Testseek.com have collected 147 expert reviews of the Sony Alpha A7R and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Alpha A7R.
December 2013
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147 Reviews
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154 Reviews
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The editors liked
Large megapixel count
Rugged weather sealed body
Very compact for a full frame
Second cheapest full frame camera
The editors didn't like
Slow burst rate of just 4fps
Uses only contrast AF
Making it slower than the competition
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Published: 2013-12-10, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Small size, incredible low ISO full-frame image quality, excellent viewfinder quality, tilt-angle LCD, button customisation. focus peaking for accurate manual focus adjust
Poor battery life, some autofocus inaccuracy - and less capable than the more budget A7, full FE lens system yet to materialise, high ISO quality not class-leading
To some the A7R's presence may baffle. A pricier and, in part, less featured A7 - what's the point? Well, our friends, this specialist kit is all about superior image quality. And it's here that the Alpha A7R really stands out. At low ISO settings...
Full-frame sensor in compact body, Superb stills and videos, Excellent OLED EVF, Good quality even at high ISOs
No built-in flash, Slow burst mode, Battery could be stronger, Makes louder noises than A7
If you can afford – or find – either of these cameras, buy one. Year 2013 isn't over yet but the Sony Alpha A7 and A7R are prime candidates for DT's Cameras of The Year award. In fact, barring the release of a spectacular model from the majors in Decemb...
36Megapixel fullframe sensor, Exceptionally good picture quality, Fast autofocus, Big, comfortable, goodquality viewfinder, Plenty of controls, good layout, practical handling, Video: excellent image quality and sound, Compact and light, Good range of con
Battery life is way too low (240 photos), No standalone battery charger (USB cable only), Slow to start up (3 seconds), Big file sizes can prove challenging for some computers when editing, No touchscreen, No builtin flash, No way of entering the focal le
The Sony Alpha 7R is an impeccably good camera that's not far from flawless. Picture quality is exceptionally good, the controls and lightweight build ensure first-rate handling, and the autofocus is fast in spite of the fact that it only uses a contrast-...
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Published: 2013-10-17, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: Not content with launching one full-frame compact system camera, Sony has gone and launched two. The Sony Alpha A7R joins the A7 model, but offers a significant push in resolution. That sensor houses 36 million pixels. Wowzers. But that's not all, the "R...
High resolution sensor, No AA filter, Full frame, Inbuilt Wi, Fi
No touchscreen
Both the Sony A7 and the A7R are fantastic innovations. But for now, the system isn't quite complete enough. Although image quality is fantastic, it feels as if there are a few kinks that need to be ironed out, most importantly improved battery life, and...
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Abstract: For those wanting to step up from entry-level to midrange ILCs, there are many things to consider, including the choice between a DSLR or mirrorless camera, what sensor size suits you best, how important video is to you, and of course the lens system.Whil...
Published: 2015-11-25, Author: Samuel , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: Within this category, which includes body-only cameras costing $2000 or more (based on MSRP in the US), you'll find some of the fiercest competitors the camera industry has to offer. This includes cameras with 50 or more megapixels geared perfectly for st...
Abstract: What's the best camera body that money can buy? We test a veritable wish list of cameras, in pursuit of perfection.1. Canon EOS 5D Mark III, £2,250 / $2,500 An easily manageable sub-1kg body that packs a 22.3MP sensor, Digic 5+ processor, 6fps shooting an...
Abstract: This roundup contains the majority of current full-frame camera offerings available. Full-frame cameras have image sensors as large as a frame of 35mm film...
