{"id":96733,"date":"2023-08-29T10:02:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T14:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=96733"},"modified":"2025-10-17T12:45:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T16:45:44","slug":"sony-a7cr-a7cii-cameras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/sony-a7cr-a7cii-cameras\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony a7CR and Sony a7C II Cameras"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The very first Sony Alpha 7C debuted in September of 2020. This article introduces the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isoa7cm2b.html\">Sony a7C II Camera<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isoa7cr.html\">Sony a7CR Camera<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Sony a7C II &amp;amp; a7CR Compact Cameras + FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lens | Hands on\" style=\"width:1280px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_ymQ4gTbFt20\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/ymQ4gTbFt20\/maxresdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ymQ4gTbFt20\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT6M34S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2023-08-29T14:00:41Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_ymQ4gTbFt20\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/ymQ4gTbFt20\/maxresdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Sony a7C II &amp; a7CR Compact Cameras + FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lens | Hands on<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ymQ4gTbFt20\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/ymQ4gTbFt20\/0.jpg\" alt=\"Sony a7C II &amp;amp; a7CR Compact Cameras + FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lens | Hands on\" width=\"1280\" height=\"700\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Sony announced three new products, the a7CR, the a7C II, and the 16-35mm f\/2.8 GM II. Join Sal D&#039;Alia as he goes upstate New York to test each one and gives us a breakdown of their capabilities and improvements. Are these powerful compact cameras and a higher-resolution zoom lens worth checking out? \u2718 Sony Alpha a7C II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body, Black https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isoa7cm2b.html \u2718 Sony Alpha a7C II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body, Silver https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isoa7cm2s.html \u2718 Sony FE 16-35mm f\/2.8 GM II G Master Lens https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/iso1635gm2.html \u2718 Sony Alpha a7CR Mirrorless Digital Camera Body, Black https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isoa7cr.html \u2718 Sony Alpha a7CR Mirrorless Digital Camera Body, Silver https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isoa7crs.html Key Features of the *Sony a7CR Camera* \u25ba Has 61MP \u25ba Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor \u25ba 7.0 step 5-axis in-body image stabilization \u25ba Pixel Shift Multi-Shooting \u25ba 693-point phase-detection AF covering 79% of the image area \u25ba 8fps w\/AP\/AE in mechanical 7fps electronic \u25ba FF 4K 60fps \u25ba 10bit 4:2:2, S-log, Creative Look, S-Cinetone\/M-LUT \u25ba Digital audio interface supports up to 4ch audio recording Key Features of the *Sony a7C II Camera* \u25ba Has 33MP \u25ba Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor \u25ba 7.0 step 5-axis in-body image stabilization \u25ba 759-point phase-detection AF covering 94% of the image area \u25ba 10fps w\/AF\/AE in mechanical or electronic \u25ba FF 4K 30fps with 7K oversampling \u25ba 10bit 4:2:2, S-log, Creative Look, S-Cinetone\/M-LUT \u25ba Full-pixel readout and no pixel binning \u25ba APS-C 4K 60fps \u25ba Digital audio interface supports up to 4ch audio recording Key Features of the *Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lens* \u25ba Smaller, Lighter, and has a higher resolution than the previous model \u25ba 15 elements in 12 groups \u25ba Reduced chromatic aberration \u25ba 8.6 Inches minimum focus \u25ba Minimal Focus breathing \u2192 Articles: Sony Announces New A7CR and A7c Mark II Cameras https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/sony-a7cr-a7cii-cameras\/ Sony FE 16-35mm f2.8 G Master II Lens: Hands-On Review https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/sony-16-35mm-ii-lens\/ Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:42 Sony a7CR and Sony a7C II Megapixels 01:05 Sony a7C Extension Grip 01:25 Sony a7CR Autofocus, Shutter Speed, and IBIS 01:57 Sony a7CR Pixel Shift Multi-Shooting 02:25 Sony a7CR Video features 02:52 Sony a7C II Autofocus, Shutter Speed and IBIS 03:18 Sony a7C II Video Features 03:52 Sony a7C II Auto framing 04:25 Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Specifications 05:16 Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Astrophotography *Salvatore D&#039;Alia* is a filmmaker, photographer &amp; content Creator. Italian-born and raised, moved to NYC in 2010 after graduating from the Academy of Cinema and TV of Milan. Sal started his career as a freelance director, producer, camera operator, and editor. He has worked for many Fortune 500 companies and artists such as Madonna, Ed Sheeran, Blake Shelton, and others. Sal is a pioneer of original content for the web, his work can be quantified with more than 1 Billion views on YouTube spreading from music to sports and art. He&#039;s the Brand Content Lead at Adorama and, since 2016, has been a Sony Alpha ambassador and one of the founding members of the Sony Alpha Collective. 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Additionally, 61 megapixels is plenty to offer users the ability to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/photo-printing-guide\/\">print their work<\/a> while maintaining a high level of detail. More megapixels only gives the photographer more options and opportunities when it comes to increased resolution. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isoa7cm2b.html\">Sony A7C II Camera<\/a> features a 33-megapixel sensor, which is still plenty for almost any creator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sonya7c-04-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sonya7c-04-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sonya7c-04-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sonya7c-04-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo of the Sony a7C II. Shot by Sal D&#8217;Alia \/ Adorama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15 Stops of <strong>Dynamic Range<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With 15 stops of dynamic range in both cameras, low light and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/night-photography-ideas-tips-and-examples\/\">night photography<\/a>&nbsp;have never been easier. Photographers can forget about having to bracket their high-dynamic range images, since the 15 stops of range should be more than enough to bring back the shadows in even the darkest of images.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pixel Shift Multi-Shooting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unique to the a7CR is pixel shift multi-shooting, which triggers the camera to take multiple images by moving the sensor by a single pixel. The camera takes 16 images in rapid succession and gives you a single composite pixel shift image. This results in a very high-resolution file at 240 megapixels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-124-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-124-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-124-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-124.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo taken using the Sony a7C II. Shot by Sal D&#8217;Alia \/ Adorama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One common problem with pixel shift multi-shooting has been that your photo can be ruined by any movement in camera \u2014 whether that be a person walking, a leaf blowing in the wind, or slight movement in the clouds. Now, Sony has introduced technology to auto detect and correct small pixel movements during the compositing. This will give you more opportunities to use pixel shift technology for higher resolution images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sonya7c-32-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sonya7c-32-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sonya7c-32-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sonya7c-32.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo of the Sony a7CR. Shot by Sal D&#8217;Alia \/ Adorama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Compact Design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps one of the most important selling points of the Alpha 7 Compact (a7C) series is the portable design of the cameras. The a7C II is the smallest Sony full frame camera to date, coming in at about 2.49\u201d x 4.88\u201d. This camera is literally small enough to fit in your pocket when paired with a small lens. The a7CR is a slightly larger, but is still a plenty compact version for those who need a higher resolution sensor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enhanced Autofocus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, these cameras are loaded with AI features giving you the best cutting-edge technology when it comes to fast, accurate autofocus. Both cameras feature a 759-point phase detection AF. They can also focus and follow humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains, planes, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-070-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-070-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-070-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-070.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo taken using the Sony a7CR. Shot by Sal D&#8217;Alia \/ Adorama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Should Buy These Cameras?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Travel Photographers&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both cameras offer impressive specs for the compact size and weight of both the a7CR and the a7C II. Either camera is an excellent choice for creators who find value in a compact camera. Whether you\u2019re a travel photographer trying to cram everything into your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/travel-camera-case\/\">carry-on bag<\/a>, an outdoor enthusiast looking to lighten the load of their pack, or a wedding photographer who needs to carry around a smaller camera body for reduced fatigue, the size and weight of both cameras, combined with its power, certainly packs a punch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-150-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-150-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-150-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-150.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo taken using the Sony a7C II. Shot by Sal D&#8217;Alia \/ Adorama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Second Camera Body<\/strong> Users<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These cameras are also ideal for creators who need to carry around a second body. Having a second camera body can help with content creation, or just allow you quickly shoot without having to swap lenses on your main body. Traditionally, carrying a second body means either having another heavy camera to add to your bag, or carrying a lighter version and forfeiting resolution and video quality. Now, with both the a7CR and a7C II, you don\u2019t have to make either trade off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-085-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-085-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-085-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-085-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo taken using the Sony a7CR. Shot by Sal D&#8217;Alia \/ Adorama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Portrait Photographers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/creative-portrait-photography-ideas-tips-and-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">portrait photographers<\/a>&nbsp;will be amazed at some of the new AI features that assist with lightning-fast autofocus. Whether you photograph people, animals, or any other moving object, you will be blown away by the focus system in this camera. For any situation where accurate autofocus is essential, either one of these new cameras offers some incredible performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While most creators will find the a7C Mark to be more than enough power, some who demand even more out of their camera will want to go with the a7CR. Offering almost twice as many megapixels (33 vs 61) and slightly better video specs, professional creators will certainly see the benefits of the Sony a7CR Camera.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-080-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-080-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-080-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-080-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Upstate23-080.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo taken using the Sony a7CR. Shot by Sal D&#8217;Alia \/ Adorama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Comparing Sony Cameras&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The a7CR is a totally new product created to fulfill the needs of professionals who demand great specs in a compact body. Although, the a7C II is the second edition of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isoa7cs.html\">a7C <\/a> which originally debuted in September of 2020. The second version has a variety of upgrades, most notably is a higher resolution sensor (24MP vs 33MP), better video resolution at higher frame rates, and a vastly improved autofocus system using the latest AI technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Original Sony a7C<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isoa7cm2b.html\"><strong>Sony<\/strong> <strong>a7C II<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isoa7cr.html\">Sony a7CR<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Megapixels<\/strong><\/td><td>24MP<\/td><td>33MP<\/td><td>61MP<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Video Resolution<\/strong><\/td><td>4K\/30p<\/td><td>4K\/30p<\/td><td>4K\/60p<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pixel Shift Available<\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Autofocus<\/strong><\/td><td>693 point&nbsp;phase detection AF<\/td><td>759 point phase detection AF&nbsp;<\/td><td>759 point phase detection AF&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>In-Body Image Stabilization<\/strong><\/td><td>5 steps of 5-axis IBS<\/td><td>7 steps of 5-axis IBS&nbsp;<\/td><td>7 steps of 5-axis IBS&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cameras continue to get more compact yet more powerful, and today is another exciting announcement for the future of digital cameras. Some of the specs seen in the new a7CR and a7C II are unprecedented when it comes to compact camera bodies. Regardless of what brand you shoot with, don\u2019t let these new cameras from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/brands\/Sony\">Sony<\/a>&nbsp;slide off your radar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/brands\/Sony\">Shop All Sony New Arrivals<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The very first Sony Alpha 7C debuted in September of 2020. 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