Sony a7CR vs Canon EOS Kiss X10i
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7CR and Canon EOS Kiss X10i. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a7CR is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS Kiss X10i is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a7CR were released 2023 and Canon EOS Kiss X10i was released 2020. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Sony a7CR | 2023 |
| Canon EOS Kiss X10i | 2020 |
Type of camera
Sony a7CR is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Kiss X10i is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a7CR has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss X10i has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Sony a7CR | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
| Canon EOS Kiss X10i | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** 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 a7CR has a 60 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss X10i has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Sony a7CR |
60 MP
60217344 pixels 9504 x 6336 |
| Canon EOS Kiss X10i |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Sony a7CR has a 151 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss X10i. 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
Sony a7CR has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss X10i. Sony a7CR has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS Kiss X10i has 100 to 25600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Sony a7CR | 100-32000 |
| Canon EOS Kiss X10i | 100-25600 |
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.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7CR
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X10i
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a7CR can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss X10i can shoot up to 7,5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Sony a7CR | 8 |
| Canon EOS Kiss X10i | 7,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a7CR and Canon EOS Kiss X10i 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.
These two cameras weigh exactly the same so there is no difference there. Please see the details below.
| Camera | Weight |
| Sony a7CR | 515 gr 1.14 lb |
| Canon EOS Kiss X10i | 515 gr 1.14 lb |
Sony a7CR vs Canon EOS Kiss X10i Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7CR and Canon EOS Kiss X10i, 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 a7CR |
Canon EOS Kiss X10i |
| Name | Sony a7CR | Canon EOS Kiss X10i |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS Kiss X10i |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2020 |
| Release Date | 2023-08-29 | 2020-02-12 |
| MSRP | 2999 USD | 749 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS Kiss X10i |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS Kiss X10i |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 9504 x 6336 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
| Megapixels | 60 MP | 24 MP |
| Image Processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS Kiss X10i |
| ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 100 - 25600 |
| White Balance Presets | 9 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 7 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS Kiss X10i |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
| Focus Points | 693 | 45 |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S 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 |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS Kiss X10i |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 3” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 1030000 | 1040000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.7x | 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2359296 | 0 |
Photography features |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS Kiss X10i |
| Frames per second | 8 fps | 7,5 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 4 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average |
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 a7CR |
Canon EOS Kiss X10i |
| Video recording | Yes | Yes |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 XAVC-HS |
MPEG4 H.264 |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS Kiss X10i |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS Kiss X10i |
| HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Port | Yes | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac 2x2 MIMO + Bluetooth 5.0) |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
| Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone) | Yes (via wireless remote or smartphone) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a7CR |
Canon EOS Kiss X10i |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery & charger
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LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 520 shots | 800 shots |
| Width | 124 mm | 131 mm |
| Height | 71 mm | 103 mm |
| Depth | 63 mm | 76 mm |
| Weight | 515 gram | 515 gram |