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Canon R8 vs Sony A7

Portability
71
Imaging
79
Features
85
Overall
81
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Canon R8 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7 II
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Canon R8 vs Sony A7 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon R8 vs Sony A7, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the A7 (24MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The R8 was launched 9 years later than the A7 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the R8 matches up against the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Sony A7

 R8 A7 
RevealedFebruary 2023January 2014Fresher by 111 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1230kSharper screen (+390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Canon R8

 A7 R8 

Common features in the Canon R8 and Sony A7

 R8 A7 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen size

Canon R8 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R8 enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) and the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the R8 vs the A7.

Canon R8 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and A7 is 71 and 78 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Canon R8 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R8 and A7.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The newer R8 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon R8 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R8
Portrait photography with Sony A7
87
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
82
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R8
Street photography with Sony A7
78
screen articulates fully
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competitors (474 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R8
Sports photography with Sony A7
72
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R8 Travel photography advice
Sony A7 Travel photography advice
77
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
69
lighter than competitors (474g)
weather proof
decent MP (24 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R8 Landscape photography features
Sony A7 Landscape photography features
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R8 Vlogging details
Sony A7 Vlogging details
77
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
does not have image stabilization
36
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
lighter than competitors (474g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R8 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Sony A7
 Canon EOS R8Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R8 Sony Alpha A7
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2014-01-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1053 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 37 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 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 PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 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 PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 461 gr (1.02 lbs) 474 gr (1.04 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 93 90
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 14.2
DXO Low light score 3295 2248
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 340 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,499 $798