Sony A7R
Mirrorless Cameras

A7R

Sony

Released Jan 1, 2014 · Analysis updated Mar 19, 2026

Sony A7R offers a lightweight, compact full-frame mirrorless design with a 36.3MP sensor for excellent image quality. The Sony A7R scores 79/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the mirrorless cameras category. Coverage includes reviews from Stuckincustoms, Dpreview, Digital-photography-school, and Eoshd.

Critic Score

What's this?
79

based on 4 expert reviews

StuckincustomsDpreviewDigital-photography-schoolEoshd

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

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Pros

  • Lightweight design(2)
  • Full frame sensor(2)

Cons

  • Limited native lens selection(2)
  • Dated avchd video file format(2)
  • Awkwardly placed video record button(2)

4 Expert Reviews

95

The Sony a7R is a game-changing full-frame mirrorless camera that combines a huge sensor, interchangeable lenses, small size, and low cost.

82
Feb 13, 2014

The Sony a7R delivers excellent image quality in a compact full-frame mirrorless body, though it has some handling quirks and requires careful technique.

73
Feb 19, 2014

The Sony A7R is a technological marvel with superb image quality but frustrating ergonomics and numerous quirks that require workarounds.

65
Jan 31, 2014

The Sony A7R is a largely very brave and respectable job on the A7 and A7R as a stills camera, but falls well short of the competition for video.