The Sony A7C is an excellent camera that is almost perfectly suited for virtually every type of casual or serious photography, though it might not be the best choice for serious professional work.

Excellent image quality, Class-leading autofocus performance, Durable build quality, Valuable feature set, Impressive overall speed for an entry-level camera

Beginner-oriented (limited) controls, Viewfinder & touchscreen are also entry-level, No dual card slots

Sony delivers the world’s most compact full-frame camera with interchangeable lenses, and does so without making significant concessions to performance or features. The Alpha 7C is yet another technically adept, feature-rich E-mount model from the company, and while it doesn’t hit the video highs of the A7S III or offer the sheer photographic mastery of the A7R IV, it isn’t a slouch in any department.

Excellent image quality; Fast, accurate autofocus; Very portable;

No 60fps 4K video; Tiny viewfinder; Older UI;

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

Sony has shrunk its best all-round camera, with both positive and negative results.

Completely smooth image quality and best-in-class autofocus. Compact, light, fast, and solid quality with image stabilizer, and very good battery life.

Small viewfinder with moderate resolution. Strange placement of controls. Complex menus and limited video features.

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

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 Alpha a7C is uncompromising, including from a performance perspective, as promised. Aside from some controls and a large EVF, there is little the a7C gives up to gain its ultra-compact size.

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

Superb all-round image quality; Compact, lightweight build; Accurate autofocus;

4K limited to 30fps; Older menu system; Small viewfinder;

Full-frame goodness from a half-pint camera

Superb all-round image quality; Compact; lightweight build; Accurate autofocus

4K limited to 30fps; Older menu system; Small viewfinder