A7CRvs ZV-E10
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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.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly 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
ZV-E10 (2021)
- Vloggers and content creators wanting interchangeable lenses on a budget
- Beginners moving up from a smartphone who want a proper camera for video
- YouTubers who need a lightweight APS-C camera with a flip screen
- ZV-1 owners who want the flexibility of swappable lenses
Quick take: The a7cr has the highest resolution at 61mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable; only the a7cr is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7CR (2023) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,099 | £399 |
| Sensor | 61.0MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit, 1080p/120p — S-Log3, S-Cinetone | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | AI subject recognition — phase-detect with human, animal, bird detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 514g body only | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.70× 2.36M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.03M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount (full-frame) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7CR | ZV-E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
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