Sony a7CR vs Sony a6700
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7CR and Sony a6700. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.
These two camera models were both released 2023.Camera | Released |
Sony a7CR | 2023 |
Sony a6700 | 2023 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a7CR has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor while Sony a6700 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a7CR | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Sony a6700 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Resolution
Sony a7CR has a 60 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a6700 has 26 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a7CR |
60 MP
60217344 pixels 9504 x 6336 |
Sony a6700 |
26 MP
25560576 pixels 6192 x 4128 |
Sony a7CR has a 136 % larger resolution than Sony a6700. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 32000.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a7CR | 100-32000 |
Sony a6700 | 100-32000 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7CR
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6700
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a7CR can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Sony a6700 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a7CR | 8 |
Sony a6700 | 11 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a7CR and Sony a6700 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Sony a7CR weighs 515 gr (equal to 1.14 lb) which is 4% heavier than Sony a6700 and its 493 gr (or 1.09 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a7CR | 515 gr 1.14 lb |
Sony a6700 | 493 gr 1.09 lb |
Sony a7CR vs Sony a6700 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7CR and Sony a6700, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a7CR |
Sony a6700 |
Name | Sony a7CR | Sony a6700 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a7CR |
Sony a6700 |
Release Year | 2023 | 2023 |
Release Date | 2023-08-29 | 2023-07-12 |
MSRP | 2999 USD | 1399 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a7CR |
Sony a6700 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a7CR |
Sony a6700 |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Resolution | 9504 x 6336 pixels | 6192 x 4128 pixels |
Megapixels | 60 MP | 26 MP |
Image Processor | BIONZ XR | BIONZ XR |
Image |
Sony a7CR |
Sony a6700 |
ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 100 - 32000 |
White Balance Presets | 9 | 10 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis)) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 7 stops | 5 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a7CR |
Sony a6700 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 693 | 759 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a7CR |
Sony a6700 |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 1030000 | 1036800 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.7x | 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2359296 | 2360000 |
Photography features |
Sony a7CR |
Sony a6700 |
Frames per second | 8 fps | 11 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a7CR |
Sony a6700 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 XAVC-HS |
H.264 H.265 XAVC-S XAVC-HS |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a7CR |
Sony a6700 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a7CR |
Sony a6700 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac 2x2 MIMO + Bluetooth 5.0) |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac MIMO 2x2) |
Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone) | Yes (via App) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a7CR |
Sony a6700 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
NP-FZ100
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 520 shots | 570 shots |
Width | 124 mm | 122 mm |
Height | 71 mm | 69 mm |
Depth | 63 mm | 64 mm |
Weight | 515 gram | 493 gram |