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Canon R7 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
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Canon EOS R7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
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Canon R7 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise 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
  • Released May 2022
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost 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
  • Launched July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R III
  • Successor is Sony A7R V
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Canon R7 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon R7 versus Sony A7R IV, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The R7 was brought out 2 years later than the A7R IV and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the R7 matches up vs the A7R IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Sony A7R IV

		

		

			
 R7 A7R IV 
LaunchedMay 2022July 2019Fresher by 35 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1440kClearer screen (+180k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Canon R7

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R7 and Sony A7R IV

		

		

			
 R7 A7R IV 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R7 offers 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 A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
Check out the Canon R7 versus Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R7 versus the A7R IV.
Canon R7 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R7 and A7R IV is 64 and 62 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R7 and A7R IV.
Clearly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R7 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7R IV will resolve greater detail having its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger R7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R7 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
85
 has manual focus
 MP count amazing (33MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
88
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is high (61MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports face detect focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R7 Street photography information
Sony A7R IV Street photography information
74
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 has touch to focus
 environment proofing
 great ISO range (32,000)
 more heavy than competitors in class (612 grams)
79
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 weather proofing
 great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R7
Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
87
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count amazing (33MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (660 shots)
 has phase detect autofocus
90
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is high (61MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (670 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R7 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R IV Travel photography factors
74
 better than average battery pack (660 per charge)
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 MP count amazing (33MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competitors in class (612 grams)
74
 better than average battery power (670 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 sensor resolution is high (61 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R7 Landscape photography info
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography info
86
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count amazing (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 great ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (660 shots)
 2 card slots
88
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is high (61 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 great high ISO (32,000)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (670 shots)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R7 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R IV Vlogging highlights
74
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has microphone support
 more heavy than competitors in class (612g)
37
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes microphone support
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Canon R7 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Sony A7R IV
 Canon EOS R7Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R7 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-05-24 2019-07-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 32000 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
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 651 567
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Sony E
Total lenses 35 121
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 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    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 612 grams (1.35 lb) 665 grams (1.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 660 images 670 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Double UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $1,499 $3,498