Z5vs A7CR
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Sony
A7CR (2023)
Starting from £3099 new
Best for Travel, landscape & portrait photography with minimal kit
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
Travel, Landscape & Portrait Photography With Minimal Kit — A7CR (2023): The world's smallest 61MP full-frame camera — A7R V quality in a pocketable A7C body.
Who should buy what
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
A7CR (2023)
- Landscape photographers who want 61MP resolution without carrying a large body
- Travel photographers who need professional image quality in the smallest possible package
- Portrait shooters who want A7R V sensor quality with the ease of the A7C form factor
- A7C owners ready for a major resolution upgrade without changing bodies
Quick take: The a7cr has the highest resolution at 61mp; the z5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z5 (2020) | A7CR (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £3,099 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 61.0MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p 10-bit, 1080p/120p — S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection | AI subject recognition — phase-detect with human, animal, bird detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 8fps mechanical, 15fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 590g (with battery) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification | EVF 0.70× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.03M dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z mount | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z5 | A7CR |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — |
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