seconds Electronic Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Seconds |
Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode |
ISO Sensitivity | Photo 100 to 51,200 (Extended: 50 to 204,800) Video 100 to 51,200 (Extended: 100 to 102,400) |
Metering Method | Average, Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
Metering Range | -3 to 20 EV |
White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
Continuous Shooting | 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 |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Self-Timer | 2/5/10-Second Delay |
Still Image Capture
Image Sizes | 3:2 Raw 6000 x 4000 4:3 Raw 5328 x 4000 16:9 Raw 6000 x 3376 1:1 Raw 4000 x 4000 3:2 JPEG 6000 x 4000 3936 x 2624 3008 x 2000 4:3 JPEG 5328 x 4000 3488 x 2624 2656 x 2000 16:9 JPEG 6000 x 3376 3936 x 2216 3008 x 1688 1:1 JPEG 4000 x 4000 2624 x 2624 2000 x 2000 |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Internal Video Capture
Recording Modes | H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p [60 to 100 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [16 to 100 Mb/s] |
Recording Limit | Unlimited |
Video System | NTSC/PAL |
Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
Audio Recording | XAVC S: 2-Channel LPCM Audio |
External Video Capture
External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/50i/50p/59.94i/59.94p |
IP Streaming | None |
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
Video I/O | 1 x Micro-HDMI Output |
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 |
Other I/O | 1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) |
Power I/O | 1 x USB Type-C Input/Output |
Wireless | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | None |
Monitor
Size | 3.0" |
Resolution | 921,600 Dot |
Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
Viewfinder
Type | Built-In Electronic (OLED) |
Size | 0.39" |
Resolution | 2,359,296 Dot |
Eye Point | 20 mm |
Coverage | 100% |
Magnification | Approx. 0.59x |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
Focus
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 693 Contrast Detection: 425 |
Autofocus Sensitivity | -4 to +20 EV |
Flash
Built-In Flash | No |
Flash Modes | Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Wireless |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/160 Second |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
External Flash Connection | Intelligent Hot Shoe |
Environmental
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
General
Battery Type | 1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Approx. 740 Shots) |
Power Consumption | <2.9 W |
Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.9 x 2.8 x 2.4" / 124 x 71.1 x 59.7 mm |
Weight | 1.1 lb / 509 g (Body with Battery and Memory Card) |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 1.8 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.2 x 6.7 x 5" |