Sony Alpha 7C R Compared to the Sony Alpha 7R V

SpecificationsSony Alpha 7C RSony Alpha 7R V
  Sony Alpha 7C R Sony Alpha 7R V
Year Introduced20232022
Megapixels61.061.0
Total Pixels62.562.5
Sensor Size35.7 x 23.8mm35.7 × 23.8mm
Pixel Dimensions9504 x 63369504 x 6336
Pixel Size3.76µm3.76µm
Diffraction-Limited Aperturef/6.1f/6.1
Sensor Readout Speed (ms)99.3
Sensor StabilizationYY
Lens MountSony E-mountSony E-mount
FOVCF1.0x1.0x
Image ProcessorBIONZ XRBIONZ XR
 
Autofocus  
TypeFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)Fast Hybrid AF(phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF)
PointsStill images: Max. 693 points (phase-detection AF), Movies: Max. 693 points (phase-detection AF)35mm full frame: 693 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode wi th FF lens: 693 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 567 points (phase-detection AF) / 25 points (contrast-detection AF)
Working RangeEV -4 – 20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)EV -4 – 20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Point SelectionWide / Zone / Center Fix / Spot / Expand Spot / TrackingWide / Zone / Center Fix / Spot / Expand Spot / Tracking
Microadjustment
Touch & Drag AFY
Eye Detection AFYY
Focus Bracketing/Stacking
 
Exposure Control  
Metering Modes1200-zone evaluative metering1200-zone evaluative metering (Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot (Standard / Large), Entire Screen Avg., Highlight)
Metering RangeEV -3 – 20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)EV -3 – 20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Exposure Comp+/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)+/- 5.0EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)
AEBBracket: Continuous or Single, 2/3/5/7/9 frames selectable, up to 3 EVBracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 2/3/5/7/9 frames selectable. (Ambient light, Flash light)
Light Flicker ModeYY
IntervalometerY
ISO SensitivityStill images: ISO 100-32000 (ISO numbers from 50 to 102400 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-32000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)Still images: ISO 100-32000 (ISO numbers from 50 to 102400 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-32000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Shutter SpeedStill images (Mechanical shutter): 1/4000 to 30 s, Bulb, Still images (Electronic shutter): 1/8000 to 30 s, Movies: 1/8000 to 1 sStill images: 1/8000 to 30 s, Bulb, Movies (NTSC mode): 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow s hutter mode), Movies (PAL mode): 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/50 in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 in Auto slow shutter mode)
 
Viewfinder  
Type0.39" (1.0 cm) electronic, XGA OLED, 2.35 million dots0.64" (1.6 cm) electronic, OLED, 9.44 million dots
CoverageApprox. 100%Approx. 100%
MagnificationApprox. 0.70xApprox. 0.90x
EyepointApprox. 22mmApprox. 25mm
InformationHistogram, Real-time image-adjustment display, Digital level gaug e, Grid line, Focus check, Peaking MF, Zebra, Movie marker, Emph asized display during REC
DOF PreviewYes (via Setting Effect)Yes (via Setting Effect)
 
LCD  
Type2.95" (7.5cm) TFT, Vari-angle Touch Screen, approx 2,359,296 dots. Opening Angle: Approx. 176°, Rotation Angle: Approx. 270°3.15" (8.2cm) TFT, 4-Axis Multi-Angle Touch Screen, approx 2,095,104 dots.
Coating
Brightness AdjManual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Display OptionsHistogram, Real-time image-adjustment display, Digital level gaug e, Grid line, Focus check, Peaking MF, Zebra, Movie marker, Emph asized display during REC
 
Flash  
Built-in GNN/A (ISO 100, meters)N/A (ISO 100, meters)
Built-in CoverageN/AN/A
Built-in Recycle TimeN/AN/A
ModesFlash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless, Hi-speed sync.Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
X-Sync1/160 s (35mm full frame), 1/200 s (APSC)1/250 s (35 mm full frame), 1/320 s (APS-C)
Exposure Compensation+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
Hot Shoe/PC TerminalYes / NoYes / Yes
External Flash CompSony α System Flash, Multi Interface ShoeSony α System Flash, Multi Interface Shoe
 
Shooting  
Shooting ModesAUTO (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) / Flexible Exp. Mode), Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode)
Picture StylesYes (Off / PP1-PP11) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Stil l, S-Cinetone, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, H LG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
Image ProcessingPeripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing (Movie)Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion
Abberration Corrections
Drive ModesSingle Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., Focus Bracket, White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
Continuous ShootingHi+: 8.0 fps
JPEG Extra fine L: 48 frames, JPEG Fine L: 320 frames, JPEG Standard L: over 1000 frames, RAW: 36 frames, RAW & JPG: 32 frames, RAW (Lossless Compressed): 16 frames, RAW (Lossless Compressed) & JPEG: 15 frames, RAW (Uncompressed): 14 framess, RAW (Uncompressed) & JPEG: 13 frames
Hi+: 10 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 3 fps
Shutter Lag20ms20ms
Viewfinder Blackout
 
Live View  
FrameRateSTD 60fps / HI 120fpsSTD 60 fps / HI 120 fps
FocusingAF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous A F), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual FocusAF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous A F), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
MeteringMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot (Standard / Large), Entire Sc reen Avg., Highlight
Display OptionsHistogram, Real-time image-adjustment display, Digital level gauge, Grid line, Focus check, Peaking MF, Zebra, Movie marker, Emphasized display during REC
 
File Information  
Still ImageTypeRAW, JPEG, HEIF (4:2:0 / 4:2:2), RAW & JPEG, RAW & HEIFJPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEI F (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant)
Image SizeL: 9504 x 6336 (60 M), M: 6240 x 4160 (26 M), S: 4752 x 3168 (15 M)35mm full frame L: 9504 x 6336 (60 M), M: 6240 x 4160 (26 M), S: 4752 x 3168 (15 M), APS-C M: 6240 x 4160 (26 M), S: 4752 x 316 8 (15 M)
Movie TypeXAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265XAVC S, XAVC HS
Movie Size(XAVC HS 4K)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps), 50p (150 Mbps / 75 Mbps / 45 Mbps), 23.98p (100Mbps / 50Mbps / 30Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (200Mbps / 100Mbps), 50p (200 Mbps / 100 Mbps), 23.98p (100Mbps/ 50Mbps)
 
(XAVC S 4K)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (150Mbps), 50p (150Mbps), 29.97p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 25p (100Mbps / 60 Mbps), 23.98p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10 bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (200Mbps), 50p (200M bps), 29.97p (140Mbps), 25p (140 Mbps), 23.98p (100Mbps)
 
(XAVC S HD)
1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 100p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 59.94p (50Mbps / 25Mbps), 50p (50Mbps / 25Mbps), 29.97p (50Mbps /16Mbps), 25p (50Mbps / 16Mbps), 23.98p (50Mbps), 1920x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (50Mbps), 50p (50Mbps), 29.97p (50Mbps), 25p (50 Mbps), 23.98p (50Mbps)
 
(XAVC S-I 4K)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (600Mbps), 50p (500Mbps), 29.97p (300Mbps), 25p (250Mbps), 23.98p (240Mbps)
 
(XAVC S-I HD)
1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (222 Mbps), 50p (185 Mbps), 29.97p (111 Mbps), 25p (93 Mbps), 23.98p (89 Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC HS 8K)
7680 x 4320 (4:2:0, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 24p (400 Mbps / 200 Mbps) , 7680 x 4320 (4:2:0, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 25p (400 M bps / 200 Mbps)]
 
MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC HS 4K)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (150 Mbps / 75 M bps / 45 Mbps), 24p (100 Mbps / 50 Mbps / 30 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (150 Mbps / 75 Mbps / 45 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (200 Mb ps / 100 Mbps), 24p (100 Mbps / 50 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4: 2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.)): 50p (200 Mbps / 100 Mbps)
 
MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S 4K)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (150 Mbps), 3 0p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps) 5 , 24p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (150 Mbps), 25p (100 Mbp s / 60 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (200 Mbps), 30p (140 Mbps), 24p (100 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (200 Mbps), 25p (140 Mbps)
 
MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S HD)
1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (100 Mbps / 60 M bps), 60p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps), 30p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps), 24p (50 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 50p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps), 25p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (50 Mbp s), 30p (50 Mbps), 24p (50 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.):50p (50 Mbps), 25p (50 Mbps)
 
MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S-I 4K)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (600 Mbps), 30p (300 Mbps), 24p (240 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, P AL) (Approx.): 50p (500 Mbps), 25p (250 Mbps)
 
MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S-I HD)
1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (222 Mbps), 30 p (111 Mbps), 24p (89 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (185 Mbps), 25p (93 Mbps)
 
SLOW & QUICK MOTION (SHOOTING FRAME RATE)
NTSC mode: 1fps,2fps,4fps,8fps,15fps,30fps,60fps,120fps, PAL mode: 1fps,2fps,3fps,6fps,12fps,25fps,50fps,100fps
Movie Length
 
Other Information  
Wireless FeaturesWi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band)Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.0 (2.4 GHz)
GPSCan be synchronized with connected mobile deviceCan be synchronized with connected mobile device
Custom Functions
LCD Panel / IlluminationNo / NoNo / No
Water & Dust ResistanceYesYes
Sound MemoNo
 
Interface  
Computer InterfaceUSB Type-C TerminalUSB Type-C SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible
Other InterfaceHDMI micro connector (Type-D) out, External Microphone In / Line In (Stereo mini jack), Headphone socket (Stereo mini jack)
 
Memory  
Memory TypeSD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I/II compliant) Dual Multi slot for SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I/II)/CFexpress Type A
 
Batteries & Power  
BatteryRechargeable Battery Pack NP-FZ100Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FZ100
Battery LifeApprox. (Still Images) Approx. 490 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 530 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
(Movie, actual recording) Approx. 95 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 100 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
(Movie, continuous recording) Approx. 155 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 155 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Approx. (Still Images)
Approx. 440 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 530 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
 
(Movie, actual recording)
Approx. 90 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 100 min (LCD monitor) (CIP A standard)
 
(Movie, continuous recording) Approx. 145 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 150 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Power Supply Battery ChargersAC-UUD12 AC Adapter, BC-QZ1 Battery Charger, USB Power Delivery-compatibleAC-UUD12 AC Adapter, BC-QZ1 Battery Charger, USB Power Delivery-compatible
 
Physical Specs  
Body MaterialsMagnesium Alloy body coversMagnesium Alloy body covers
Shutter Durability Rating500,000
Operating Environment32–104°F / 0–40°C32–104°F / 0–40°C
Dimensions Inches5.00 x 2.88 x 2.50" (124.0 x 71.1 x 63.4mm)5.25 x 3.79 x 3.25" (131.3 x 96.9 x 82.4mm)
CIPA Weight18.2 oz (515g)25.6 oz (723g)
 
Accessories  
Viewfinder
Wireless File TransmitterBuilt-inBuilt-in
Compatible LensesSony E-mountSony E-mount
Battery Grip VG-C4EM  Buy ►
Remote
Other
 
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