Sony

Alpha 7CR

Name: Sony Alpha 7CR
Brand: Sony
Price: 2999 USD
Availability: InStock

61MP compact full-frame for resolution in a small body.

$2,999

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

61 MP

Sensor

Full Frame

ISO max

32,000

Burst

8 fps

60 fps

IBIS

7-stop

Weight

515 g

Battery

520 shots

Sensor size

Sony Alpha 7CR

35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame

850 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Sony E mount

First-party

270

Third-party

350+

Total available

Mount introduced 2010

Body size

Sony Alpha 7CR

124 × 71 × 63 mm

515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)

124 × 71 × 63 mm · 515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Excellent

8.5/ 10

· 61MP — excellent for large prints and crops
· Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation

Sports & Action

Fair

4.0/ 10

· 693 AF points — good coverage
· Weather sealed for outdoor sports

Video & Hybrid

Good

7.5/ 10

· 4K recording
· 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Excellent

8.0/ 10

· 61MP — massive detail for large prints
· Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range

Travel

Good

7.0/ 10

· 515g — compact and travel-friendly
· Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Fair

5.5/ 10

· Bird AF subject recognition
· Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Good

7.0/ 10

· 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
· IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

✓ 61MP in compact form
✓ AI AF
✓ High detail for landscapes

Cons

– Smaller body ergonomics
– Slower burst than A7R V
– Price premium for size

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Sony Alpha 7CR

Sensor

Resolution61 MP

Sensor typeFull Frame Exmor R CMOS

Sensor size35.7 × 23.8 mm

AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorBIONZ XR + AI processing unit

ISO

ISO min (native)100

ISO max (native)32,000

ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic

Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec

Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection / contrast-detection)

AF points / zones693

AF frame coverage94 %

AF low-light limit-4 EV

Eye AFYes

Animal / bird AFYes

Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car/Train, Airplane

Burst

Burst (mechanical)8 fps

Burst (electronic)7 fps

Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo

RAW buffer depth120 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD

4K max frame rate60 fps

Max video bit rate150 Mbps

Internal RAW videoYes

Log profileS-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone

CodecsXAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I, H.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes

IBIS effectiveness7 stops

Body

Weight515 g

Dimensions (W×H×D mm)124 × 71.1 × 63.4 mm

Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryNP-FZ100

Battery life (CIPA)520 shots

Storage

Card slots1

Card typesSD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF

EVF resolution2,359,296 dots

EVF magnification0.7 ×

EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in

LCD typeVari-angle

TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2

HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)

Wi-FiYes

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

BluetoothYes

Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountSony E