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 a7 IV
Short AnswerThe Sony a7CR and Sony a7 IV 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
ResolutionSony a7CR
Continuous ShootingSony a7 IV
Image StabilizationSony a7CR
Battery LifeSony a7 IV
WeightSony a7CR
Launch PriceSony a7 IV
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A61
B32.7
Electronic Burst (fps)
A8
B10
Stabilization (Stops)
A7
B5.5
Battery (Shots)
A470
B520
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A515
B658
Form Factor
124 × 71.1 × 63.4 mm
131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Sony a7CR If…
- Higher resolution (61 MP vs 32.7 MP)
- Higher image stabilization (7 stops vs 5.5 stops)
- Lighter body (515 g vs 658 g)
Choose Sony a7 IV If…
- Higher continuous shooting (10 fps vs 8 fps)
- Higher battery life (520 shots vs 470 shots)
- Costs less at launch ($2499 vs $3000)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Sony a7CR | Sony a7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 61 MP | 32.7 MP |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 32000 | 51200 |
| Stabilization | 7 Stops | 5.5 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | — | 759 |
| Low-Light AF | -3 EV | -4 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 | 3.69M |
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 4K 60p | 4K 60p |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | 10-bit 4:2:2 |
| Log Profile | S-Log3 | S-Log3 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 515 g | 658 g |
| Card Slots | 1 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 470 Shots | 520 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 3000 | 2499 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.