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Canon R7 vs Sony FX30

Portability
64
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Canon R7 vs Sony FX30 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Released May 2022
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2022
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Canon R7 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon R7 vs Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and FX30 (26MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R7 was introduced 4 months earlier than the FX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the R7 scores versus the FX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Sony FX30

 R7 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Canon R7

 FX30 R7 
Screen resolution2360k1620kClearer screen (+740k dot)

Common features in the Canon R7 and Sony FX30

 R7 FX30 
IntroducedMay 2022September 2022Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3.00"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R7 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R7 has got outside dimensions of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the R7 against the FX30.

Canon R7 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R7 and FX30 is 64 and 64 respectively.

Canon R7 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon R7 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R7 and FX30.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon R7 to provide greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon R7 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Canon R7 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R7 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
high MP (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
83
manual focus
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R7
Street photography with Sony FX30
74
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (32,000)
heavier than average (612g)
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
heavier than others in class (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R7 Sports photography advice
Sony FX30 Sports photography advice
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (660 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (570 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R7 Travel photography advice
Sony FX30 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery power (660 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
high MP (33MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than average (612g)
74
better than average battery power (570 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
excellent megapixels (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R7 Landscape photography details
Sony FX30 Landscape photography details
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (660 shots)
2 card slots
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery power (570 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R7 Vlogging info
Sony FX30 Vlogging info
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
heavier than average (612 grams)
74
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
heavier than others in class (646 grams)
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Canon R7 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Sony FX30
 Canon EOS R7Sony FX30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R7 Sony FX30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2022-05-24 2022-09-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 26 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 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 32000 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 651 759
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 35 187
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 612 grams (1.35 pounds) 646 grams (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
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 images 570 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Double UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail price $1,499 $1,800