Sony a7CR Mirrorless Camera (Silver)

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SonySKU: ILCE-7CR/S

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Configurations

  • Unparalleled resolution in a compact and lightweight camera
  • Dedicated AI Processor for advanced subject recognition and tracking
  • Pixel Shift Multi Shooting responds to changing conditions
  • Advanced 5-axis optical image stabilization with up to 7-steps of compensation
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Description

Sony presents the cutting-edge α7CR Mirrorless Camera, redefining your photographic expectations. This remarkable camera houses a class-leading Exmor R™ 61.0 MP full-frame sensor, akin to our acclaimed α7R V, all packed into a compact α7C series body, ensuring no detail goes unnoticed.

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Unparalleled resolution in a compact and lightweight camera

Experience unparalleled resolution within this compact, lightweight device. The A7CR's full-frame image sensor boasts an impressive 61.0 effective megapixels. This back-illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS sensor, derived from the renowned α7R V, brings exceptional resolution to new horizons.

With a full-frame 61.0-megapixel Exmor R™ image sensor, revel in the benefits of noise reduction, gapless on-chip lenses, anti-reflection optical coating, and the removal of the optical low-pass filter. These innovations deliver superior resolution, sensitivity, minimal noise, and an expansive dynamic range.

The BIONZ XR™ processing engine powers this camera to achieve exceptional image quality. Minimizing processing latency while enhancing movie and image processing capabilities, it ensures lifelike gradations, true-to-life colors, minimal noise, and swift menu responses.

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Dedicated AI Processor for advanced subject recognition and tracking

Equipped with a dedicated AI Processor, this camera offers Real-time Recognition, enhancing subject tracking accuracy. Whether it's humans or non-human subjects like animals, insects, or vehicles, this feature ensures precise and reliable Fast Hybrid AF subject acquisition and tracking across a wider area.

Advanced 5-axis optical image stabilization with up to 7-steps of compensation

Experience advanced 5-axis optical image stabilization with up to 7-steps of compensation, a boon for handheld shooting. The new stabilization algorithm provides precise control, harnessing the sensor's 61.0-megapixel resolution to reveal the finest subject details.

Pixel Shift Multi Shooting responds to changing conditions

Explore the possibilities of Pixel Shift Multi Shooting, which captures multiple pixel-shifted images using the in-body image stabilization system. These images are later composited on a PC, resulting in stunning resolution of up to approximately 240.8 million pixels.

For consistently accurate exposure and color reproduction, rely on the advanced AI processing unit. It ensures accurate white balance even in challenging lighting conditions, rendering skin tones, foliage, and materials with natural colors and lifelike gradations.

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Mobility for advanced, high-performance movie recording

The α7CR excels in high-performance movie recording with 4K capture and 6.2K oversampling. Its mobility is perfect for gimbal or drone-mounted shooting. Features like S-Cinetone™, Log shooting, Real-time Tracking, and Active Mode image stabilization elevate your filmmaking capabilities.

Experience precise Active Mode image stabilization for handheld movie shooting, thanks to advanced gyro sensors and an optimized algorithm. This camera's capabilities are further enhanced when paired with compatible lenses.

The high-resolution XGA OLED electronic viewfinder with a 120fps display offers clarity even in bright sunlight. Its [High] frame rate ensures a smooth viewfinder image when tracking and shooting moving subjects.

The α7CR is compatible with more than 70 E-mount lenses, providing endless creative opportunities. Sony's optically advanced E-mount lenses include the G Master™ series for exceptional resolution and bokeh, as well as the G Lens™ series known for superb image quality and smooth bokeh.

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Creative Look with 10 customizable presets to realize your vision

Unlock your creative vision with the Creative Look feature, offering 10 customizable presets for stills and movies. These presets can be used as-is or adjusted to fine-tune the mood of your content in-camera, eliminating the need for post-production editing.

Choose from various RAW file types, including HEIF and JPEG Light quality settings. Capture lossless RAW images for efficient post-processing and select from different image sizes to suit your needs. The new "Light" image quality setting provides smaller file sizes for easy sharing of JPEG and HEIF images.

Enjoy continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking at up to 8 fps with the mechanical shutter or 7 fps in silent shooting mode, capturing every moment in exquisite detail, with the power of the BIONZ XR engine supporting over 1000 JPEG images.

Log recording and LUT handling for powerful creative possibilities

For advanced movie recording and post-production, the α7CR offers in-camera 10-bit 4:2:2 recording. Log recording, LUT handling, and S-Cinetone™ provide versatile creative possibilities without the need for extensive post-processing.

Experience breathing compensation for movies, which eliminates focus breathing when shooting. The camera maintains a consistent angle of view through focus changes, ensuring stability. Post-production breathing compensation is also available in Catalyst Browse/Prepare software.

AI-based Auto Framing automatically adjusts framing to highlight your subject

Benefit from AI-based Auto Framing, which automatically adjusts framing when shooting movies, even when the camera is mounted on a tripod. This feature ensures accurate tracking, enhancing your filmmaking capabilities.

Create captivating in-camera time-lapse videos with customizable exposure intervals. Attach a compatible video light for shooting in low-light settings and capture unforgettable moments in stunning time-lapse sequences.

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Wide-area, high-density autofocus with 693 phase detection AF points

The α7CR boasts a wide-area, high-density autofocus system with 693 phase detection AF points, covering approximately 79% of the image area. This ensures precise and rapid focus acquisition, even in challenging conditions.

Experience Tenacious Real-time Tracking, allowing you to focus on composition while the camera automatically tracks subjects. AI-based Human pose estimation enhances human eye recognition and tracks subjects with precision, even if they are partially obscured.

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AI-based Human pose estimation for accurate subject recognition

The AI processing unit recognizes a wide range of subjects, from animals to vehicles, providing reliable recognition even in challenging scenarios. Whether it's the eyes of animals, heads of insects, or leading ends of vehicles, this camera delivers accurate autofocus.

Accurate autofocus is achieved in low-light conditions as dim as EV -4.0, thanks to the latest AF algorithms and Focus Priority mode. You can easily switch to manual focus mode when needed, even during AF-C or AF-S autofocus.

Experience Full-time Direct Manual Focus (DMF), allowing you to switch to manual focus instantly during stills with AF-C or AF-S autofocus. Focus bracketing lets you create images with incredible depth of focus, automatically shooting multiple images with shifted focus points.

Focus Map and Peaking display assist for shooting video

For video shooting, the Focus Map and Peaking display assist provide real-time visualization of depth of field and help you check auto and manual focus while recording.

Eliminate flicker from artificial lighting with the flicker suppression feature, ensuring your stills and videos are free from unwanted interference. You can fine-tune shutter speeds to match the pulsing frequency of light sources.

The α7CR offers a simple selection of recording modes with a new Still/Movie/S&Q dial, providing fast, independent selection. Its stable grip ensures comfortable handheld shooting, or you can attach the GP-X2 removable grip extension for extended sessions.

The side-opening vari-angle LCD monitor enhances shooting flexibility, offering creative options for handheld and gimbal-mounted shooting of stills and movies.

Enhanced shooting flexibility with vari-angle LCD monitor

Intuitive touch operations on the LCD panel allow quick changes to shooting modes and more. The improved menu structure ensures efficient access to frequently used settings, and the camera's Multi Interface (MI) shoe supports various high-performance microphones and flash units.

Durable magnesium alloy chassis with Dust and Moisture Resistant Design

Keep your sensor dust-free with the anti-dust system, which includes a charge protection coating and shutter closure when the camera is turned off. USB PD (Power Delivery) support enables fast in-camera battery charging, and the magnesium alloy chassis ensures durability.

The α7CR's dust and moisture-resistant design offers protection in challenging outdoor conditions. Enjoy easy and stable smartphone connectivity with Sony’s Creators’ App, enabling seamless image transfers and improved workflow.

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Utilize as a 4K Webcam with internal recording

Stream high-quality live content via UVC/UAC with internal recording, or use fast Wi-Fi for PC tethering. Sony's Creators' Cloud platform supports creative work from shooting to production, offering advanced camera technology combined with cloud-based AI.

Sony's Alpha cameras are designed with accessibility features, including a screen reader function that reads text aloud on menu screens, making technology more inclusive and enjoyable for everyone.

Camera
Camera Format Full Frame
Lens Mount Sony E-Mount
Image Sensor
Image Sensor Type Exmor R CMOS sensor
Image Sensor Size 35.7 x 23.8mm
Total Pixels Approx. 62.5 MP
Effective Pixels Approx. 61.0 MP
ISO Sensitivity 100 to 51,200
Extended ISO Sensitivity 50 to 102,400
In-Body Image Stabilization Yes, up to 7 Stops
Formats
File Format RAW, JPEG, HEIF
Media
Card Slots 1
Types SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Autofocus
Focus Type Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
Focus Modes AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C ( Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
Focus Area Wide / Zone / Center Fix / Spot / Expand Spot / Tracking
Autofocus Points Photo: 693 Contrast and Phase Detection Points
Video: 693 Phase Detection Points
Autofocus Sensitivity EV-4 to EV+20
Shutter
Shutter Type Mechanical shutter / Electronic shutter
Shutter Speed Still images (Mechanical shutter): 1/4000 to 30 s, Bulb
Still images (Electronic shutter): 1/8000 to 30 s
Movies:
1/8000 to 1s
Continuous Shooting Mechanical:
Hi+: 8 fps
Electronic:
Hi+: 7 fps
Buffer RAW (Uncompressed): 36 frames
RAW (Uncompressed) & JPEG: 32 frames
Self Timer 10 sec. delay / 5 sec. delay / 2 sec. delay
Continuous self-time / Bracketing self-timer
Interval Recording Yes
Pixel Shift Multi Shooting Yes
Anti-flicker Shooting Yes
Flash
Built-in Flash No
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Flash Sync. Speed Mechanical Shutter:
1/160 s (35 mm full frame), 1/200 s (APS-C)
Video
File Format XAVC S / XAVC HS
Video Compression XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265
Video Quality and Frame Rates XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/50/59.94 fps [50 to 200 Mb/s]
XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps [30 to 150 Mb/s]
XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mb/s]
XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [60 to 150 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]
Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q) NTSC mode:
1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps
PAL mode:
1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps
Max Recording Time Up to 120 mins in 4K
Picture Profile Yes (Off / PP1-PP11) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, S-Cinetone, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
Recording Sensor Crop Crops by 1.2x in All Recording Modes
External Recording Quality and Frame Rates 4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
Monitor and Viewfinder
Monitor Type Fully Articulating Touch LCD
Monitor Size 3"
Monitor Resolution 1,036,800 dots
Viewfinder Type Electronic Viewfinder (Quad-XGA OLED)
Viewfinder Resolution 2 359 296 dots
Viewfinder Magnication 0.7x
Diopter Adjustment -4.0 to +3.0
Connectivity
Interface HDMI D (Micro Size), USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), 3.5mm Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone
Wireless Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
GPS No
Power
Battery NP-FZ100
Battery Life Stills: Approx. 530 Shots
Movies: up to 155 mins
Battery Charger Battery Charger BC-QZ1 (Optional)
AC Power USB Type-C Terminal charging, NPA-MQZ1K (Optional)
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D) 4.9 x 2.8 x 2.5" / 124 x 71.1 x 63.4 mm
Weight (with Battery and memory card) 1.14 lb / 514 g (With Battery, Recording Media)
15.17 oz / 430 g (Body Only)
Operating Environment 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C