Sony Alpha 7R

Sony Alpha 7R was announced in 2014 and is a Full Frame (35.9 x 24 mm) Mirrorless camera with 36 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 25,600. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 1,230k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution.

Sony Alpha 7R can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Here is the Sony Alpha 7R series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Sony Alpha 7R series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Sony a7R V Compare	October 2022	61.0 MP Full Frame	100 - 32,000	Articulated 3.2" 2,360k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Sony a7R IV Compare	July 2019	61.0 MP Full Frame	100 - 32,000	Tilting 3.0" 1,440k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Sony a7R IIIA Compare	October 2017	42.4 MP Full Frame	100 - 32,000	Tilting 3.0" 2,360k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Sony a7R III Compare	October 2017	42.4 MP Full Frame	100 - 32,000	Tilting 3.0" 1,440k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Sony a7R II Compare	June 2015	42.4 MP Full Frame	100 - 25,600	Tilting 3.0" 1,229k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony a7R	February 2014	36 MP Full Frame	100 - 25,600	Tilting 3.0" 1,230k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Alpha 7R V vs Alpha 7R IV vs Alpha 7R IIIA vs Alpha 7R III vs Alpha 7R II vs Alpha 7R.

In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha 7R.

Tilting screen

Sony Alpha 7R has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 1,230k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

Electronic Viewfinder

Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 0.71x magnification.

Sony Alpha 7R features a 36 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 24 mm and a total area of 861.6 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Sony Alpha 7R's Full Frame sensor compares with other types of sensors:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	35.9 x 24 mm	861.6 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Camera is equipped with BIONZ X processor and can take pictures up to 7360 x 4912 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 7360 x 4144, 4800 x 3200, 4800 x 2704, 3680 x 2072, 2400 x 1600 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Sony Alpha 7R has Sony E lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.

No Low-Pass Filter

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

No In-Body Image Stabilization

The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC

Sony Alpha 7R has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Input and HDMI Output

Sony Alpha 7R has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony Alpha 7R comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 340 shots.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot.

Shutter

Sony Alpha 7R has Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.

Flash

Sony Alpha 7R has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec.

Sony Alpha 7R has dimensions of 127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89"). It weighs 465 g (1.03 lb / 16.40 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

127 mm (5")

94 mm (3.7")

94 mm (3.7")

48 mm (1.89")