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Canon R8 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
71
Imaging
79
Features
85
Overall
81
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Canon R8 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2023
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A7R III
  • Successor is Sony A7R V
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Canon R8 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon R8 and Sony A7R IV, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and A7R IV (61MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R8 was brought out 3 years after the A7R IV which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the R8 scores against the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Sony A7R IV

 R8 A7R IV 
ReleasedFebruary 2023July 2019More modern by 44 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1440kClearer display (+180k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Canon R8

 A7R IV R8 

Common features in the Canon R8 and Sony A7R IV

 R8 A7R IV 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R8 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R8 enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the R8 versus the A7R IV.

Canon R8 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and A7R IV is 71 and 62 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Canon R8 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and A7R IV.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A7R IV to show greater detail having its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer R8 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R8 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R8 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography advice
87
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
88
focusing manually
amazing MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R8 Street photography features
Sony A7R IV Street photography features
78
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R8 Sports photography factors
Sony A7R IV Sports photography factors
72
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (670 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R8 Travel photography features
Sony A7R IV Travel photography features
77
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
74
good battery pack (670 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
amazing MP (61 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R8
Landscape photography with Sony A7R IV
78
manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (290 per charge)
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (670 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R8 Vlogging information
Sony A7R IV Vlogging information
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
37
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon R8 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Sony A7R IV
 Canon EOS R8Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R8 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2023-02-08 2019-07-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 61MP
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 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 102400 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 102800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1053 567
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Sony E
Available lenses 37 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 461 gr (1.02 pounds) 665 gr (1.47 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 93 99
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 14.8
DXO Low light rating 3295 3344
Other
Battery life 290 photos 670 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Two
Launch pricing $1,499 $3,498