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Canon R7 vs Sony A9

Portability
64 Imaging
74 Features
93 Overall
81
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
81

Canon R7 vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost 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
  • Revealed May 2022
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Updated by Sony A9 II
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Canon R7 vs Sony A9 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon R7 versus Sony A9, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and A9 (24MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R7 was introduced 5 years after the A9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the R7 matches up vs the A9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Sony A9

					

					

						
 R7 A9 
LaunchedMay 2022April 2017Newer by 63 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1440kCrisper display (+180k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Canon R7

					

					

						
 A9 R7 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon R7 and Sony A9

					

					

						
 R7 A9 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon R7 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R7 enjoys physical measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Examine the Canon R7 versus Sony A9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the R7 vs the A9.
Canon R7 vs Sony A9 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R7 and A9 is 64 and 65 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon R7 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R7 and A9.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R7 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon R7 will provide more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent R7 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

						Canon R7 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon R7 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon R7 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A9 as a Portrait photography camera
84
 has manual focus
 MP count fantastic (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
83
 manual focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 provides face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R7 Street photography details
Sony A9 Street photography details
74
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 features focus via touch
 weather proof
 great high ISO (32,000)
 more heavy than competition (612 grams)
79
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 environment proof
 good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A9 as a Sports photography camera
87
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 good battery power (660 shots)
 supports phase detect AF
86
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 high frames per second (20.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R7
Travel photography with Sony A9
74
 good battery power (660 per charge)
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 MP count fantastic (33MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition (612g)
73
 better than average battery pack (650 shots)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 resolution is good (24MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R7 Landscape photography information
Sony A9 Landscape photography information
86
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (33MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 great high ISO (32,000)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 good battery power (660 shots)
 2 card slots
85
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 good high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R7 Vlogging features
Sony A9 Vlogging features
74
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external microphone support
 more heavy than competition (612g)
36
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone jack
 display is not selfie friendly
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Canon R7 vs Sony A9 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Sony A9
 Canon EOS R7Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R7 Sony Alpha A9
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-05-24 2017-04-19
Body design 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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 32000 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 651 693
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Sony E
Total lenses 35 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 612g (1.35 lb) 673g (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 660 photographs 650 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Double UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 2 2
Price at release $1,499 $4,498