A7Cvs Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
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Which should you buy?
Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): 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.
Portraits & Everyday — Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 (2016): The most affordable full-frame prime in the Sony FE system — f/1.8 subject separation and linear motor AF at an entry-level price.
Who should buy what
A7C (2020)
- 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
Quick take: The sony fe 50mm f/1.8 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7C (2020) | Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £199 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 | 45cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF | Linear motor (fast and quiet AF) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps with AF/AE tracking | — |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless | — |
| Weight | 509g (body, battery, card) | 186g |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm | 68.6 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF | — |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots | — |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | — |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | — |
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