Sony a7 a7CR Black
Sony
84 Overall Score
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Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
Leica
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony a7 a7CR Black
92 out of 100 high confidence 32 reviews
The Sony A7CR is overwhelmingly praised for its compact full-frame body, exceptional 61MP sensor, and class-leading autofocus. Users highlight its versatility for street, landscape, and wildlife photography, often comparing it favorably to higher-end models like the A7RV. Minor criticisms include a loud shutter and dim electronic viewfinder, but overall it is considered a top-tier travel and everyday camera.
Pros
- Compact full-frame body
- Excellent 61MP sensor
- Superb autofocus performance
- Great image quality
- Versatile for multiple genres
Cons
- Loud shutter sound
- Dim electronic viewfinder
- No in-camera pixel shift combining
- Small viewfinder size
- Low resolution rear screen
Image quality 12
Autofocus performance 8
Portability 10
Sensor resolution 9
Build quality 5
Shutter noise 2
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Wedding Events
Video
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Streaming
Product Photography
Vlogging
Youtube
Travel
Specifications
| Sony a7 a7CR | Leica SL SL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Exmor R BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 61 MP★ | 47.29999923706055 MP |
| ISO Range | 50★ | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | Maestro III |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 693 | Contrast Detection: 225 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 fps | 10 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 7 fps | 20 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/40000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I | MOV, MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.83 kg |
| Battery Life | 490 shots★ | 370 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C (USB 3.1) |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony a7 a7CR Black
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
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: Sony a7 a7CR
Scores 84 overall, wins 3 of 10 usage categories and 10 of 33 specs.