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Sony Alpha 7C Specifications
| Specifications | Sony Alpha 7C | |
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| Year Introduced | 2020 | |
| Megapixels | 24.2 | |
| Total Pixels | 25.3 | |
| Sensor Size | 35.6 x 23.8mm | |
| Pixel Dimensions | 6000 x 4000 | |
| Pixel Size | 5.93µm | |
| Diffraction-Limited Aperture | f/9.6 | |
| Sensor Readout Speed (ms) | ||
| Sensor Stabilization | Y | |
| Lens Mount | Sony E-mount | |
| FOVCF | 1.0x | |
| Image Processor | BIONZ X | |
| Autofocus | ||
| Type | Fast Hybrid AF(phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) | |
| Points | 693 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode with FF lens: 299 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 221 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF) | |
| Working Range | EV -4 – 20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) | |
| Point Selection | Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot / Expanded Flexible Spot / Tracking | |
| Microadjustment | Yes | |
| Touch & Drag AF | ||
| Eye Detection AF | Y | |
| Focus Bracketing/Stacking | ||
| Exposure Control | ||
| Metering Modes | 1200-zone evaluative metering | |
| Metering Range | EV -3 – 20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) | |
| Exposure Comp | +/- 5.0EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) (with exposure compensation dial: +/- 3EV [1/3 EV steps]) | |
| AEB | Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. (Ambient light, Flash light) | |
| Light Flicker Mode | Y | |
| Intervalometer | ||
| ISO Sensitivity | Still images: ISO 100–51200 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 to ISO 204800 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100–12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100–51200 equivalent (ISO numbers up ISO 102400 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100–12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit) | |
| Shutter Speed | Still images: 1/4000 to 30 s, Bulb, Movies (NTSC mode): 1/4,000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode), Movies (PAL mode): 1/4000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/50 in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 in Auto slow shutter mode) | |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Type | 0.39" (1.0 cm) electronic, XGA OLED, 2.35 million dots | |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% | |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.59x | |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 20mm | |
| Information | Histogram, Real-time image-adjustment display, Digital level gauge, Grid line, Focus check, Peaking MF, Zebra, Movie marker, For viewfinder, Monitor Off | |
| DOF Preview | Yes (via Setting Effect) | |
| LCD | ||
| Type | 2.95" (7.5cm) TFT, Tilting , approx. 921,600 dots | |
| Coating | ||
| Brightness Adj | Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode | |
| Display Options | Histogram, Real-time image-adjustment display, Digital level gauge, Grid line, Focus check, Peaking MF, Zebra, Movie marker, For viewfinder, Monitor Off | |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in GN | N/A (ISO 100, meters) | |
| Built-in Coverage | N/A | |
| Built-in Recycle Time | N/A | |
| Modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless, Hi-speed sync. | |
| X-Sync | 1/160 s | |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps) | |
| Hot Shoe/PC Terminal | Yes/ | |
| External Flash Comp | Sony α System Flash | |
| Shooting | ||
| Shooting Modes | AUTO (iAuto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M)), Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M)) | |
| Picture Styles | Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6) | |
| Image Processing | Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion | |
| Abberration Corrections | ||
| Drive Modes | Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket | |
| Continuous Shooting | Hi+: 10 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 3 fps JPEG Extra fine L: 215+ frames, JPEG Fine L: 223+ frames, JPEG Standard L: 223+ frames, RAW: 115+ frames, RAW & JPEG: 86+ frames, RAW (Uncompressed): 45+ frames, RAW (Uncompressed) & JPEG: 39+ frames | |
| Shutter Lag | 20ms | |
| Viewfinder Blackout | ||
| Live View | ||
| FrameRate | ||
| Focusing | AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus | |
| Metering | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot (Standard/Large), Entire Screen Avg., Highlight | |
| Display Options | Histogram, Real-time image-adjustment display, Digital level gauge, Grid line, Focus check, Peaking MF, Zebra, Movie marker, For viewfinder, Monitor Off | |
| File Information | ||
| Still ImageType | JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) | |
| Image Size | 3:2 ratio: 35-mm full frame L: 6000 x 4000 (24 M), M: 3936 x 2624 (10 M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6.0 M), APS-C L: 3936 x 2624 (10 M), M: 3008 x 2000 (6.0 M), S: 1968 x 1312 (2.6 M) 4:3 ratio: 35-mm full frame L: 5328 x 4000 (21 M), M: 3488 x 2624 (9.2 M), S: 2656 x 2000 (5.3 M), APS-C L: 3488 x 2624 (9.2 M), M: 2656 x 2000 (5.3 M), S: 1744 x 1312 (2.3 M) 16:9 ratio: 35-mm full frame L: 6000 x 3376 (20 M), M: 3936 x 2216 (8.7 M), S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1 M), APS-C L: 3936 x 2216 (8.7 M), M: 3008 x 1688 (5.1 M), S: 1968 x 1112 (2.2 M) 1:1 ratio: 35-mm full frame L: 4000 x 4000 (16 M), M: 2624 x 2624 (6.9 M), S: 2000 x 2000 (4.0 M), APS-C L: 2624 x 2624 (6.9 M), M: 2000 x 2000 (4.0 M), S: 1312 x 1312 (1.7 M) | |
| Movie Type | XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 | |
| Movie Size | XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8 bit, NTSC) (Approx.) 30p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8 bit, NTSC) (Approx.) 24p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8 bit, PAL) (Approx.) 25p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps) XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8 bit, NTSC) (Approx.) 120p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8 bit, NTSC) (Approx.) 60p (50 Mbps/25 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8 bit, NTSC) (Approx.) 30p (50 Mbps/16 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8 bit, NTSC) (Approx.) 24p (50 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8 bit, PAL) (Approx.) 100p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8 bit, PAL) (Approx.) 50p (50 Mbps/25 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8 bit, PAL) (Approx.) 25p (50 Mbps/16 Mbps) Slow & Quick Motion: NTSC mode: 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, PAL mode: 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps | |
| Movie Length | Max duration approx. 29min | |
| Other Information | ||
| Wireless Features | Built-in Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| GPS | Can be synchronized with connected mobile device | |
| Custom Functions | ||
| LCD Panel / Illumination | No / No | |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Yes | |
| Sound Memo | No | |
| Interface | ||
| Computer Interface | USB Type-C SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.2) compatible | |
| Other Interface | External Microphone In / Line In (Stereo mini jack), Headphone socket (Stereo mini jack) | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I/II compliant) | |
| Batteries & Power | ||
| Battery | Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FZ100 | |
| Battery Life | Approx. Approx. 680 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 740 shots (LCD monitor) | |
| Power Supply Battery Chargers | ||
| Physical Specs | ||
| Body Materials | Magnesium Alloy body covers | |
| Shutter Durability Rating | 200,000 | |
| Operating Environment | 32–104°F / 0–40°C | |
| Dimensions Inches | 4.88 x 2.80 x 2.35" (124.0 x 71.1 x 59.7 mm) | |
| CIPA Weight | 18.0 oz (509g) | |
| Accessories | ||
| Viewfinder | ||
| Wireless File Transmitter | Built-in | |
| Compatible Lenses | Sony E-mount | |
| Battery Grip | ||
| Remote | ||
| Other | ||
| Review | Sony Alpha 7C | |
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