Sony a7 IV vs Sony a7CR

Key Differences

  • Sony a7 IV has a better buffer (raw) (828 shots vs 36 shots).
  • Sony a7CR has a better effective resolution (61 MP vs 33 MP).
  • Sony a7 IV has a better evf resolution (3.69M dots vs 2.36M dots).
  • Sony a7CR has a better weight (515g (1.14 lb) vs 658g (1.45 lb)).
  • Sony a7 IV has a better continuous shooting (10 fps vs 8 fps).
Product
Sony a7 IV
Sony
$2,499
Sony a7CR
Sony
$2,999
Imaging
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution33 MP61 MP
Max Image Size4K8K
Lens MountSony ESony E
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 โ€“ 51200100 โ€“ 32000
ISO Range (Extended)50 โ€“ 20480050 โ€“ 102400
Mechanical Shutter1/80001/4000
Electronic Shutter1/80001/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/2501/160
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting10 fps8 fps
Buffer (RAW)828 shots36 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K8K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 60pUp to 60p
1080p RecordingUp to 120pUp to 120p
10-bit InternalYesYes
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log ProfilesS-Log3 / HLG / S-CinetoneS-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackYesYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)Micro (Type D)
Focus
Phase Detect Points759693
Contrast Detect Points425โˆ’
Low Light AF-4 EV-4 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFNoYes
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution3.69M dots2.36M dots
EVF Magnification0.78x0.7x
Monitor
LCD Size3"3"
LCD Resolution1.04M dots1.04M dots
LCD TypeVari-AngleVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv4.2v5
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2USB-C 3.2
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,499$2,999
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions131.3ร—96.4ร—79.8 mm124ร—71.1ร—63.4 mm
Weight658g (1.45 lb)515g (1.14 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)520 shots490 shots
Battery Life (LCD)580 shots520 shots
Battery TypeNP-FZ100NP-FZ100