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Sony Alpha 7CR vs Sony Alpha 7R

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SonyAlpha 7CRSonyAlpha 7R
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2023November 2013
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSExmor CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.7 × 23.8 mm35.9 × 24 mm
Effective resolution61 MP36.4 MP
Largest image9504 × 63367360 × 4912
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–32000100–25600
Sensor detailApproximately 62.5 million total pixels; maker maximum movie effective resolution 50.8 MP; four- or sixteen-image pixel-shift capture requires assembly in dedicated computer softwareApproximately 36.8 million total pixels; 3:2 sensor without an optical low-pass filter.
Image formatsJPEG, HEIF and RAW (Sony ARW 5.0); 14-bit RAW output; compressed, lossless-compressed and uncompressed RAW options; XAVC S, XAVC S-I and XAVC HS moviesJPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; Sony ARW 2.3.
ISO detailStandard still-image and movie ISO 100–32000; still-image extension ISO 50–102400Standard single-image still ISO 100–25600; expanded ISO 50. Multi Frame NR reaches ISO 51200 by combining images.
Image processorBIONZ XR and dedicated AI processing unitBIONZ X.
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst8 fps4 fps
Lens detailInterchangeable E-mount; ILCE-7CR is supplied without a lens. The photo shows both body colours.–
AutofocusFast Hybrid AF; up to 693 phase-detection points for stills or movies; EV -4 to 20 at ISO 100 with an f/2 lens; current maker subjects include automatic selection, humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and aircraftContrast-detection autofocus with 25 points; single AF, continuous AF, direct manual focus and manual focus. No on-sensor phase-detection points.
ShutterElectronic first-curtain mechanical shutter up to 1/4000 second; silent electronic shutter up to 1/8000 second; 30-second exposures and Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second full-frame or 1/200 second APS-C with Sony flashFocal-plane shutter; 30 seconds to 1/8000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second. The Japanese specification lists no electronic first curtain.
Burst detailUp to 8 fps Hi+; maker buffer approximately 36 compressed RAW, 16 lossless-compressed RAW or 14 uncompressed RAW images; up to 320 Fine JPEGs. Amateur Photographer found 8 fps requires compressed RAW without live view, and 6 fps with live view or lossless-compressed RAW.Up to approximately 4 fps in Speed Priority Continuous and 1.5 fps in normal continuous shooting. Sony's exact help guide says Speed Priority locks focus for subsequent frames; exposure may continue adjusting depending on AEL settings.
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor shift; maker claim 7 stops under CIPA pitch/yaw testing with the FE 50 mm f/1.2 GM lens and long-exposure noise reduction off; current maker movie modes include Dynamic Active and Active electronic correctionNo sensor-shift stabilisation; optical correction depends on a compatible stabilised lens.
FlashNo built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible external flash–
Exposure controls1200-zone evaluative metering; exposure compensation ±5 EV–
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailInternal 3840 × 2160 up to 60p NTSC or 50p PAL, with 10-bit 4:2:2 options; 60p/50p narrows the angle of view by approximately 1.2×. Photography Blog identifies oversampled 4K 30p from approximately 6.2K in Super 35 mode. XAVC S-I 4K reaches 600 Mbps at 60p; Full HD up to 120p NTSC or 100p PAL. HDMI can output 3848 × 2168 16-bit RAW at up to 60p to a compatible external recorder. S-Log3, S-Cinetone, user LUT display and AI Auto Framing.Japanese specification lists AVCHD Full HD 60p at approximately 28 Mbps, plus 60i and 24p. The headline maximum reflects the Japanese/NTSC mode; PAL-region modes include 50p. HDMI 4K still-photo playback does not mean 4K movie recording.
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; digital-audio Multi Interface Shoe; compatible accessories support four-channel 24-bit LPCMBuilt-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets.
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,036,800921,600
TouchscreenYesNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailSide-opening vari-angle touchscreen; opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; touch menu operationTFT LCD tilts approximately 90° up and 45° down; no touchscreen according to Sony Japan's exact specification.
Viewfinder detail0.39-type XGA OLED; 2,359,296 dots; approximately 0.70× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity; 60 or 120 fps refresh0.5-inch OLED electronic viewfinder; 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.71× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity.
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)530 photographs340 photographs
Body weight430 g407 g
Release detailSony Australia specifies retail availability from September 2023. Alpha 7CR is a higher-resolution compact model alongside Alpha 7C II. Current maker specifications include later-supported subject recognition and movie-stabilisation features.Sony Japan specifies 15 November 2013 for the ILCE-7R body; this is the Japanese sale date, not a UK release claim.
Recording mediaOne SD slot supporting UHS-I and UHS-II; no CFexpress supportSD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I; Memory Stick PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo.
PortsUSB-C (USB 3.2 at 5 Gbps), Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets and digital-audio Multi Interface ShoeMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI, microphone and headphone sockets and Multi Interface Shoe.
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHz; Bluetooth 4.2; no NFC; Creators’ App remote operation and image transferWi-Fi and NFC.
Battery life detailNP-FZ100; current Sony CIPA claim approximately 530 photographs with LCD or 490 with viewfinder; actual movie claim approximately 100 minutes with LCD or 95 with viewfinder. Both launch-period reviews give lower 520/470-shot figures.NP-FW50; CIPA approximately 340 photographs using the LCD or 270 using the viewfinder; in-camera USB charging.
ChargingUSB-C in-camera charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; maker specifies an 18 W or higher USB PD source and 3 A cable–
DimensionsApproximately 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4 mm; depth from grip to monitor 58.6 mmApproximately 126.9 × 94.4 × 54.8 mm (width × height × maximum depth, including grip to viewfinder); grip-to-monitor depth 48.2 mm.
Weight detailApproximately 430 g body only; 515 g with battery and memory card; both exclude lens. Photography Blog gives 525 g labelled body only and Amateur Photographer gives 524 g; maker’s explicit figures are used.Approximately 407 g body only; 465 g with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo; lens excluded.
MaterialsMaker specifies recycled materials including SORPLAS in the body, depending on production timing–
ColoursSilver/black or black–
In the boxSony Australia confirms the GP-X2 extension grip is included; no lensNP-FW50 battery, AC-UB10 adaptor, shoulder strap, Micro USB cable, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup, according to Sony Japan.

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