Sony Alpha Alpha 7CR Silver
Sony
70 Overall Score
vs
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
Leica
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha Alpha 7CR Silver
85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The Sony A7CR is widely praised for its compact size and excellent photo and video quality, especially with Sony prime lenses. Users love its lightweight design for hiking and gimbal use, though one reviewer notes the viewfinder is small and uncomfortable, particularly for glasses wearers. Overall, it's seen as a top performer in its size category, but the viewfinder may be a dealbreaker for some.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent photo and video quality
- Great with Sony prime lenses
- Easy to carry for hiking
- Works well with gimbal
Cons
- Small and uncomfortable viewfinder
- Poor viewfinder for glasses wearers
- Viewfinder lacks resolution
- Not worth the trade-off for some
- High price point
Size and portability 5
Photo and video quality 5
Viewfinder quality 1
Lens compatibility 1
Autofocus performance 1
Value for money 1
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Wedding Events
Video
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Beginner
Streaming
Product Photography
Youtube
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Sony Alpha Alpha 7CR | Leica SL SL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 61 MP★ | 47.29999923706055 MP |
| ISO Range | — | 100★ |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | Maestro III |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Contrast Detection: 225 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 fps | 10 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 20 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/40000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | — | 100 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | — | MOV, MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.83 kg |
| Battery Life | 530 shots★ | 370 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C (USB 3.1) |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI Type D★ | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha Alpha 7CR Silver
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average build (17th percentile)17th %ile
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Leica SL SL2
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 31 specs.