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Sony Alpha 7CR vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A290

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SonyAlpha 7CRSonyAlpha DSLR-A290
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2023July 2010
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessDSLR
Sensor formatFull frameAPS-C
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSCCD
Sensor dimensions35.7 × 23.8 mm23.5 × 15.7 mm
Effective resolution61 MP14.2 MP
Largest image9504 × 63364592 × 3056
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–32000100–3200
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 14.9 million total pixels; RGB primary-colour filter; anti-static coating and image-sensor-shift dust reduction
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 2.1; 3:2 and 16:9; sRGB and Adobe RGB
ISO detailStandard still-image and movie ISO 100–32000; still-image extension ISO 50–102400–
Image processorBIONZ XR and dedicated AI processing unitBIONZ (Sony launch announcement)
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony A-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst8 fps2.5 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 aircraftNine-point TTL phase detection with central cross sensor; EV 0–18 at ISO 100; single, automatic and continuous AF plus manual focus; Eye-start AF and flash AF illumination
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 flashElectronically controlled focal-plane shutter; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second and Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second
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.Maximum approximately 2.5 fps at full resolution using the optical viewfinder; maker specifies Fine JPEG until card fills, six RAW or three RAW+JPEG frames, depending on card and conditions
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 correctionSteadyShot INSIDE sensor shift; approximately 2.5–3.5 shutter-speed steps depending on lens and shooting conditions
FlashNo built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible external flashPop-up flash, guide number 10 m at ISO 100; ADI and pre-flash TTL; Sony Alpha accessory shoe; wireless flash with compatible optional external flash
Exposure controls1200-zone evaluative metering; exposure compensation ±5 EVP/A/S/M and scene modes; 40-segment honeycomb SPC metering; ±2 EV in 0.3 EV steps; three-frame exposure bracketing at 0.3 or 0.7 EV; Dynamic Range Optimizer Off, Standard and Advanced
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 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.No movie recording (WIRED); HDMI is for still-image playback
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; digital-audio Multi Interface Shoe; compatible accessories support four-channel 24-bit LPCM–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″2.7″
Screen dots1,036,800230,400
TouchscreenYes–
Tilting screenYesNo
Display detailSide-opening vari-angle touchscreen; opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; touch menu operationFixed Clear Photo LCD; dots count colour subpixels; no live view
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 refreshPentamirror optical viewfinder; approximately 95% coverage and 0.83× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity (Sony UK specifications). Shared original Asia specification sheet prints 0.74× across the model table; exact UK model table used
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)530 photographs500 photographs
Body weight430 g456 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 Spain's original announcement specifies availability in the first half of July 2010; month precision retained. Sony Europe's parallel announcement states summer 2010; DPReview also reports July shipping
Recording mediaOne SD slot supporting UHS-I and UHS-II; no CFexpress supportSeparate Memory Stick PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo/PRO-HG Duo HX and SD/SDHC card slots
PortsUSB-C (USB 3.2 at 5 Gbps), Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets and digital-audio Multi Interface ShoeUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mini HDMI Type C; supports BRAVIA Sync and PhotoTV HD; optional infrared remote, without wired remote-release terminal
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 transfer–
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-FH50; approximately 500 photographs under maker CIPA conditions
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 128.1 × 97.1 × 79.6 mm (width × height × depth, excluding protrusions)
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 456 g without battery, memory card or accessories; approximately 508 g including battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo
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 lens–

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