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Canon R7 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
64 Imaging
74 Features
93 Overall
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Canon EOS R7 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
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Canon R7 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Released May 2022
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Replaced the Sony A9
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Canon R7 vs Sony A9 II Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon R7 vs Sony A9 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The R7 was introduced 2 years after the A9 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the R7 grades vs the A9 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Sony A9 II

          

          

            
 R7 A9 II 
ReleasedMay 2022October 2019More modern by 33 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1440kSharper screen (+180k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Canon R7

          

          

            
 A9 II R7 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon R7 and Sony A9 II

          

          

            
 R7 A9 II 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon R7 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon R7 enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Look at the Canon R7 vs Sony A9 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the R7 versus the A9 II.
Canon R7 vs Sony A9 II size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R7 and A9 II is 64 and 62 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon R7 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R7 and A9 II.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R7 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Canon R7 will render extra detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent R7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

            Canon R7 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon R7 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon R7 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon R7 Portrait photography factors
Sony A9 II Portrait photography factors
84
 you can focus manually
 MP count great (33MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detection focus
 saves RAW files
85
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R7
Street photography with Sony A9 II
74
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 features touch focus
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 more heavy than competition (612g)
78
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 environment proofing
 above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R7 Sports photography info
Sony A9 II Sports photography info
87
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (33 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 great battery (660 CIPA)
 supports phase detect auto focus
87
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 good battery life (690 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R7 Travel photography advice
Sony A9 II Travel photography advice
74
 great battery (660 CIPA)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 features touch focus
 MP count great (33 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition (612g)
73
 good battery life (690 shots)
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
86
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (33MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 great battery (660 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
86
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 good battery life (690 CIPA)
 two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R7 Vlogging information
Sony A9 II Vlogging information
74
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external microphone port
 more heavy than competition (612 grams)
36
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone socket
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Canon R7 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Sony A9 II
 Canon EOS R7Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R7 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-05-24 2019-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 33MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 32000 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 651 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 35 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 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    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 612g (1.35 pounds) 678g (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 660 images 690 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Double UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Dual Dual
Launch cost $1,499 $4,498