Sony
Alpha 7CR
61MP compact full-frame for resolution in a small body.
$2,999
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
Sony
Alpha 7S III
12MP low-light video specialist with 4K 120p, 16-bit RAW HDMI, and excellent autofocus.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
Alpha 7CR is 3.1 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7CR
Wins
Alpha 7S III
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7CR has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 12.1 MP)
- BAlpha 7S III has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7S III has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,359,296)
- BAlpha 7S III has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)
- BAlpha 7S III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareAlpha 7CR
124 × 71 × 63 mm
515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7S III
129 × 97 × 81 mm
699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)
Alpha 7CR is 5mm narrower, 26mm shorter, and 17mm thinner than Alpha 7S III.
Alpha 7CR is 184 g lighter than Alpha 7S III.
Depth (front-to-back): 63mm Alpha 7CR · 81mm Alpha 7S III
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7CR
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Alpha 7S III
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7CR
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Alpha 7S III
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7CR
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124, 71.1, 63.4
Resolution
61 MP vs 12.1 MP — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car/Train…
Weight
515 g vs 699 g — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 5.5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7S III
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128.9, 96.9, 80.8
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,359,296 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 32,000 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 120 frames
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 7CR
Pros
- ✓61MP in compact form
- ✓AI AF
- ✓High detail for landscapes
Cons
- –Smaller body ergonomics
- –Slower burst than A7R V
- –Price premium for size
Alpha 7S III
Pros
- ✓Best-in-class low light
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Full-size HDMI
- ✓Strong IBIS
Cons
- –12MP stills limit
- –Older generation now
- –No 8K
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Alpha 7CR and Alpha 7S III at major authorized retailers.
Sony Alpha 7CR
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Alpha 7CR or Alpha 7S III?
Alpha 7CR scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Alpha 7S III — 61MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7CR and Alpha 7S III?
Alpha 7CR is 61 MP and Alpha 7S III is 12.1 MP, so the Alpha 7CR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7CR and Alpha 7S III have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7CR has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7S III has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7CR or the Alpha 7S III?
Alpha 7CR reaches 8 fps mechanical. Alpha 7S III reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7CR and Alpha 7S III?
Alpha 7CR weighs 515 g and Alpha 7S III weighs 699 g, so the Alpha 7CR is 184 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7CR and Alpha 7S III record 4K video?
Alpha 7CR: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7S III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 7CR and Alpha 7S III weather sealed?
Alpha 7CR: Yes. Alpha 7S III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7CR and 600 shots for the Alpha 7S III, giving the Alpha 7S III the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7CR launched at $2,999 and Alpha 7S III at $3,499. The Alpha 7CR is $500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.