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Canon R7 vs Sony A6500

Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
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Canon EOS R7 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
74

Canon R7 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Launched May 2022
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A6300
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Canon R7 vs Sony A6500 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon R7 vs Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and A6500 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R7 was introduced 5 years later than the A6500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the R7 matches up vs the A6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Sony A6500

		

		

			
 R7 A6500 
LaunchedMay 2022October 2016More recent by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k922kCrisper screen (+698k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Canon R7

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R7 and Sony A6500

		

		

			
 R7 A6500 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R7 has got outside 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 A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Check out the Canon R7 vs Sony A6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the R7 vs the A6500.
Canon R7 vs Sony A6500 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R7 and A6500 is 64 and 81 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R7 and A6500.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon R7 to resolve greater detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer R7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
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Canon R7 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R7 Portrait photography details
Sony A6500 Portrait photography details
85
 has manual focus
 great  resolution (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
80
 focusing manually
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R7 Street photography factors
Sony A6500 Street photography factors
74
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 boasts touch focus
 environment proofing
 great high ISO (32,000)
 more heavy than competition in class (612g)
85
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 supports touch focus
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R7
Sports photography with Sony A6500
87
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great  resolution (33MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (660 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
77
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 supports phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R7
Travel photography with Sony A6500
74
 better than average battery pack (660 shots)
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 great  resolution (33 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competition in class (612 grams)
74
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 not so great battery life (350 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R7 Landscape photography factors
Sony A6500 Landscape photography factors
86
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great  resolution (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 great high ISO (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (660 per charge)
 2 card slots
79
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R7 Vlogging features
Sony A6500 Vlogging features
74
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (612 grams)
39
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with microphone support
 does not have a selfie friendly display
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Canon R7 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Sony A6500
 Canon EOS R7Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R7 Sony Alpha a6500
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-24 2016-10-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 651 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Sony E
Total lenses 35 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 612 gr (1.35 lb) 453 gr (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1405
Other
Battery life 660 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Storage type Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 2 1
Price at release $1,499 $1,298