Sony's first full-frame mirrorless — 36.4MP with E-mount, pioneering the mirrorless revolution.
The Sony A7R launched in 2013 as the high-resolution variant of Sony's groundbreaking A7 — the first full-frame mirrorless camera. Its 36.4MP sensor without an optical low-pass filter targeted landscape and studio photographers wanting maximum detail.
The 36.4MP full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor delivers outstanding resolution with very good dynamic range. 25-point contrast-detect AF — functional but slow compared to later models. 4fps burst. No internal 4K — limited to 1080p video. Clean images to ISO 3200.
Compact body at 407g — light for full-frame. 2.36M-dot OLED EVF. 3-inch tilting LCD — not touch. Sony FE mount. Single SD card slot. WiFi and NFC. Micro-USB. Small NP-FW50 battery limits shot count.
Available used at budget prices — outstanding value for 36.4MP full-frame. The slow AF and short battery life were major criticisms. The A7R II improved dramatically in every respect. Check shutter count — rated 500,000 actuations. A pioneering camera that opened the full-frame mirrorless era.