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Sony Alpha 7C II vs Sony Alpha NEX-C3

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SonyAlpha 7C IISonyAlpha NEX-C3
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2023June 2011
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFull frameAPS-C
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSExmor APS HD CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.9 × 23.9 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution33 MP16.2 MP
Largest image7008 × 46724912 × 3264
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–51200200–12800
Sensor detailApproximately 34.1 million total pixels; optical low-pass filter; maker maximum movie effective resolution 27.6 MP16.5 million total pixels; charge-protection coating and electromagnetic vibration of the optical low-pass filter for dust reduction
Image formatsJPEG, HEIF and RAW (Sony ARW 5.0); 14-bit RAW output; compressed, lossless-compressed and uncompressed RAW options; XAVC S, XAVC S-I and XAVC HS moviesJPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; ARW 2.2; MPO for 3D Sweep Panorama
ISO detailStandard still-image and movie ISO 100–51200; still-image extension ISO 50–204800; movie extension reaches ISO 102400. Photography Blog lists a lower extended maximum; Sony’s explicit specification is used.Standard ISO 200–12800; Auto ISO 200–1600
Image processorBIONZ XR and dedicated AI processing unitBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps5.5 fps
Lens detailInterchangeable E-mount; body-only and FE 28–60 mm f/4–5.6 kit offered; the photo shows both body colours with this optional kit lensJapanese launch kits contain E 18–55mm F3.5–5.6 OSS, alone or with E 16mm F2.8. Updated LA-EA1 permits autofocus with SAM/SSM A-mount lenses under Sony's stated conditions.
AutofocusFast Hybrid AF; up to 759 phase-detection points for stills or 627 for movies; EV -4 to 20 at ISO 100 with an f/2 lens; current maker subjects include automatic selection, humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and aircraftContrast detection; 25-point multipoint, centre or flexible-spot areas; single or continuous autofocus, direct manual focus and manual focus; focus peaking
ShutterElectronic first-curtain mechanical shutter up to 1/4000 second; silent electronic shutter up to 1/8000 second; 30-second exposures and Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second full-frame or 1/200 second APS-C with Sony flashElectronically controlled vertical-traverse focal-plane shutter; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second
Burst detailUp to 10 fps Hi+; maker buffer approximately 44 compressed RAW, 27 lossless-compressed RAW or 18 uncompressed RAW images; over 1,000 Fine JPEGs. Amateur Photographer notes 10 fps requires compressed RAW and gives 8 fps live-view continuous or 6 fps with lossless-compressed RAW.Approximately 5.5 fps in Speed Priority Continuous, with focus and exposure fixed at the first frame; approximately 2.5 fps normal continuous advance
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor shift; maker claim 7 stops under CIPA pitch/yaw testing with the FE 50 mm f/1.2 GM lens and long-exposure noise reduction off; current maker movie modes include Dynamic Active and Active electronic correctionNo sensor-shift stabilisation (PhotographyBlog and CameraLabs); optical correction requires a compatible OSS lens
FlashNo built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible external flashSupplied detachable flash; guide number 7 at ISO 100 in metres; approximately four-second recycle time; optional HVL-F20S uses the proprietary accessory terminal
Exposure controls1200-zone evaluative metering; exposure compensation ±5 EVIntelligent Auto, program, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual; Photo Creativity, Picture Effects, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, DRO, Auto HDR and multi-exposure low-light modes
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 60 fps1280 × 720 at 30 fps
Video detailInternal 3840 × 2160 up to 60p NTSC or 50p PAL, with 10-bit 4:2:2 options; 60p/50p requires Super 35 crop. Full-frame 30p is oversampled from approximately 7K; Full HD up to 120p NTSC or 100p PAL. XAVC S-I 4K reaches 600 Mbps at 60p. S-Log3, S-Cinetone, user LUT display and AI Auto Framing; HDMI output supports 10-bit 4:2:2, without RAW video output.MP4 MPEG-4 Visual; 1280 × 720 at 30p in Fine or Standard quality, or 640 × 480 at 30p; no Full HD recording
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; digital-audio Multi Interface Shoe; compatible accessories support four-channel 24-bit LPCMBuilt-in stereo microphone; MPEG-4 AAC-LC two-channel audio
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,036,800921,600
TouchscreenYesNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailSide-opening vari-angle touchscreen; opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; touch menu operationTruBlack wide TFT; tilts approximately 80° up and 45° down; no touchscreen (CameraLabs)
Viewfinder detail0.39-type XGA OLED; 2,359,296 dots; approximately 0.70× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity; 60 or 120 fps refreshNo built-in viewfinder (PhotographyBlog and CameraLabs)
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)560 photographs400 photographs
Body weight429 g225 g
Release detailSony Australia specifies retail availability from September 2023. Photography Blog reports the original Alpha 7C remained in the range alongside the II. Current maker specifications include later-supported subject recognition and movie-stabilisation features.Sony Japan specifies 24 June 2011 for NEX-C3K and NEX-C3D kits. This is the NEX-C3, separate from the original NEX-3 and later F3 or 3N.
Recording mediaOne SD slot supporting UHS-I and UHS-II; no CFexpress supportMemory Stick PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
PortsUSB-C (USB 3.2 at 5 Gbps), Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets and digital-audio Multi Interface Shoe–
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHz; Bluetooth 4.2; no NFC; Creators’ App remote operation and image transfer–
Battery life detailNP-FZ100; current Sony CIPA claim approximately 560 photographs with LCD or 530 with viewfinder; actual movie claim approximately 105 minutes with LCD or 100 with viewfinder. Both launch-period reviews give lower 540/510-shot figures.NP-FW50; approximately 400 photographs under CIPA conditions
ChargingUSB-C in-camera charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; maker specifies an 18 W or higher USB PD source and 3 A cableSupplied BC-VW1 external charger
DimensionsApproximately 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4 mm; depth from grip to monitor 58.6 mmApproximately 109.6 × 60.0 × 33.0 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions; 25.9 mm thinnest section excludes grip and mount
Weight detailApproximately 429 g body only; 514 g with battery and memory card; both exclude lens. Photography Blog gives 525 g labelled body only and Amateur Photographer gives 524 g; maker’s explicit figures are used.Approximately 225 g camera only; 283 g including battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo; lens excluded. CameraLabs incorrectly labels 225 g as including battery and card; Sony's launch table is used here.
MaterialsMaker specifies recycled materials including SORPLAS in the body, depending on production timingAluminium top cover
ColoursSilver/black or blackBlack, silver or pink
In the box–NP-FW50 battery, BC-VW1 charger, USB cable, detachable flash and case, lens cap, shoulder strap and software CD; lenses depend on kit

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