Sony Alpha ILCE-7CM2L/B_EDIAV_1 Black
Packing a 61MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ XR processor into a 454g body, it delivers 15 stops of dynamic range and 10-bit 4K60p video with S-Log3. The 7-stop IBIS system and 693-point phase detection autofocus enable sharp, steady handheld shooting despite its compact size. This camera is best for product and studio photographers who need extreme 240.8MP pixel-shift resolution in a lightweight package.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong af (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong evf (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong display (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)
- Below average build (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 61 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 693 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 7 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha ILCE-7CM2L/B_EDIAV_1 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 693 | 425 | 493 | 779 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 8 | 15 | 30 | 75 | 40 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 454 | 579 | 1160 | 575 | 608 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha ILCE-7CM2L/B_EDIAV_1 | 91.2 | 87.8 | 20.5 | 75.7 | 57.7 | 78.4 | 47 | 87.6 | 49.9 | 32.4 | 15.3 | 96 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 8.7 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.7 | 22 | 89.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.2 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 14.6 | 99.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 99.8 | 91.4 | 99.6 | 85.1 | 51.7 | 96 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.7 | 17.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall53.8
- Video55.8
- Travel39.3
- Youtube57.6
- Beginner49.1
- Vlogging61.3
- Streaming54.5
- Photography65.9
- Wedding Events52.1
- Sports Wildlife55.5
- Product Photography62.8
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