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Canon R vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Canon R vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Canon R
(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
Sony A7R IV
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Sony A7R IV

 R A7R IV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1440kSharper screen (+660k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Canon R

 A7R IV R 
ReleasedJuly 2019September 2018More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Canon R and Sony A7R IV

 R A7R IV 
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).

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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.

Canon R vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon R vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography information
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography information
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
88
has manual focus
resolution is great (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography information
Sony A7R IV Street photography information
73
screen can move to multiple angles
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography features
Sony A7R IV Sports photography features
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (370 per charge)
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (670 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography factors
Sony A7R IV Travel photography factors
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (30MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (370 per charge)
74
great battery pack (670 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R
Landscape photography with Sony A7R IV
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (40,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (370 per charge)
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (670 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging features
Sony A7R IV Vlogging features
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
37
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon R vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Sony A7R IV
 Canon EOS RSony Alpha A7R IV
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