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A5000 vs A7C
Quick take: The A7C has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the A7C is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7C — Compact Travel & Content Creation: The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.
Who should buy what
A7C (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
- Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
- Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A5000Sony · 2014 | A7CSony · 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £78 usedBest | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | 25-point contrast AF with face detection | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3.5fps | 10fps with AF/AE trackingBest |
| Battery Life | ~420 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorlessBest |
| Weight | 269g (with battery)Best | 509g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only) | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF |
| Screen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A5000
A7C
Portrait
4.3/10
7.5/10
Street
6.5/10
7.5/10
Travel
6.1/10
7.0/10
Wedding & Events
2.6/10
6.5/10
Documentary
3.5/10
7.0/10
Sports & Action
3.1/10
6.9/10
Landscape
4.7/10
6.5/10
Wildlife
4.2/10
7.6/10
Casual
4.2/10
5.4/10
Food
5.2/10
7.1/10
Macro
4.7/10
6.1/10
Architecture
4.8/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
7.6/10
Vlogging & Video
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5.7/10
Filmmaking
—
6.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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