Sony Alpha 7CR vs Sony Alpha 7C

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7CR Sony Alpha 7C
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 7CRAlpha 7C
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7C II
      MSRP$3000 body only$1799 (body only), $2099 (w/28-60mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7CR Sony Alpha 7C
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.7 x 23.8 mm35.6 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels62.5 Megapixel25.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels60.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,000100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,80050 - 204,800
      Photo Sony Alpha 7CR Sony Alpha 7C
      ProcessorBionz XRBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution9504 x 63366000 x 4000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatRAW, HEIF, JPEGJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard, lightExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      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, UnderwaterPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 7CR Sony Alpha 7C
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points693693
      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 Sony Alpha 7C
      Lens MountSony ESony E
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation7 stops5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7CR Sony Alpha 7C
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyLCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Tilt&Flip Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dots922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7CR Sony Alpha 7C
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.7x0.59x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.7x0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dots2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7CR Sony Alpha 7C
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, ElectronicElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30s30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps10.0 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)      		Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 223 Frames (JPEG) / 115 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha 7CR Sony Alpha 7C
      Built-in Flash
      Flash Modesno built-in flash
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountIntelligent Hot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7CR Sony Alpha 7C
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 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) ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7CR Sony Alpha 7C
      DxO Low Light ISO3407
      DxO Color Depth25.0
      DxO Dynamic Range14.7
      DxO Overall Score95
      Video Sony Alpha 7CR Sony Alpha 7C
      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]      		H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      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      		4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 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 Limit13 hours
      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 Sony Alpha 7C
      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      		1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7CR Sony Alpha 7C
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, MIMO 2x2, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.24.1
      NFC
      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 via smartphone or Bluetooth)
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7CR Sony Alpha 7C
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7CR Sony Alpha 7C
      Dimensions124 x 71 x 63 mm (4.88 x 2.8 x 2.48")124 x 71 x 60 mm (4.88 x 2.8 x 2.36")
      Weight (inc. batteries)515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)509 g (1.12 lb / 17.95 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.8 x 6 x 4.8"8.2 x 6.7 x 5"
      Package Weight1.895 lb1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7CR Sony Alpha 7C
      Battery PackNP-FZ100NP-FZ100
      Battery Life520 shots740 shots
      USB Charging USB PD supported
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Sony Alpha 7CR Sony Alpha 7C
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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