A7CRvs A7S II
Sony
A7CR (2023)
Starting from £3099 new
Best for Travel, landscape & portrait photography with minimal kit
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VS
Sony
A7S II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market price.
Who should buy what
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
A7S II (2015)
- Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
- Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
- A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
- Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price
Quick take: The a7cr has the highest resolution at 61mp; the a7s ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7CR (2023) | A7S II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,099 | £799 |
| Sensor | 61.0MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit, 1080p/120p — S-Log3, S-Cinetone | 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | AI subject recognition — phase-detect with human, animal, bird detection | 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 5fps continuous |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 514g body only | 584g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.70× 2.36M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.03M dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Sony E-mount (full-frame) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-I slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7CR | A7S II |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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