Sony Alpha a7CR Black 2023
The 61MP full-frame sensor captures exceptional detail, while the 693-point autofocus and 7-stop IBIS ensure sharp handheld shots. Its 430g body and 4K 60p 10-bit video make it a versatile tool for both studio and location work. Best suited for product photographers and vloggers who prioritize resolution and portability over weather sealing.
About This Camera
The 61MP full-frame sensor captures exceptional detail, while the 693-point autofocus and 7-stop IBIS ensure sharp handheld shots. Its 430g body and 4K 60p 10-bit video make it a versatile tool for both studio and location work. Best suited for product photographers and vloggers who prioritize resolution and portability over weather sealing.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 61MP full-frame
- Af points 693
- Burst fps 8
- Video 4K @60fps
- Ibis
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 430
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong stabilization (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong build (91th percentile) 91th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 61 |
| ISO Range | 50 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 693 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 7 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2360000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a7CR | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z9 Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II 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 | 693 | 1053 | 425 | 1053 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 8 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 60 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 430 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7CR | 94.1 | 76.6 | 91.1 | 71.5 | 80.3 | 72.4 | 44.9 | 84.1 | 64.1 | 93.1 | 73.1 | 93.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.5 | 93 | 89.9 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 83.3 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.5 | 89.7 | 99.2 | 96 | 98 | 64.8 | 97.3 | 84.1 | 97.3 | 93.1 | 85 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.6 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 0 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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