Although already handily compact, Sony’s full- frame A7 series cameras followed the established wisdom of aping the design and layout of the DSLR — that is, until now. The Sony A7C breaks with tradition and shoehorns a large 35 mm sensor into a compact body that’s more akin to their A6xxx series,...

The Sony A7C is undoubtedly an able performer, and will produce photos and videos that the majority of users will be happy with, despite limited video specs. The camera is slightly smaller and considerably lighter than standard A-series models but it lacks any standout features that capture the...

Small size and low weight for a full-frame camera, Handy vari-angle screen, Decent ISO performance

Small viewfinder, Ergonomics could be better, Expensive compared to the Sony A7 IV

Sony Alpha 7C at a glance: £1900 body only £2150 with 28-60mm f/4-5.6 lens 24MP full-frame sensor ISO 100-51,200 (50-204,800 extended) 2.36m-dot viewfinder, 0.59x magnification 3in, 921k-dot fully articulated screen 5-axis in-body image stabilisation 4K 30p video recordingSony is obsessed with...

Very portable for a fullframe camera; Excellent raw image quality in all lighting conditions; Superb autofocus and tracking capabilities; Useful fully articulated screen

Tiny viewfinder that's difficult to see in bright light; Awkward control layout; mostly operated by your right thumb; Small; cramped handgrip; Uninspiring kit zoom negates the advantages of the fullframe sensor

The Sony a7C is a slimmed down, full-frame camera built for travel, but its small size limits its versatility, and some aspects feel a little dated.

Full-frame sensor in APS-C sized body; 5-axis IBIS; Forward-facing touch LCD; Superlative tracking autofocus; 10fps continuous drive; 4K video with flat and HDR looks available; Best-in-class battery life

EVF is on the small side; Doesn't have Sony's new menu system; Touch functions could be more robust; Omits front command dial and focus joystick; 4K tops out at 30fps

You can't fault the results from the Sony A7C's sensor and its autofocus system is excellent, but the viewfinder feels way too small for a full-frame camera and the lack of touch-control is frustrating.

Small for a full-frame camera; Vari-angle screen; Excellent AF system

Limited touch-control; Complex menu; Underwhelming viewfinder

Placing full-frame tech inside an APS-C-sized body shows off exactly what Sony is capable of. In terms of image quality and performance, the A7C matches the A7 III, but in terms of usability, it’s a bit of a damp squib.

Small and light; Kit package well-priced; Fully articulating screen

Handling could be better; Low-resolution viewfinder; Kit lens not the best performer; Single card slot

Sony has leveraged the popularity of its A7 series, creating a full-frame camera that seems impossibly small in the A7C. There are lots of positives here in terms of build quality and performance, but it's lacking a little in areas like bitrate and frame rates when compared to the top tier cameras.

Really compact size; Fully articulating screen; Fast autofocus and smart tracking features; Great build quality; Versatile video modes

Only one SD card slot; No 4K60p; Menu button is in a really awkward place

There is a wide range of full-frame mirrorless cameras to choose from, from Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Sigma, and from Sony as well. We're just not sure the Sony Alpha A7C is one we'd choose. However, the vari-angle screen may be of benefit for vloggers, and those interested in video use.

Compact full-frame camera and lens combo; Very good image quality possible with the right lens; Good noise performance; Vari-angle touch-screen; Rapid focus system; In-Body Image Stabilisation; Good battery life

Doesn't feature the new Sony menu system; Touch-screen has limited functionality; Not convinced by the 28-60mm lens; Handling compromises due to size; No in-camera raw processing; Small; uncomfortable EVF

When I first heard about Sony’s new A7C, I thought it was just a parts-bin camera — taking a lot of good things about the Alpha line and putting it into a new design. On paper, that’s exactly what the $1,800 A7C is: it’s the sensor, processor, and autofocus system of 2018’s A7 III in a body that’s...

A full-frame camera in a small; compact design; Sturdy; bright articulating screen; Sony’s real-time autofocus system

Still expensive; Poor menu button placement; Great full-frame lenses are expensive and heavy

The Sony A7C is a powerful, yet very portable full-frame camera that’s ideal for shooting travel, events or street photography. I’m sure there will be some people with larger-sized hands who may find the compact controls of the A7C a drawback.

Tiny and lightweight body, Powerful 5-axis in-body image stabilization, Excellent battery life, Versatile AF modes, Flexible LCD

Small EVF, Lacks front dial and other controls, Single memory-card slot