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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Portability
    2. Build Quality
    3. Body
    4. In The Box
    5. Ergonomics & Comfort
    6. Viewfinder
    7. Screen
    8. Menu System
    9. Built-In Lens
    10. Sensor
    11. Battery
  5. Photo General
    1. Photo Shooting Speed
    2. Photo AF-C Tracking
    3. Photo AF-C Center Point
    4. Photo Image Stabilization
  6. Photo Image Quality
    1. Photo RAW Dynamic Range
    2. Photo RAW Sharpness
    3. Photo RAW Noise
  7. Pictures Sample Gallery
    1. The Skate Park Picture
    2. The Polish Church Picture
    3. The Studio Picture
    4. The Stairway Picture
  8. Video General
    1. Video Features
    2. Audio
    3. Video File Format And Compression
  9. 4k Video
    1. 4k Video Frame Rate
    2. 4k Video Internal Recording
    3. 4k Video Autofocus Performance
    4. 4k Video Quality
    5. 4k Video Rolling Shutter Effect
  10. Full HD Video
    1. FHD Video Frame Rate
    2. FHD Video Internal Recording
    3. FHD Video Autofocus Performance
    4. FHD Video Quality
    5. FHD Video Rolling Shutter Effect
  11. Video Image Quality
    1. Video Dynamic Range
    2. Luminosity Patch Detection
  12. Storage And Connectivity
    1. Storage
    2. Inputs / Outputs
  13. Comments

Sony α7C vs Sony α7R IIIa

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Sony α7C
Sony α7R IIIa

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Sony α7C Picture
Sony α7R IIIa Picture

Variants

  • α7C (Black (Body Only))
  • α7C (Black W/ 28-60mm Lens)
  • α7C (Silver (Body Only))
  • α7C (Silver W/ 28-60mm Lens)
  • α7R IIIa (Black (Body Only))
  • α7R IIIa (Black W/ 24-70mm lens)

Our Verdict

Sony α7C

Sony α7R IIIa

The Sony α7R IIIa and Sony α7C are similar full-frame models that differ mostly in design and ergonomics. The α7R IIIa has a higher-resolution sensor, while the α7C boasts a more compact body, as well as a newer, more accurate AF system. While the portability is an advantage for things like travel, it also comes with some trade-offs, including more cramped ergonomics and just a single SD card slot. 

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