A7CRvs A7S
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?
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.
Astrophotography & Low-Light — A7S (2014): The original A7S pioneered the concept of a camera optimised entirely for low light. Its 12.2MP sensor has enormous photosites — extraordinary high-ISO performance that still holds up. Lacking IBIS and limited to 1080p internally (4K requires external recorder), it is a specialist tool. For astrophotography, event videography, or any scenario where light is genuinely scarce, it remains outstanding.
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 (2014)
- Astrophotographers
- Low-light event videographers
- Filmmakers needing clean high-ISO footage
Quick take: The a7cr has the highest resolution at 61mp; the a7s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7CR (2023) | A7S (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,099 | £600 |
| Sensor | 61.0MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 12.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 12.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit, 1080p/120p — S-Log3, S-Cinetone | 1080p/60p internal, 4K via HDMI (external recorder) |
| Autofocus | AI subject recognition — phase-detect with human, animal, bird detection | Phase-detect / contrast-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 514g body only | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.70× 2.36M-dot | Electronic, 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 (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slot | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 | Multi/Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7CR | A7S |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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