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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
Photography Glossary

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

		

		

			
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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