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Sony Alpha 7CR vs Sony Alpha NEX-F3

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SonyAlpha 7CRSonyAlpha NEX-F3
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2023June 2012
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFull frameAPS-C
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSExmor APS HD CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.7 × 23.8 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution61 MP16.1 MP
Largest image9504 × 63364912 × 3264
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–32000200–16000
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 software16.5 million total pixels; charge-protection coating and ultrasonic 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; ARW 2.3; MPO for 3D Sweep Panorama
ISO detailStandard still-image and movie ISO 100–32000; still-image extension ISO 50–102400Standard ISO 200–16000; Auto ISO 200–3200; movie sensitivity ISO 200–3200
Image processorBIONZ XR and dedicated AI processing unitBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst8 fps5.5 fps
Lens detailInterchangeable E-mount; ILCE-7CR is supplied without a lens. The photo shows both body colours.E-mount; Japanese NEX-F3K uses E 18–55mm F3.5–5.6 OSS; NEX-F3Y adds E 55–210mm F4.5–6.3 OSS.
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 with 25 points; single and continuous AF, direct manual focus, object tracking and focus peaking
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 with electronic first curtain; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus 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.Approximately 5.5 fps Speed Priority Continuous; approximately 2.5 fps normal advance. Maker buffers: 18 fine JPEG, 30 standard JPEG, 7 RAW or 6 RAW+JPEG images, depending on conditions and card.
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 requires a compatible OSS lens
FlashNo built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible external flashBuilt-in flash; guide number 6 expressed at ISO 100 in metres; approximately three-second recycle time. Optional HVL-F20S uses Smart Accessory Terminal 2.
Exposure controls1200-zone evaluative metering; exposure compensation ±5 EV–
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 at 30 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 model records Full HD 60i from 30 fps sensor output, or 24p, up to 24 Mbps. The main frame rate records sensor frames, not interlaced fields. PhotographyBlog lists PAL 50i/25p. MP4 offers 1440 × 1080 or VGA at 30 fps; no Full HD 60p mode.
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 microphones and mono speaker; Dolby Digital or AAC-LC audio
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
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 operationNon-touch LCD; tilts approximately 180° up and 13° down
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 refreshNo built-in finder; optional FDA-EV1S electronic finder
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)530 photographs470 photographs
Body weight430 g255 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 June 2012 for NEX-F3K and NEX-F3Y kits.
Recording mediaOne SD slot supporting UHS-I and UHS-II; no CFexpress supportMemory Stick PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
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 via Micro USB Type B; Mini HDMI Type C; Smart Accessory Terminal 2; no microphone socket
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-FW50; approximately 470 CIPA photographs
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 cableIn-camera Micro USB charging; supplied AC-UB10; optional AC-PW20 power supply
DimensionsApproximately 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4 mm; depth from grip to monitor 58.6 mmApproximately 117.3 × 66.6 × 41.3 mm (width × height × depth)
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 255 g body only; 314 g with battery and memory card; lens excluded
MaterialsMaker specifies recycled materials including SORPLAS in the body, depending on production timing–
ColoursSilver/black or blackBlack, pink and white Japanese kits
In the boxSony Australia confirms the GP-X2 extension grip is included; no lensAC-UB10 AC adapter, NP-FW50 battery, shoulder strap, Micro USB cable and software CD; lenses depend on kit

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