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Canon R7 vs Sony A7R

Portability
64
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Canon R7 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase 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
  • Announced May 2022
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7R II
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Canon R7 vs Sony A7R Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon R7 vs Sony A7R, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the R7 (33MP) and the A7R (36MP) is pretty comparable but the R7 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The R7 was manufactured 8 years after the A7R which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the R7 scores versus the A7R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Sony A7R

 R7 A7R 
AnnouncedMay 2022February 2014Newer by 101 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1230kSharper screen (+390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Canon R7

 A7R R7 

Common features in the Canon R7 and Sony A7R

 R7 A7R 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Canon R7 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R7 has got external dimensions of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) while the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the R7 and the A7R.

Canon R7 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R7 and A7R is 64 and 78 respectively.

Canon R7 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Canon R7 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R7 and A7R.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R will produce extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger R7 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon R7 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Canon R7 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R7 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R7
Portrait photography with Sony A7R
85
you can focus manually
great megapixels (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
84
focusing manually
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R7 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R as a Street photography camera
74
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than competitors in class (612 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (465g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R7 Sports photography information
Sony A7R Sports photography information
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (660 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery life (340 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery (660 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
great megapixels (33 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (612g)
70
lighter than competitors in class (465 grams)
weather sealing
megapixel count great (36MP)
low battery life (340 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R Landscape photography highlights
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (660 per charge)
has dual storage slots
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
low battery life (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R7 Vlogging information
Sony A7R Vlogging information
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (612 grams)
36
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
lighter than competitors in class (465g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon R7 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Sony A7R
 Canon EOS R7Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R7 Sony Alpha A7R
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-24 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6960 x 4640 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 651 25
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 35 121
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 612g (1.35 lb) 465g (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 660 shots 340 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch price $1,499 $1,898