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Canon R8 vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
71 Imaging
78 Features
85 Overall
80
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61 Imaging
80 Features
92 Overall
84

Canon R8 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2023
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released October 2021
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7 III
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Canon R8 vs Sony A7 IV Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon R8 and Sony A7 IV, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and A7 IV (33MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R8 was introduced 16 months later than the A7 IV making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the R8 matches up versus the A7 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Sony A7 IV

		

		

			
 R8 A7 IV 
ReleasedFebruary 2023October 2021More recent by 16 months
Display resolution1620k1440kSharper display (+180k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Canon R8

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R8 and Sony A7 IV

		

		

			
 R8 A7 IV 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R8 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R8 has got physical dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) while the Sony A7 IV has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Compare the Canon R8 and Sony A7 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the R8 compared to the A7 IV.
Canon R8 vs Sony A7 IV size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and A7 IV is 71 and 61 respectively.
Canon R8 vs Sony A7 IV top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R8 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R8 and A7 IV.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony A7 IV to give more detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher R8 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R8 vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R8 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R8 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R8 Portrait photography features
Sony A7 IV Portrait photography features
86
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
81
 has manual focus
 amazing MP (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 no liveview feature
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Street Comparison
 Canon R8 as a Street photography camera
 Sony A7 IV as a Street photography camera
77
 screen articulates
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 does not have image stabilization
79
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts touch to focus
 environment proof
 above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R8
Sports photography with Sony A7 IV
72
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 sensor has phase detect AF
 painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery (290 per charge)
84
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (33MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 great battery pack (600 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 no liveview feature
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Travel Comparison
Canon R8 Travel photography info
Sony A7 IV Travel photography info
77
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 not so great battery (290 per charge)
80
 great battery pack (600 shots)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 amazing MP (33 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R8 Landscape photography information
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography information
78
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery (290 shots)
83
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 great battery pack (600 per charge)
 two card slots
 no liveview feature
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R8
Vlogging with Sony A7 IV
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 offers face detection focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external microphone port
 does not have image stabilization
80
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external microphone socket
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Canon R8 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Sony A7 IV
 Canon EOS R8Sony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R8 Sony Alpha A7 IV
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2021-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 33 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 7008 x 4672
Highest native ISO 102400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 1053 759
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Sony E
Amount of lenses 37 172
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 461g (1.02 lbs) 699g (1.54 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3295 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images 600 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Dual
Launch pricing $1,499 $2,500