Sony Alpha a7CR Body (Silver) (SKU ILCE7CRS.CEC)

The Silver Sony a7CR is a compact mirrorless camera that delivers professional image quality in a body designed for all-day carry. It uses the same 61MP full-frame sensor and BIONZ XR processor found in Sony’s higher-end models, combining high resolution, strong processing power, and portability.

61MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor and BIONZ XR Processor

The a7CR features a 61MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor paired with a BIONZ XR processor. This combination offers:

• Extremely high resolution with excellent detail and clarity

• Low noise performance and a wide dynamic range of up to 15 stops

• Continuous shooting up to 8 fps with the mechanical shutter and up to 7 fps with the electronic shutter at full resolution with full-time AF/AE

• Over 1000 JPEG images in a single burst (when shooting JPEG only)

The sensor design includes a copper wiring layer for faster data readout, enabling 14-bit high-resolution stills. The native ISO range is 100–32000, expandable to 50–102400 for stills.

Enhanced Processing Engine

The BIONZ XR engine provides up to 8 times more processing power than previous generations. This delivers:

• Faster overall operation

• Improved image quality over a wide sensitivity and dynamic range

• Better handling of AI-based functions and advanced autofocus

• Reduced rolling shutter and motion distortion for cleaner images of moving subjects

Pixel Shift Multi Shooting

Pixel Shift Multi Shooting allows you to create images with even greater resolution than a single 61MP frame:

• The camera makes 16 consecutive exposures using sensor-shift stabilization

• The combined data yields approximately 240.8MP of information

• The final image can reach 19,008 × 12,672 pixels

• Merging is done in post-production with Sony Imaging software

• This mode improves color accuracy, fine detail, and overall image quality

Accurate Exposure and Color with AI

The a7CR uses AI-based Human Pose Estimation to detect skin areas and improve exposure in portraits. This automatic exposure system is around 20% more reliable, even in challenging lighting such as strong backlight or direct sunlight, and when the subject is not directly facing the camera. Deep learning and external visible-light/IR sensors also contribute to more accurate color and auto white balance.

Advanced Image Stabilization

The camera features a 5-axis in-body optical image stabilization system rated for up to seven stops of shake compensation. Key benefits include:

• Compensation for five different types of camera shake during stills and video

• Pixel-level detection and control optimized down to a single pixel

• More stable framing before shooting, enhanced by the AI Processing Unit

• Effective stabilization with any lens, including adapted lenses, reducing blur from camera shake

Next-Generation AI-Based Autofocus and AI Processing Unit

The dedicated AI Processing Unit significantly enhances subject recognition and tracking on top of Sony’s hybrid AF system. Real-time Recognition AF supports seven types of subjects:

• Human: Tracks body and head for accurate portraits; Real-time Eye AF is about 60% more effective thanks to pose estimation.

• Animal, Bird, and Animal/Bird: Around 40% more accurate for various animals, able to detect eyes, heads, and bodies of pets and wildlife.

• Insect: Detects the head or entire insect for more precise focus.

• Car/Train and Airplane: Recognizes the front of trains and the nose or body of airplanes, keeping fast-moving vehicles in focus.

Real-time Tracking uses AI to follow moving subjects, which is ideal for sports and action. Human pose estimation helps the camera maintain focus on the chosen subject, even if other people pass in front.

Advanced Fast Hybrid AF System

The Fast Hybrid AF system covers 79% of the full-frame area or 100% of the APS-C crop area using a dense grid of 693 phase-detection points. It offers:

• Quick and precise focusing in various lighting conditions down to –4 EV

• Full AF support in all still and video recording modes

• Full-time DMF (Direct Manual Focus), allowing you to override AF with the focus ring at any time

• Reliable tracking during continuous shooting, matching the top burst speeds

• In-camera focus bracketing of up to 299 frames with incrementally shifted focus points for later compositing with extended depth of field

AF Features During Video Recording

For video shooters, the autofocus system includes:

• Real-time Eye AF for humans, animals, and birds during video recording

• Focus Map, which visually shows depth of field with a color overlay to indicate what is in front of and behind the focus plane

• AF Assist, inherited from the FX6 cinema camera, allowing quick manual focus adjustments while AF is active for intuitive focus pulls

• Focus Breathing compensation, which slightly crops and corrects framing changes that may occur when racking focus, maintaining a more consistent field of view

Video Recording Capabilities

The a7CR is highly capable for video production:

• Full-frame 4K 60p recording in 10-bit 4:2:2 with XAVC S-I, at bitrates up to 600 Mb/s

• 16-bit RAW output via the full-size HDMI port for maximum grading flexibility (to a compatible external recorder)

• Super 35 (APS-C) crop mode with full pixel readout up to 4K 30p or 6.2K oversampling for higher sharpness

• RAW output up to 4K 60p with simultaneous internal 4K recording

• Full HD 1080p recording up to 120 fps for 4x or 5x slow motion (played back at 30p or 24p)

Color and gamma options include:

• S-Log3 and S-Gamut3.Cine, offering more than 15 stops of dynamic range and easier matching with Sony Cinema Line cameras

• S-Cinetone profile for pleasing skin tones, natural midtones, soft colors, and well-controlled highlights

• Creative Looks that can be recorded directly into the footage to set a mood in-camera

• User LUT and preset support for monitoring specific looks on the LCD, EVF, or HDMI output

There is no fixed recording time limit, and the camera supports NTSC/PAL and IP streaming formats.

Body Design, Handling, and Connectivity

The a7CR is designed for both comfort and control:

• A front command dial adds a convenient control point for quick adjustments

• USB output with UVC/UAC support makes the camera suitable for live streaming and online broadcasts

• Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands for transferring photos and videos to mobile devices and for remote shooting

• 3.5 mm headphone and microphone jacks for better audio monitoring and recording

• 2.36M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder with 0.70x magnification and a dedicated 120 fps mode for smooth viewing when tracking fast subjects

• Side-opening, vari-angle 3.0" LCD touchscreen with 1.03M dots, usable from high, low, and front-facing angles

Power and build:

• Uses the high-capacity NP-FZ100 rechargeable lithium-ion battery

• Can be powered or charged via USB from a computer or mobile battery

• Magnesium alloy body with dust and moisture sealing for durability in challenging environments

Package Includes

• Sony a7CR Mirrorless Camera (Silver)

• Sony GP-X2 Grip Extension for Sony a7C II / a7CR

• Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras

• Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (2280 mAh)

• Battery Charger

• Strap

Key Specifications

Imaging

• Lens Mount: Sony E

• Sensor Resolution:

  • Actual: 62.5 MP

  • Effective: 61 MP (9504 × 6336)

• Sensor Type: 35.7 × 23.8 mm full-frame CMOS

• Image Stabilization: 5-axis sensor-shift

• Built-In ND Filter: None

• Capture Type: Stills and video

Exposure and Shutter

• Shutter Type: Mechanical focal plane and electronic shutter

• Shutter Speeds:

  • Mechanical: 1/8000 to 30 seconds, Bulb

  • Electronic: 1/8000 to 30 seconds; 1/8000 to 1 second in movie mode; Bulb/Time modes

• ISO Sensitivity (Photo):

  • Manual: 100–32000 (expandable to 50–102400)

  • Auto: 100–12800

• ISO Sensitivity (Video):

  • Manual: 100–32000

  • Auto: 100–12800

• Metering Methods: Average, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Multi, Spot

• Exposure Modes: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Auto

• Exposure Compensation: –5 to +5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps

• Metering Range: –3 to 20 EV

White Balance

• Temperature: 2500–9900K

• Presets: ATW, AWB, Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Incandescent, Underwater

• Fluorescent variations: Warm White, Cool White, Day White, Daylight

• Additional: Color Temperature and Color Temperature Filter settings, Custom WB

Continuous Shooting

• Mechanical Shutter: Up to 8 fps at 61 MP for up to 36 RAW or 1000 JPEG frames

• Electronic Shutter: Up to 7 fps at 61 MP for up to 36 RAW or 1000 JPEG frames

Still Image Capture

• Image Sizes (3:2):

  • 60 MP (9504 × 6336)

  • 26 MP (6240 × 4160)

  • 15 MP (4752 × 3168)

• Aspect Ratio: 3:2

• File Formats: HEIF, JPEG, RAW

• Bit Depth: 14-bit

Video Capture

• Internal Recording (selected modes):

  • XAVC HS 4:2:2 / 4:2:0 10-bit:

    • UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 23.98 / 50 / 59.94 fps, 30–200 Mb/s

  • XAVC S 4:2:2 / 4:2:0 8/10-bit:

    • UHD 4K at 23.98 / 25 / 29.97 / 50 / 59.94 fps, 60–200 Mb/s

    • Full HD 1920 × 1080 at 23.98 / 25 / 29.97 / 50 / 59.94 / 100 / 120 fps, 16–100 Mb/s

  • XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-bit:

    • UHD 4K at 23.98 / 25 / 29.97 / 50 / 59.94 fps, 240–600 Mb/s

    • Full HD 1920 × 1080 at 23.98 / 25 / 29.97 / 50 / 59.94 fps, 89–222 Mb/s

• External Recording:

  • 4:2:2 8/10-bit via HDMI

  • UHD 4K at up to 59.94 fps

  • HD 1920 × 1080 at 23.98 / 50 / 59.94 fps

  • HD 1080i at 50 / 59.94 fps

• Fast/Slow Motion: Supported

• Gamma Curves: S-Cinetone, S-Log3

• Recording Limit: None

• Broadcast Output: NTSC/PAL

IP Streaming

• Formats: MJPEG, UVC/UAC

• Resolutions and Frame Rates:

  • 3840 × 2160 at 12.5p, 14.99p, 25p, 29.97p

  • 1920 × 1080 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p

  • 1280 × 720 at 25p, 29.97p

Audio

• Built-In Microphone: Stereo

• Recording: 2-channel 16-bit 48 kHz LPCM

Interface and Connectivity

• Memory Card Slot: Single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)

• Video Output: 1 × Micro HDMI output

• Audio I/O:

  • 1 × 3.5 mm TRRS headphone output

  • 1 × 3.5 mm TRRS mic input

• USB and Power:

  • 1 × USB-C input/output for data

  • USB-C also used for power and charging

• Wireless:

  • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on 2.4 / 5 GHz

  • Bluetooth 4.2

• Mobile App: Sony Creators’ App (Android and iOS) for file access, remote control, and settings adjustment

• GPS: Via connected smartphone

Monitor and Viewfinder

• LCD Monitor:

  • Size: 3"

  • Resolution: 1,036,800 dots

  • Type: Tilting touchscreen

• Electronic Viewfinder:

  • Type: Built-in OLED

  • Size: 0.39"

  • Resolution: 2,359,296 dots

  • Eye Point: 22 mm

  • Magnification: Approx. 0.7×

  • Diopter: –4 to +3

Focus System

• Focus Types: Autofocus and manual focus

• AF Modes: Continuous AF, Single AF, Manual Focus

• Autofocus Points:

  • Photo and video: 693 phase-detection points

• AF Sensitivity: –4 to +20 EV

Flash

• Built-In Flash/Light: No

• Max Sync Speed: 1/160 second

• Flash Compensation: –3 to +3 EV (1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)

• Dedicated Flash System: TTL via shoe mount

Environmental and Physical

• Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)

• Construction: Magnesium alloy body

• Dimensions (W × H × D): 4.9 × 2.8 × 2.5" / 124 × 71.1 × 63.4 mm

• Weight:

  • 515 g (with battery and memory card)

  • 430 g (body only)