Canon R vs Sony A7S
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Canon R vs Sony A7S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Push to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
- Announced September 2018
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched April 2014
- Successor is Sony A7S II

Canon R vs Sony A7S Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon R versus Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and A7S (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

The R was revealed 4 years later than the A7S and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the R grades versus the A7S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon R vs Sony A7S Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R & Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are provided at Canon R Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R over the Sony A7S
R | A7S | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | April 2014 | Fresher by 54 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1230k | Crisper screen (+870k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Canon R
A7S | R |
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Common features in the Canon R and Sony A7S
R | A7S | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Canon R vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R has 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) whilst the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R versus Sony A7S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the R against the A7S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R and A7S is 62 and 77 respectively.

Canon R vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R and A7S.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon R to provide greater detail because of its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher R should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R vs Sony A7S Specifications
Canon EOS R | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS R | Sony Alpha A7S |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2018-09-05 | 2014-04-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 30 megapixel | 12 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 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 40000 | 409600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 5655 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon RF | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 17 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 660g (1.46 pounds) | 489g (1.08 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 89 | 87 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.5 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.5 | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | 2742 | 3702 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | 360 photos |
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 | |
Storage media | SD card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $2,299 | $1,998 |