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.
About This Camera
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 fps 8
- Video 4K
- Ibis
- Weight g 1528
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong af (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong sensor (72th percentile) 72th
- Strong burst (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Exmor R |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 61 |
| 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 R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z9 Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX | 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 | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 425 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 8 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1528 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 740 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7CR | 73.7 | 36.3 | 60.2 | 71.5 | 68.7 | 72.4 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 62.9 | 38.9 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.6 | 93 | 89.9 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.1 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.5 | 89.7 | 99.2 | 96 | 98 | 64.7 | 97.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 85.1 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX Compare | 97.3 | 88.5 | 97.4 | 91 | 93.5 | 49.1 | 90.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| 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 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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