Sony Alpha ILCE7C/S Black 2025
A 24.2MP back-illuminated full-frame sensor delivers 15-stop dynamic range and uncropped 4K video, supported by 693-point phase-detection autofocus with 93% frame coverage. Weighing just 509g as the world’s smallest full-frame camera, its weather-sealed body and 740-shot battery life ensure reliable all-day portability. This camera suits wildlife and sports photographers who demand 10fps bursts, real-time Eye AF, and robust stabilization in a compact form.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame
AF Points 693 pts
Burst 10 fps
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
65 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong af (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong build (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 50 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 693 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Battery Life | 740 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha ILCE7C/S | Fujifilm X-T5 | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 693 | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 557 | 1160 | 609 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha ILCE7C/S | 94.9 | 39.8 | 93.7 | 72.9 | 53.7 | 55.5 | 98.8 | 87.2 | 87.3 | 27.3 | 88.4 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.4 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.2 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.2 | 90.2 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 71.1 | 98.1 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.5 | 98.5 | 65.1 | 97.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.3 | 55.5 | 92.7 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.2 | 94.8 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.2 | 89.2 | 84.5 | 88.4 |
Usage Scores
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