Sony Alpha 7CR Review
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Our editorial take on the Sony Alpha 7CR
The Sony Alpha 7CR packs a serious 61-megapixel full-frame sensor into a compact, lightweight body that weighs just 515 grams with battery and card. It sits at the intersection of Sony's high-resolution A7R line and the smaller A7C series, delivering flagship detail in a package that won't weigh down your bag. Reviewers consistently praise its image quality at lower ISOs, noting stunning levels of detail that rival or match its larger A7R siblings. The 5-axis in-body stabilization with 7 stops of compensation, Fast Hybrid AF with 693 phase-detection points, and advanced subject detection (including humans, animals, birds, insects, and vehicles) make it a capable tool for a wide range of shooting scenarios.
Video specs are robust for hybrid shooters, with 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording up to 4K 60p, S-Log3 and S-Cinetone profiles, and bitrates reaching 600 Mbps. The magnesium alloy build and weather sealing add durability, though Sony notes the sealing isn't 100% guaranteed. Reviewers found the camera exceeded their expectations overall, particularly in well-lit conditions, but caution that high-ISO performance may not be as strong as lower-resolution models. The single UHS-II card slot and relatively modest electronic shutter speed (1/8000s) are practical limitations at this price point. For those prioritizing resolution without bulk, the A7CR delivers on its core promise.
- 61MP full-frame sensor delivers exceptional detail and resolution
- Compact, lightweight body (515g with battery) for a high-resolution camera
- 5-axis IBIS with 7 stops of stabilization
- Advanced AF with 693 phase-detection points and comprehensive subject detection
- Strong video specs including 10-bit 4:2:2, 4K 60p, and S-Log3
- High-ISO performance trails lower-resolution models
- Single UHS-II card slot limits redundancy for professional use
- Weather sealing not guaranteed to be 100% dust- and moisture-proof
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Specs
- Battery
- NP-FZ100, 490 shots (Viewfinder) / 530 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
- Weight Grams
- 430 g (body only), 515 g (with battery and memory card)
- Dimensions Mm
- 124.0 x 71.1 x 63.4 mm
- Build Material
- Magnesium alloy
- Weather Sealing
- Not guaranteed to be 100% dust- and moisture-proof.
- Bit Depth
- 10 bit 4:2:2
- Raw Video
- External (HDMI)
- Log Profiles
- S-Log3, S-Cinetone
- Internal Codecs
- XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 59.94p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080 119.88p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 600 Mbps
- Max Video Resolution
- 4K UHD (3840x2160)
- 14bit Raw
- Yes
- Anti Dust System
- Yes
- Anti Flicker Shooting
- Yes
- Pixel Shift Multi Shooting
- Yes (4 shots/16 shots)
- Usb Power Delivery Compatible
- Yes
- Sensor Size
- Full-Frame (35.7 x 23.8 mm)
- Sensor Type
- 35 mm full frame (35.7 x 23.8 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
- Image Processor
- BIONZ XR
- Effective Megapixels
- 61.0 megapixels
- Launch Price Usd
- 3399.99
- Iso Range Video
- ISO 100-32000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-12800)
- Iso Range Stills
- ISO 100-32000 (expandable to ISO 50-102400)
- Continuous Shooting
- 8.0fps Hi+
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/8000 to 30 s
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/4000 to 30 s, Bulb
- Viewfinder
- 0.39-inch (1.0 cm) type electronic viewfinder (XGA OLED), 2,359,296 dots, 0.70x magnification
- Rear Screen
- 2.95 inch (3.0-type) wide type TFT, 1,036,800 dots
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Sony E
- Crop Factor
- 1x
- Usb
- USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps [USB 3.2] compatible)
- Hdmi
- HDMI micro connector (Type-D)
- Audio Io
- 1x 3.5 mm Stereo minijack (Headphone), 1x 3.5 mm Stereo minijack (Mic)
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band)), Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.2 (2.4 GHz band)
- Card Slots
- 1x SD (UHS-I/II compliant)
- Ibis
- 5-axis, 7.0 stops
- Af Points
- 693 points (phase-detection AF)
- Af System
- Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
- Af Low Light
- EV-4 to EV20
- Subject Detection
- Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
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