Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Sony
Alpha 7C
Smallest full-frame E-mount body with A7 III performance in a travel-friendly package.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
Alpha 7 V is 5.3 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7 V
Wins
Alpha 7C
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher RAW buffer depth (95 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7C
124 × 71 × 60 mm
509 g (1.12 lb / 17.95 oz)
Alpha 7 V is 6mm wider, 25mm taller, and 23mm thicker than Alpha 7C.
Alpha 7 V is 186 g heavier than Alpha 7C.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm Alpha 7 V · 60mm Alpha 7C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7C
124 × 71 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7C
124 × 60 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Alpha 7C
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Alpha 7C
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car…
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.265
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Internal RAW video
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7C
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124, 71.1, 59.7
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Weight
509 g vs 695 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
740 shots vs 630 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
Alpha 7C
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓5-axis IBIS
- ✓24MP hybrid
- ✓Great for travel
Cons
- –Small grip
- –Single card slot
- –Superseded by A7C II
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Alpha 7 V or Alpha 7C?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Alpha 7C — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 V and Alpha 7C?
Alpha 7 V is 33 MP and Alpha 7C is 24.2 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 V and Alpha 7C have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7C has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7 V or the Alpha 7C?
Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7C reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 V and Alpha 7C?
Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g and Alpha 7C weighs 509 g, so the Alpha 7C is 186 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 V and Alpha 7C record 4K video?
Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7C: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Alpha 7 V and Alpha 7C weather sealed?
Alpha 7 V: Yes. Alpha 7C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 630 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7 V and 740 shots for the Alpha 7C, giving the Alpha 7C the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 V launched at $2,899 and Alpha 7C at $1,799. The Alpha 7C is $1,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.