Sony a7 vs Canon EOS R
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7 and Canon EOS R. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a7 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS R is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a7 were released 2013 and Canon EOS R was released 2018. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a7 | 2013 |
Canon EOS R | 2018 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
Even though the camera sensors might be called differently they are both considered Full frame which means that the focal length of the lenses is not affected. There is no crop factor on any of these cameras and sensors.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a7 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Canon EOS R | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a7 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R has 30 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a7 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS R |
30 MP
30105600 pixels 6720 x 4480 |
Canon EOS R has a 25 % larger resolution than Sony a7. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS R has a larger ISO-range than Sony a7. Canon EOS R has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 40000 while Sony a7 has 100 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a7 | 100-25600 |
Canon EOS R | 100-40000 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a7 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a7 | 5 |
Canon EOS R | 8 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a7 and Canon EOS R can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS R weighs 660 gr (equal to 1.46 lb) which is 39% heavier than Sony a7 and its 474 gr (or 1.04 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a7 | 474 gr 1.04 lb |
Canon EOS R | 660 gr 1.46 lb |
Sony a7 vs Canon EOS R Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7 and Canon EOS R, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a7 |
Canon EOS R |
Name | Sony a7 | Canon EOS R |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a7 |
Canon EOS R |
Release Year | 2013 | 2018 |
Release Date | 2013-10-16 | 2018-09-05 |
MSRP | 1699 USD | 2299 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a7 |
Canon EOS R |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a7 |
Canon EOS R |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 6720 x 4480 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 30 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz X | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Sony a7 |
Canon EOS R |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 40000 |
White Balance Presets | 10 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a7 |
Canon EOS R |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 117 | 5655 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a7 |
Canon EOS R |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3.2” |
Screen dots | 1230000 | 2100000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | Xtra Fine LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71× | 0.76× |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 3690000 |
Photography features |
Sony a7 |
Canon EOS R |
Frames per second | 5 fps | 8 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a7 |
Canon EOS R |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 AVCHD |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a7 |
Canon EOS R |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a7 |
Canon EOS R |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-In ( with NFC and wireless control via PlayMemories Mobile app) |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1 LE) |
Remote Control | Yes (wired) | Yes (via smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a7 |
Canon EOS R |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and charger
|
LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 340 shots | 370 shots |
Width | 127 mm | 136 mm |
Height | 94 mm | 98 mm |
Depth | 48 mm | 84 mm |
Weight | 474 gram | 660 gram |