Canon R vs Sony A7R IV
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Canon R vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
- Introduced September 2018
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Released July 2019
- Earlier Model is Sony A7R III
- Newer Model is Sony A7R V
Canon R vs Sony A7R IV Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon R vs Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and A7R IV (61MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Full frame).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe R was manufactured 10 months prior to the A7R IV which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R matches up against the A7R IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon R vs Sony A7R IV Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R over the Sony A7R IV
R | A7R IV | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1440k | Sharper screen (+660k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Canon R
A7R IV | R | |||
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Released | July 2019 | September 2018 | More recent by 10 months |
Common features in the Canon R and Sony A7R IV
R | A7R IV | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon R vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon R comes with exterior dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R vs Sony A7R IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the R compared to the A7R IV.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R and A7R IV is 62 and 62 respectively.
Canon R vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R and A7R IV.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A7R IV to offer you more detail due to its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older R is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon R vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
Canon EOS R | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS R | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-09-05 | 2019-07-16 |
Physical type | 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 | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 30 megapixel | 61 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 9504 x 6336 |
Highest native ISO | 40000 | 32000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 102800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 5655 | 567 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount 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 dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 5,760k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (with LP-E6N only) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) | 665 grams (1.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 89 | 99 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.5 | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.5 | 14.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 2742 | 3344 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | 670 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD card (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Price at release | $2,299 | $3,498 |