Sony Alpha 7CR vs Olympus PEN E-P2

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7CR Olympus PEN E-P2
      BrandSonyOlympus
      ModelAlpha 7CRPEN E-P2
      Predecessor ModelOlympus PEN E-P1
      Successor ModelOlympus PEN E-P3
      MSRP$3000 body only
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7CR Olympus PEN E-P2
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions35.7 x 23.8 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels62.5 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels60.2 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,000100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,800
      Photo Sony Alpha 7CR Olympus PEN E-P2
      ProcessorBionz XRTruePic V
      Max Image Resolution9504 x 63364032 x 3024
      Other Resolutions3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatRAW, HEIF, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard, light
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: 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, UnderwaterAuto, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Lamp, 1 custom preset, Kelvin (2000 - 14000 K)
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Sony Alpha 7CR Olympus PEN E-P2
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points69311
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7CR Olympus PEN E-P2
      Lens MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation7 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7CR Olympus PEN E-P2
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyLCDHyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
      Touch Screen
      Tilt&Flip Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dots230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7CR Olympus PEN E-P2
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (optional VF-2)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.7x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.7x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dots
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7CR Olympus PEN E-P2
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30s60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps3.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical 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)
      Flash Sony Alpha 7CR Olympus PEN E-P2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash Modesno built-in flashAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Manual (3 levels)
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLOlympus FL Series
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7CR Olympus PEN E-P2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityiAUTO, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Scene
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7CR Olympus PEN E-P2
      DxO Low Light ISO505
      DxO Color Depth21.5
      DxO Dynamic Range10.4
      DxO Overall Score56
      Video Sony Alpha 7CR Olympus PEN E-P2
      Audio File FormatLPCM
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC 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]      		Yes
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 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
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Focus Mapping function for Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveS Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      IP StreamingMJPEG, 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
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7CR Olympus PEN E-P2
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7CR Olympus PEN E-P2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, MIMO 2x2, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Mobile App Compatible: 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
      Remote Control Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7CR Olympus PEN E-P2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Storage Temperature-4 - 140°F (-20 - 60°C)
      Physical Sony Alpha 7CR Olympus PEN E-P2
      Dimensions124 x 71 x 63 mm (4.88 x 2.8 x 2.48")121 x 70 x 36 mm (4.76 x 2.76 x 1.42")
      Weight (inc. batteries)515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.8 x 6 x 4.8"
      Package Weight1.895 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7CR Olympus PEN E-P2
      Battery PackNP-FZ100BLS-1
      Battery Life520 shots300 shots
      USB Charging USB PD supported
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Sony Alpha 7CR Olympus PEN E-P2
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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