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Canon 7D vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
56
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Canon 7D vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Released November 2009
  • New Model is Canon 7D MII
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A7R III
  • Updated by Sony A7R V
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Canon 7D vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon 7D versus Sony A7R IV, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The 7D was launched 10 years earlier than the A7R IV which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 7D grades against the A7R IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Sony A7R IV

 7D A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Canon 7D

 A7R IV 7D 
AnnouncedJuly 2019November 2009More modern by 117 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k920kCrisper screen (+520k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 7D and Sony A7R IV

 7D A7R IV 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon 7D vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 7D enjoys physical measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 7D and the A7R IV.

Canon 7D vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7D and A7R IV is 56 and 62 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and A7R IV.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 7D because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R IV will show extra detail utilizing its extra 43MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 7D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 7D vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography details
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography details
74
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
88
you can focus manually
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D Sports photography information
Sony A7R IV Sports photography information
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (800 shots)
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (670 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D Travel photography details
Sony A7R IV Travel photography details
54
environment proofing
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (800 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
better than average battery (670 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
fantastic sensor resolution (61MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (800 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
88
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery (670 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
29
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
37
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 7D vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Sony A7R IV
 Canon EOS 7DSony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 7D Sony Alpha A7R IV
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-11-06 2019-07-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Dual Digic 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max boosted ISO 12800 102800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 19 567
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony E
Available lenses 326 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860 gr (1.90 lbs) 665 gr (1.47 lbs)
Dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 99
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 14.8
DXO Low light score 854 3344
Other
Battery life 800 pictures 670 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Two
Price at launch $1,050 $3,498