Canon R vs Sony A7R IV

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).

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.