• 35mm 847.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200
  • 35mm 847.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200
  • Detailed specifications
  • Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
  • Sony Alpha ILCE-A7C
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General
Model Number: S1 A7C
Alternate Model Number(s): DC-S1 ILCE-7C
Camera Format: Compact System Camera Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured: Yes Yes
Retail Price: $2499.00 $1799.99
Street Price: $2,331.98 $1,598.00
Date Available: 2019-04-04 2020-11-01
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 36.0 oz (1,021 g)
includes batteries
18.0 oz (509 g)
includes batteries
Size: 5.9 x 4.3 x 3.8 in.
(149 x 110 x 97 mm)
4.9 x 2.8 x 2.4 in.
(124 x 71 x 60 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:   Sony
Effective Megapixels: 24.2 24.2
Sensor Format: 35mm 35mm
Sensor size: 847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm) 847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 5.93 microns 5.93 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.0x 1.0x
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 3:2
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter: None Fixed
Self-Cleaning: Yes Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization: Yes Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No Yes
DxO Sensor Score: 95  
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 25.2  
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 14.5  
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 3,333  
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2),
4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2),
3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2),
5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3),
3792 x 2848 (10.8 MP, 4:3),
2688 x 2016 (5.4 MP, 4:3),
6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9),
4272 x 2400 (10.3 MP, 16:9),
3024 x 1704 (5.2 MP, Other),
4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1),
2848 x 2848 (8.1 MP, 1:1),
2016 x 2016 (4.1 MP, 1:1),
6000 x 2208 (13.2 MP, Other),
6000 x 3000 (18.0 MP, Other),
12000 x 8000 (96.0 MP, 3:2),
10656 x 8000 (85.2 MP, 4:3),
12000 x 6736 (80.8 MP, 16:9),
8000 x 8000 (64.0 MP, 1:1)
6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2),
3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2),
3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2),
3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2),
3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2),
1968 x 1312 (2.6 MP, 3:2),
6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9),
3936 x 2216 (8.7 MP, 16:9),
3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9),
3936 x 2216 (8.7 MP, 16:9),
3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9),
1968 x 1112 (2.2 MP, Other),
5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3),
3488 x 2624 (9.2 MP, 4:3),
2656 x 2000 (5.3 MP, 4:3),
3488 x 2624 (9.2 MP, 4:3),
2656 x 2000 (5.3 MP, 4:3),
1744 x 1312 (2.3 MP, 4:3),
4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1),
2624 x 2624 (6.9 MP, 1:1),
2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1),
1312 x 1312 (1.7 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format: JPEG (Exif 2.31), HLG Photo, 14-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG JPEG, Compressed RAW, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: 8.9 n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​24p)
3840x2160 (60p/​48p)
1920x1080 (60p/​60i/​30p/​24p)
1920x1080 (180p/​120p)
3840x2160 (30p/​25p/​24p)
1920x1080 (120p/​100p/​60p/​60i/​50p/​50i/​30p/​25p/​24p)
Movie File Format: MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)); MP4 HEVC: H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch)); AVCHD Progressive (Audio format: Dolby Audio (2ch)); AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Audio (2ch)) XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: LPCM Stereo
Composite Video Out: No No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: n/a n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder: n/a n/a
HD Video Out: Yes Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: L Mount Sony E
Lens: Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S. Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 SEL2860
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 24 - 105mm 28 - 60mm
Focal Length (actual): 24 - 105mm 28 - 60mm
Zoom Ratio: 4.38x 2.14x
Aperture Range: f/4 - f/22 f/4.0-22 (W) / f/5.6-22 (T)
Integrated ND Filter: No
Normal Focus Range: 30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:    
Filter Thread: 77.0mm n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: Yes No
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: 2.0x (EX S), 1.4x (EX M) Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Contrast Detection with DFD and AI subject recognition: Auto Detection (Face, Eye, Body, Animal) / Tracking / 225-Area / Zone (Vertical/Horizontal) / Zone (Square) / Zone (Oval) / 1-Area+ / 1-Area / Pinpoint / Custom 1, 2, 3 (Full area touch is available) (Scalable AF frame size and flexible AF position) Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detect + Contrast-detect AF): 693 phase-detection AF points covering 93% of image area, 425 contrast AF points; Wide (693 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot / Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot)
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes Yes
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: EVF / LCD EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type: 5,760k-dot 3:2 OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +2.0 diopter adjustment, eye sensor EVF: 0.39-inch (1.00cm), 2359K-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.59x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter
Focus Peaking: Yes Yes
EVF Resolution: 5,760,000 dots 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): 0.78x  
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): 0.78x  
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 3.2 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 2,100,000 dots (525,000 px) 921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen: Yes Yes
Articulating Screen: Yes Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen: No Yes
Selfie Screen: No Yes
Max Playback Zoom:   18.8x
Top Deck Display: Yes No
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 51200 51200
Minimum ISO (native): 100 100
ISO Settings: Auto, 100-51200, expandable to 50-204800 Auto (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: AWB, AWBc, AWBw, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set (4), Color temperature setting (4) Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation), Underwater
Shutter Speed Range: 1/8000 - 60 sec 1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 1,728-zone Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot, Highlight Weighted 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Filters: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome*, Silky Monochrome*, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus*, Fantasy, Star Filter*, One Point Color, Sunshine* (*For photos only). Creative Style: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6); Picture Effect: Toy Camera (Normal / Cool / Warm / Green / Magenta), Pop Color, Posterization (Color, B/W), Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Rich-tone Monochrom
Self Timer: 10s, 3 images / 2s / 10 seconds 2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer): Yes  
High Resolution Composite: 96.0 megapixels No
Flash
Built-in Flash: No No
Flash Modes: n/a Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: n/a n/a
Max Flash Sync: 1/250 (up to 1/320 at reduced power with DMW-FL580L) 1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal Multi Interface Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: No No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: XQD / SD / SDHC / SDXC MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support: UHS-II UHS-II
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: Yes No
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: 14-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format: MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)); MP4 HEVC: H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch)); AVCHD Progressive (Audio format: Dolby Audio (2ch)); AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Audio (2ch)) XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: LPCM Stereo
Included Memory: No memory included No memory included
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: Yes Yes
NFC: No Yes
Bluetooth: Yes Yes
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: Yes Yes
Headphone Jack: Yes Yes
External Connections: USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant: Yes No
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: Yes Yes
Remote Control Type: Optional wired or via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Optional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi
Connections (extended): USB-C, HDMI (Type A), 3.5mm microphone jack, 3.5mm headphone jack, 2.5mm remote jack USB-C (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps, USB 3.2), Type-D Micro HDMI, Microphone and Headphone jacks
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 0.33  
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):    
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): 0.34  
Camera penalizes early shutter press? No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 8.9  
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): Unlimited  
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): 9.0  
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): 124  
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): 9.0  
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): 74  
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.14 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.067 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.580 seconds  
Shutter Lag (notes): EFCS mode used.  
Startup Time: 1.5 seconds  
Play -> Record Time: 0.6 seconds  
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 380 shots  
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): 360 shots  
Battery Life, Video:   115 minutes
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary 7.4V, 3050mAh Proprietary
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: Yes No
Internal Charging Supported: Yes Yes
Software
Included Software:    
OS Compatibility:    
Miscellaneous
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