Canon R7 vs Sony A6000
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![Canon EOS R7 front Canon EOS R7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R7/Canon-R7-front.jpg)
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65 Features
78 Overall
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Canon R7 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
- Revealed May 2022
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Launched April 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-6
- Successor is Sony A6300
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Canon R7 vs Sony A6000 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon R7 and Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and A6000 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
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The R7 was released 8 years later than the A6000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon R7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the R7 grades versus the A6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon R7 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R7 and Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are available at Canon R7 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Sony A6000
R7 | A6000 | |||
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Launched | May 2022 | ![]() | April 2014 | More recent by 99 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+698k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Canon R7
A6000 | R7 |
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Common features in the Canon R7 and Sony A6000
R7 | A6000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Canon R7 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R7 has got external dimensions of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R7 and Sony A6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the R7 vs the A6000.
![Canon R7 vs Sony A6000 size comparison Canon R7 vs Sony A6000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R7-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R7 and A6000 is 64 and 85 respectively.
![Canon R7 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison Canon R7 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R7-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon R7 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R7 and A6000.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon R7 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent R7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon R7 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison Canon R7 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-R7-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon R7 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon R7 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon R7 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R7-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon R7 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Canon EOS R7 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS R7 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2022-05-24 | 2014-04-23 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
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 |
Max resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 32000 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 651 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon RF | Sony E |
Available lenses | 35 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,620 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 15.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 612 gr (1.35 lbs) | 344 gr (0.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 660 images | 360 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6NH | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | Double UHS-II SD card slot | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Pricing at release | $1,499 | $548 |