Sony a7CR vs Sony a6700: What Should You Get?

Sony a7CR vs Sony a6700 Specifications Comparison

Camera FeatureSony a7CRSony a6700
AnnouncedAugust 2023July 2023
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSBSI CMOS
Image ProcessorBIONZ XRBIONZ XR
Resolution61.0 MP26.0 MP
Pixel Dimensions9504×63366192 x 4128
Sensor Dimensions35.7 x 23.8 mm (Full Frame)23.3 x 15.5 mm (APS-C)
Sensor Pixel Size3.76µ3.76µ
Low Pass FilterNoYes
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)YesYes
Base ISOISO 100ISO 100
Max Native ISOISO 32,000ISO 32,000
Extended ISOsISO 50-102,400ISO 50-102,400
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftYesNo
Focus Stack BracketingYesYes
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoNo
Fastest Shutter Speed1/80001/8000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)8 FPS11 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)7 FPS11 FPS
Notes for High FPS ShootingCompressed 12-bit raw at 8 FPS (uncompressed 14-bit raw is available at 7 FPS)None
Buffer Size (Raw)36 frames (8 FPS)59 frames (11 FPS)
Autofocus SystemHybrid PDAF with deep learning subject recognitionHybrid PDAF with deep learning subject recognition
Autofocus Points693 759
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-4 EV-3 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/1601/160
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownNoNo
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)10 bits10 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)10 bits10 bits
Raw VideoNoNo
4K Maximum Framerate60 FPS120 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate120 FPS240 FPS
Additional Video Crop Factor1.24x crop at 4K 60p (4K 30p has no additional crop)Extra 1.58x crop at 4K 120p (otherwise no additional crop)
Chroma Subsampling4:2:24:2:2
Video Recording Limit780 min780 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots1 1
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-II)SD (UHS-II)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.0 in3.0 in
Rear LCD Resolution1.04 million dots1.04 million dots
Articulating LCDFully ArticulatingFully Articulating
TouchscreenYesYes
ViewfinderEVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification0.70x1.07x (0.69x FF equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution2.36 million dots2.36 million dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoNoNo
Headphone JackYesYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashNoNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType C 3.2 Gen 1Type C 3.2 Gen 2
Battery TypeNP-FZ100NP-FZ100
Battery Life (Viewfinder)490 frames550 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)530 frames570 frames
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)515 g (1.14 lbs.)493 g (1.09 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)124 x 71 x 63 mm (4.9 x 2.8 x 2.5″)122 x 69 x 64 mm (4.8 x 2.7 x 2.5″)1
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$3000 (Check Current Price)$1400 (Check Current Price)
Used PricesSony a7CR Used PricesSony a6700 Used Prices
1The Sony a6700’s depth measurment in this table excludes the optional rubber cap for the viewfinder


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