How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Sony
Sony a7CR vs Sony a7R V
Short AnswerThe Sony a7CR and Sony a7R V split the spec sheet evenly, so the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionTie
Continuous ShootingSony a7R V
Image StabilizationSony a7R V
WeightSony a7CR
Launch PriceSony a7CR
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A61
B61
Electronic Burst (fps)
A8
B10
Stabilization (Stops)
A7
B8
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A515
B723
Form Factor
124 × 71.1 × 63.4 mm
131.3 × 96.9 × 82.4 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Sony a7CR If…
- Lighter body (515 g vs 723 g)
- Costs less at launch ($3000 vs $3900)
Choose Sony a7R V If…
- Higher continuous shooting (10 fps vs 8 fps)
- Higher image stabilization (8 stops vs 7 stops)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Sony a7CR | Sony a7R V |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 61 MP | 61 MP |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 32000 | 32000 |
| Stabilization | 7 Stops | 8 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | — | 693 |
| Low-Light AF | -3 EV | -3 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 8 fps | 10 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 8 fps | 10 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M | 9.44M |
| LCD Size | 3" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Multi-axis tilt |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 4K 60p | 8K 24p |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | 10-bit 4:2:2 |
| Log Profile | S-Log3 | S-Log3 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 515 g | 723 g |
| Card Slots | 1 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 470 Shots | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 3000 | 3900 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.