Canon R vs Sony a1

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon R and Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and a1 (50MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R was unveiled 3 years earlier than the a1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the R scores versus the a1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R & Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon R Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon R comes with 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 a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the R compared to the a1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R and a1 is 62 and 61 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R and a1.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony a1 to show more detail having an extra 20MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older R will be behind in sensor tech.