Canon R7 vs Sony A7c
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Canon R7 vs Sony A7c Key Specs
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- 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
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Revealed September 2020
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Below, we will be looking at the Canon R7 versus Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and A7c (24MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe R7 was manufactured 21 months later than the A7c which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon R7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the R7 matches up vs the A7c in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Sony A7c
| R7 | A7c | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2022 | September 2020 | More recent by 21 months | |
| Screen resolution | 1620k | 922k | Clearer screen (+698k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Canon R7
| A7c | R7 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon R7 and Sony A7c
| R7 | A7c | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
| Screen dimension | 3.00" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
| Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon R7 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon R7 has physical measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) while the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the R7 compared to the A7c.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R7 and A7c is 64 and 78 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R7 and A7c.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R7 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Canon R7 will render extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger R7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon R7 vs Sony A7c Specifications
| Canon EOS R7 | Sony Alpha A7c | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon EOS R7 | Sony Alpha A7c |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2022-05-24 | 2020-09-14 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 33 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 51200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 651 | 693 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 35 | 122 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3.00" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,620k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,360k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | 0.59x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 15.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 612 gr (1.35 lbs) | 509 gr (1.12 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 660 photographs | 740 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6NH | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Double UHS-II SD card slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
| Card slots | 2 | Single |
| Price at launch | $1,499 | $1,800 |