Sony Alpha a7CR Black 2024
The 61MP full-frame Exmor R sensor and BIONZ XR processor, in a compact body, deliver 61-megapixel stills and oversampled 4K video with 15 stops of dynamic range. Real-time Recognition AF accurately tracks human, animal, bird, insect, and vehicle subjects, while the bundled 128GB SD card, extra battery, and shoulder bag add immediate value. This camera best suits studio and landscape photographers needing maximum resolution in a portable form, but its fixed display and 8fps burst limit handheld vlogging and fast-action shooting.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 61MP full-frame
Burst 8 fps
Video 4K
IBIS Yes
Weight 1528 g
46 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong sensor (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong af (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong burst (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average display (23rd percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 61 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 7 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | XAVC HS, XAVC S |
Build
| Weight | 1.5 kg / 3.4 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a7CR | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 8 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1528 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7CR | 69 | 33.8 | 59.4 | 68.6 | 67.3 | 71.6 | 44.7 | 23.4 | 60.2 | 43.8 | 82.9 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 85.9 | 94.3 | 92.5 | 98 | 57.1 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.7 | 92.2 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 88.9 | 83.7 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.7 | 81 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 92.9 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 88.8 | 87.6 | 99.5 | 96 | 98.5 | 63.3 | 97.1 | 81 | 92.7 | 92.2 | 82.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 81.9 | 85.9 | 97.4 | 94.8 | 96.7 | 54.5 | 88.5 | 81 | 92.7 | 77.1 | 95.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.3 | 88.4 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38.2 | 93.8 | 81 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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