When comparing Sony a9 III and Sony A7C, which one is better?
Both the Sony A7C and Sony a9 III use the same lens mount; the Sony E. This means that you can use the same lenses on both cameras, as long as they cover the full sensor. Full format lenses will work on all cameras with the same mount.
Winner: Tied
Sony a9 III wins in terms of megapixels, with 24.6 MP megapixels compared to 24.2 MP megapixels on Sony A7C — 1.63% less.
Winner: Sony a9 III
Regarding resolution (megapixels): The camera's resolution is stated in megapixels, where a higher value means more data than a lower one. This doesn't mean that the camera with the most megapixels is the best, but it can be interesting to compare them.
Full specifications table of Sony A7C and Sony a9 III:
Sony A7C | Sony a9 III | |
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Brand | Sony | Sony |
Year | 2021 | Missing |
Weight | Missing | 617 g |
Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Resolutions | Missing | 3840x2160 |
Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter | Global Shutter |
Storage | Missing | SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I, CFexpress Type A |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
Film Camera or Still Camera | Stills | Stills |
Digital or analog | Digital | Digital |
Bluetooth | Missing | Yes |
Maximum Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD) | 3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD) |
Internal Raw Video | Missing | No |
Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
Built-in ND Filter | No | No |
Color | Missing | Black |
Resolution (Megapixels) | 24.2 MP | 24.6 MP |
Crop Factor | Missing | 1x |
Streaming over USB | Missing | Yes |
Image Output Formats | Missing | JPEG, RAW, HEIF |
Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus |
Sensor Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
External RAW Video Recording | Missing | Yes |
Film Simulation Mode | No | Missing |