The Sony has stuffed the a7R V's 61MP full-frame sensor and BIONZ XR processor into its beefiest compact yet, the silver a7CR Mirrorless Camera, putting professional image quality into a form factor optimized for all-day, everyday carry. The Sony a7CR's advanced imaging system is powered by a 61MP Full-Frame Exmor R CMOS sensor and the BIONZ XR processor, a potent combination of incredible resolution with high clarity, low noise, and a wide 15-stop dynamic range. In terms of shooting speeds, the sensor and processor enable up to 8 fps shooting with the mechanical shutter and 7 fps with the electronic shutter at full resolution with full-time AF/AE. If shooting JPEG only, more than 1000 frames can be recorded in a single burst. The sensor's structure promotes impressive image quality, and a copper wiring layer dramatically improves data transmission speed for creating 14-bit, high-resolution 61MP stills with a native sensitivity range from ISO 100-32000, which can be further expanded to ISO 50-102400.
A new BIONZ XR processing engine offers up to 8x greater processing performance compared to previous generations, which enables faster overall performance, impressive image quality with wide sensitivity and dynamic ranges. This processing system also reduces rolling shutter and other motion distortions for clean rendering of moving subjects. Greater resolution than the 61MP sensor affords & Working in conjunction with the sensor-shift image stabilization, this mode shifts the sensor while making 16 consecutive exposures in order to acquire approximately 240.8MP of information for greater color accuracy.
The a7CR uses AI-powered algorithms like Human Pose Estimation to detect skin areas for more accurately balance exposures when shooting portraits. This AE method is approximately 20% more reliable, even in backlit or direct sunlight situations, or even when the subject is not directly facing the camera. the camera's pixel-level 5-axis optical image stabilization system, which counters five different types of camera shake encountered during handheld shooting of stills and video, is algorithmically optimized for precision detection and control down to a single pixel. The AI Processing Unit also improves communication between the body and the lens, providing more stable framing before shooting. Using dedicated processing, the a7RC's autofocus is greatly benefitted by more intelligent subject tracking and recognition capabilities along with the reliable hybrid AF system Alpha cameras are known for. Car/Train and Airplane recognition means the camera can detect the front part of a train, nose of an airplane, or easily detect the entire fast-moving subject. Real-time Tracking benefits from AI-based subject recognition for following moving subjects, making it particularly well-suited to sports and action subjects. Also, Human pose estimation allows the camera to distinguish between multiple people and maintain focus on the targeted subject; even if someone crosses in front, the camera maintains focus on the key person.
Covering 79% of the full-frame image area, or 100% of the APS-C cropped area, a Fast Hybrid AF system incorporates a dense 693 phase-detection point grid for quick and precise focusing in a variety of lighting conditions with sensitivity down to -4 EV. In-camera focus bracketing is possible, with the ability to record up to 299 frames with sequentially shifted focus points for creating composite images during post-production with greater-than-possible depth of field. A feature carried over from the FX6 digital cine camera, AF Assist lets you intuitively switch over to manual focus control for adjusting focus position when working with AF. This is a quick way to shift selective focus between various subjects in a scene while recording.
Integrated 3.5mm headphone and microphone ports afford greater control over audio during video recording. The 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder offers a bright, high-resolution, .70x magnification means for eye-level monitoring and sports and a dedicated 120 fps mode for smoother viewing when tracking moving subjects. The side-opening, vari-angle 3.0" 1.03m-dot LCD touchscreen works from high, low, and front-facing angles. Accepts the high-capacity Z battery rechargeable lithium-ion battery and can also be powered via a USB connection to a computer or mobile battery. This connection can also be used to charge the battery.
Sony A7CR Body Specs...
Imaging
Lens Mount |
Sony E
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Sensor Resolution |
Actual: 62.5 Megapixel Effective: 61 Megapixel (9504 x 6336)
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Image Sensor |
35.7 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
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Crop Factor |
1x
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Image Stabilization |
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
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Built-In ND Filter |
No
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Capture Type |
Stills & Video
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Exposure Control
Shutter Type |
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
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Shutter Speed |
Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Seconds Electronic Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Seconds 1/8000 to 1 Second in Movie Mode
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Bulb/Time Mode |
Bulb Mode
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ISO Sensitivity Range |
Photo 100 to 32,000 in Manual Mode (Extended: 50 to 102,400) 100 to 12,800 in Auto Mode Video 100 to 32,000 in Manual Mode 100 to 12,800 in Auto Mode
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Metering Method |
Average, Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot
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Exposure Modes |
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
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Exposure Compensation |
-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
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Metering Range |
-3 to 20 EV
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White Balance |
2500 to 9900K Presets: ATW, AWB, Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
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Continuous Shooting |
Mechanical Shutter Up to 8 fps at 61 MP for up to 36 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 7 fps at 61 MP for up to 36 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)
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Still Image Capture
Image Sizes |
3:2 60 MP (9504 x 6336) 26 MP (6240 x 4160) 15 MP (4752 x 3168)
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Aspect Ratio |
3:2
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Image File Format |
HEIF, JPEG, Raw
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Bit Depth |
14-Bit
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Video Capture
Internal Recording Modes |
XAVC HS 4:2:2/4:2:0 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/50/59.94 fps [30 to 200 Mb/s] XAVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [60 to 200 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s] XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s]
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External Recording Modes |
4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98/50/59.94 fps HD (1920 x 1080i) at 50/59.94 fps
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Fast-/Slow-Motion Support |
Yes
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Gamma Curve |
S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
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Recording Limit |
No
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Broadcast Output |
NTSC/PAL
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IP Streaming |
MJPEG, UVC/UAC 3840 x 2160 at 12.5p, 14.99p, 25p, 29.97p 1920 x 1080 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p 1280 x 720 at 25p, 29.97p
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Built-In Microphone Type |
Stereo
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Audio Recording |
2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
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Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot |
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
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Video I/O |
1 x Micro-HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output
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Audio I/O |
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Microphone Input
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Power I/O |
1 x USB-C Input/Output
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Other I/O |
1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
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Wireless |
2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2
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Mobile App Compatible |
Yes: Android & iOS App Name: Creators' App Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control *As of August, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
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Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) |
GPS *Via Connected Smartphone
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Monitor
Display Size |
3"
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Resolution |
1,036,800 Dot
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Display Type |
Tilting Touchscreen LCD
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Viewfinder
Type |
Built-In Electronic (OLED)
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Size |
0.39"
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Resolution |
2,359,296 Dot
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Eye Point |
22 mm
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Magnification |
Approx. 0.7x
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Diopter Adjustment |
-4 to +3
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Focus
Focus Type |
Auto and Manual Focus
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Focus Mode |
Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
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Autofocus Points |
Photo, Video Phase Detection: 693
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Autofocus Sensitivity |
-4 to +20 EV
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Flash
Built-In Flash/Light |
No
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Maximum Sync Speed |
1/160 Second
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Flash Compensation |
-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
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Dedicated Flash System |
TTL
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External Flash Connection |
Shoe Mount
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Environmental
Operating Temperature |
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
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General
Battery Type |
1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 490 Shots)
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Shoe Mount |
1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe
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Tripod Mounting Thread |
1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
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Material of Construction |
Magnesium Alloy
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Dimensions (W x H x D) |
4.9 x 2.8 x 2.5" / 124 x 71.1 x 63.4 mm
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Weight |
1.1 lb / 515 g 0.9 lb / 430 g
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