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Canon R7 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
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Canon EOS R7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69 Imaging
71 Features
84 Overall
76

Canon R7 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Introduced May 2022
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released November 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A7
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 III
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Canon R7 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon R7 and Sony A7 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R7 was introduced 7 years later than the A7 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the R7 matches up vs the A7 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Sony A7 II

		

		

			
 R7 A7 II 
ReleasedMay 2022November 2014Fresher by 92 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1230kClearer screen (+390k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Canon R7

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R7 and Sony A7 II

		

		

			
 R7 A7 II 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R7 comes with physical dimensions of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
See the Canon R7 and Sony A7 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the R7 versus the A7 II.
Canon R7 vs Sony A7 II size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R7 and A7 II is 64 and 69 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R7 and A7 II.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R7 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Canon R7 will resolve extra detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer R7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
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Canon R7 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A7 II as a Portrait photography camera
85
 manual focus
 megapixel count high (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
82
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Street photography camera
 Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
74
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 environment proof
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 more heavy than competitors in class (612g)
80
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R7 Sports photography advice
Sony A7 II Sports photography advice
87
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count high (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 good battery (660 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
74
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
 terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Canon R7 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 II Travel photography highlights
74
 good battery (660 CIPA)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 megapixel count high (33MP)
 selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competitors in class (612g)
61
 weather sealing
 good megapixels (24MP)
 terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R7 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 II Landscape photography advice
86
 manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count high (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 good battery (660 per charge)
 has double storage slots
80
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R7 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7 II Vlogging highlights
74
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (612g)
36
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with microphone socket
 does not posses selfie friendly display
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Canon R7 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Sony A7 II
 Canon EOS R7Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R7 Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-24 2014-11-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6960 x 4640 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 651 117
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Sony E
Available lenses 35 121
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 612g (1.35 lb) 599g (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 660 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Type of storage Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two One
Retail pricing $1,499 $1,456