Canon R8 vs Sony A7R V
Portability
71 Imaging
78 Features
85 Overall
80
71 Imaging
78 Features
85 Overall
80
Portability
60 Imaging
84 Features
96 Overall
88
60 Imaging
84 Features
96 Overall
88
Canon R8 vs Sony A7R V Key Specs
Canon R8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
- Revealed February 2023
Sony A7R V
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(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
- Revealed October 2022
- Old Model is Sony A7R IV
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Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon R8 vs Sony A7R V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and A7R V (61MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).
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Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the R8 matches up against the A7R V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Sony A7R V
| R8 | A7R V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Canon R8
| A7R V | R8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.20" |  | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2360k |  | 1620k | Sharper screen (+740k dot) |
Common features in the Canon R8 and Sony A7R V
| R8 | A7R V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2023 |  | October 2022 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon R8 vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon R8 offers external measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) while the Sony A7R V has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the R8 and the A7R V.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R8 and A7R V is 71 and 60 respectively.
Canon R8 vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R8 and A7R V.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony A7R V to result in greater detail having its extra 37MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R8 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
manual focus
high resolution (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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fully articulated screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
does not have image stabilization
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Canon R8 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Sports photography camera
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (600 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Sony A7R V Travel photography advice
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
great battery life (600 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
high resolution (61MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape photography with Canon R8
Landscape photography with Sony A7R V
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3.20 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great battery life (600 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging with Canon R8
Vlogging with Sony A7R V
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (7680 x 4320 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
Photography Glossary
Canon R8 vs Sony A7R V Specifications
| Canon EOS R8 | Sony Alpha A7R V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon EOS R8 | Sony Alpha A7R V |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2023-02-08 | 2022-10-26 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 61 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 9504 x 6336 |
| Max native ISO | 102400 | 32000 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | 102800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 1053 | 693 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 37 | 187 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated |
| Display sizing | 3.00" | 3.20" |
| Display resolution | 1,620 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 9,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.9x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 | 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 461 grams (1.02 pounds) | 723 grams (1.59 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") | 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 93 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 3295 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 pictures | 600 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E17 | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | Single UHS-II SD card slot | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Storage slots | Single | 2 |
| Retail price | $1,499 | $3,900 |