Sony Alpha Alpha 7CR Silver
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Black
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha Alpha 7CR Silver
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
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Black
The OM-1 is overwhelmingly praised for its excellent build quality, ergonomics, and lightweight design, making it a joy to use for both hobbyists and professionals. Users highlight the improved menu system, powerful computational features, and impressive image quality, especially in high-resolution modes. While there is a slight learning curve for those switching from other brands, the camera's performance and portability are seen as major advantages over full-frame competitors.
Pros
- Excellent build quality and ergonomics
- Lightweight and portable system
- Improved menu system
- Powerful computational features
- Impressive image quality
Cons
- Steep learning curve for new users
- Incompatible with older BLH-1 battery
- No external battery charger included
- WiFi cannot connect to home network
- Limited video recording time information
Scores
Specifications
| Sony Alpha Alpha 7CR | OM System OM-1 OM-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | BSI MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 61 MP★ | 20.399999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | — | 200★ |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 1053 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 fps | 10 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | — | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | — | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.51 kg |
| Battery Life | 530 shots★ | 520 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI Type D★ | Micro-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
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Black
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 32 specs.