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 a7S III vs Sony a7CR
Short AnswerSony a7CR 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 a7S III
WeightSony a7CR
Launch PriceSony a7CR
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A12.1
B61
Electronic Burst (fps)
A10
B8
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A699
B515
Form Factor
128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8 mm
124 × 71.1 × 63.4 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Sony a7S III If…
- Higher continuous shooting (10 fps vs 8 fps)
Choose Sony a7CR If…
- Higher resolution (61 MP vs 12.1 MP)
- Lighter body (515 g vs 699 g)
- Costs less at launch ($3000 vs $3499)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Sony a7S III | Sony a7CR |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 12.1 MP | 61 MP |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 102400 | 32000 |
| Stabilization | — | 7 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 759 | — |
| Low-Light AF | -6 EV | -3 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 10 fps | 8 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 10 fps | 8 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/4000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 9.44M | 2.36M |
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 4K 120p | 4K 60p |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | 10-bit 4:2:2 |
| Log Profile | S-Log3 | S-Log3 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 699 g | 515 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 1 |
| Battery (CIPA) | — | 470 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 3499 | 3000 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.