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Canon R vs Sony A7R II

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Canon R vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Released September 2018
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7R
  • New Model is Sony A7R III
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Canon R vs Sony A7R II Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon R versus Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and A7R II (42MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R was revealed 3 years after the A7R II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the R grades against the A7R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Sony A7R II

 R A7R II 
ReleasedSeptember 2018June 2015More modern by 40 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kSharper screen (+871k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Canon R

 A7R II R 

Common features in the Canon R and Sony A7R II

 R A7R II 
Focus manually More precise focus

Canon R vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R features outside measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Canon R versus Sony A7R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the R against the A7R II.

Canon R vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R and A7R II is 62 and 68 respectively.

Canon R vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R and A7R II.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony A7R II to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger R is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
85
has manual focus
high resolution (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Sports photography camera
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (370 per charge)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography advice
Sony A7R II Travel photography advice
73
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is amazing (30MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (370 CIPA)
62
weather proofing
high resolution (42 megapixels)
terrible battery life (290 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography features
Sony A7R II Landscape photography features
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
sensor resolution is amazing (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (40,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (370 per charge)
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging factors
Sony A7R II Vlogging factors
73
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon R vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Sony A7R II
 Canon EOS RSony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-05 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6720 x 4480 7974 x 5316
Max native ISO 40000 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 5655 399
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 17 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 625g (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 89 98
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 13.9
DXO Low light score 2742 3434
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 290 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $2,299 $2,913