Sony Alpha a7CR Black 2023

Sony Alpha a7CR Black 2023

Sony
91 Overall Score
vs
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

OM System
95 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony Alpha a7CR Black 2023

92 out of 100 medium confidence 24 reviews

The Sony A7CR is widely praised as a compact, lightweight travel camera that delivers professional-grade image quality thanks to its 61MP sensor and excellent autofocus. Users love its small form factor, which makes it easy to carry, and many consider it a worthy upgrade from previous models. However, some find the controls and menu system overwhelming, and a few note the loud shutter and lack of an included eyecup as minor drawbacks.

Pros
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Excellent image quality with 61MP sensor
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Great for travel photography
  • Professional-grade results in small form factor
Cons
  • Confusing controls and menu system
  • Loud and clunky shutter
  • No eyecup included in box
  • Overwhelming customization options
  • Poorly written help guide
👍 Image quality 12
👍 Autofocus performance 8
👍 Size and weight 14
👍 Travel suitability 7
👎 Menu and controls 5
👎 Shutter noise 2

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

88 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews

The OM System OM-1 Mark II is highly praised for its fast autofocus, especially for bird and wildlife photography, and its compact, lightweight design compared to full-frame cameras. Users appreciate the improved menu system and low-light performance, though some note the lack of an Auto mode and the absence of an included external battery charger as drawbacks. Overall, it is seen as a powerful and versatile camera, with a few minor complaints about accessories and learning curve.

Pros
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Compact and lightweight body
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Intuitive menu system
  • Great for bird and wildlife photography
Cons
  • No Auto mode
  • External battery charger not included
  • Expensive external charger
  • Learning curve for new users
  • Rubber charging port cover may wear out
👍 Autofocus performance 5
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Low light performance 3
👍 Menu usability 2
👎 Missing auto mode 2
👎 Battery charger inclusion 2

Scores

Beginner
Sony
88
OM System
94
Sports Wildlife
Sony
86
OM System
93
Travel
Sony
92
OM System
84
Wedding Events
Sony
88
OM System
90
Video
Sony
88
OM System
89
Photography
Sony
87
OM System
86
Streaming
Sony
85
OM System
79
Product Photography
Sony
85
OM System
80
Vlogging
Sony
84
OM System
77
Youtube
Sony
80
OM System
82

Specifications

Sony Alpha a7CROM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II
Sensor
TypeExmor R CMOSStacked BSI Live MOS
Sizefull-framemicro-four-thirds
Megapixels61 MP★20.399999618530273 MP
ISO Range50★200
ProcessorBIONZ XRTruePic X
Autofocus
AF Points
693
1,053
AF Type—Auto and Manual Focus
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓✓
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)8 fps50 fps★
Burst (Electronic)7 fps120 fps★
Max Shutter1/80001/32000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution4K4K
4K FPS60 fps60 fps
1080p FPS120 fps240 fps★
10-bit✓✓
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video—✓★
CodecH.264, H.265H.264, H.265
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3"
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution2.4M dots5.8M dots★
Build
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.43 kg★0.51 kg
Battery Life2280 shots★520 shots
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
USBUSB-CUSB-C
HDMIMicro-HDMIHDMI
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

Sony Alpha a7CR Black 2023

  • Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

  • Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile

Pricing

Sony Alpha a7CR Black 2023

No current pricing available

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

Verdict

★ Winner: OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II

Scores 95 overall, wins 3 of 10 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.

Sony Alpha a7CR Better at:

TravelVloggingStreamingProduct Photography

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Better at:

YoutubeBeginnerSports Wildlife

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