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 V
Short AnswerSony a7 V wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but 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 V
Image StabilizationSony a7 V
Battery LifeSony a7 V
WeightSony a7CR
Launch PriceSony a7 V
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A61
B33
Electronic Burst (fps)
A8
B30
Stabilization (Stops)
A7
B7.5
Battery (Shots)
A470
B630
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A515
B695
Form Factor
124 × 71.1 × 63.4 mm
130.3 × 96.4 × 82.4 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Sony a7CR If…
- Higher resolution (61 MP vs 33 MP)
- Lighter body (515 g vs 695 g)
Choose Sony a7 V If…
- Higher continuous shooting (30 fps vs 8 fps)
- Higher image stabilization (7.5 stops vs 7 stops)
- Higher battery life (630 shots vs 470 shots)
- Costs less at launch ($2899 vs $3000)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Sony a7CR | Sony a7 V |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 61 MP | 33 MP |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | Partially stacked CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 32000 | 51200 |
| Stabilization | 7 Stops | 7.5 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | — | 759 |
| Low-Light AF | -3 EV | — |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 8 fps | 10 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 8 fps | 30 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/16000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M | 3.68M |
| LCD Size | 3" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Multi-axis tilt |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 4K 60p | 4K 120p |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | 10-bit 4:2:2 |
| Log Profile | S-Log3 | S-Log3 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 515 g | 695 g |
| Card Slots | 1 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 470 Shots | 630 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 3000 | 2899 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.