Sony Alpha a7CR Black
The 61MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ XR processor deliver 15-stop dynamic range for richly detailed images. Its compact body prioritizes portability, though it omits weather sealing and in-body stabilization. Best suited for studio and landscape photographers who need 61MP resolution for large prints and cropping headroom.
About This Camera
The 61MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ XR processor deliver 15-stop dynamic range for richly detailed images. Its compact body prioritizes portability, though it omits weather sealing and in-body stabilization. Best suited for studio and landscape photographers who need 61MP resolution for large prints and cropping headroom.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 61MP full-frame
- Burst fps 8
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (72th percentile) 72th
- Strong burst (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average social proof (19th percentile) 19th
- Below average video (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Exmor R CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 61 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 7 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a7CR | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | 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 | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 1053 | 1053 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 8 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 75 | 60 |
| Video | - | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 609 | 1160 | 721 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7CR | 33.6 | 36.3 | 35.9 | 71.5 | 20.9 | 72.4 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 18 | 19.1 | 32.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 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 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.5 | 89.7 | 99.2 | 96 | 98 | 64.8 | 97.3 | 84.1 | 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 | 93.1 | 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 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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