Sony a7R IVA vs Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7R IVA and Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a7R IVA is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a7R IVA were released 2021 and Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn was released 2005. That is a 16 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Sony a7R IVA | 2021 |
| Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn | 2005 |
Type of camera
Sony a7R IVA is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a7R IVA has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn has a "Canon APS-H"-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 a7R IVA | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
| Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn | 65 mm Canon APS-H sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.3 |
** 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 a7R IVA has a 61 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn has 8,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Sony a7R IVA |
61 MP
60217344 pixels 9504 x 6336 |
| Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
8,2 MP
8185344 pixels 3504 x 2336 |
Sony a7R IVA has a 636 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn. 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 a7R IVA has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn. Sony a7R IVA has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn has 50 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Sony a7R IVA | 100-32000 |
| Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn | 50-3200 |
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 a7R IVA
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a7R IVA can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn can shoot up to 8,5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Sony a7R IVA | 10 |
| Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn | 8,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Sony a7R IVA. Unfortunately Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn does not support recording movies and movie clips.
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 1D Mark IIn weighs 1565 gr (equal to 3.45 lb) which is 135% heavier than Sony a7R IVA and its 665 gr (or 1.47 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Sony a7R IVA | 665 gr 1.47 lb |
| Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn | 1565 gr 3.45 lb |
Sony a7R IVA vs Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7R IVA and Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn, 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 a7R IVA |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
| Name | Sony a7R IVA | Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a7R IVA |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2005 |
| Release Date | 2021-04-07 | 2005-08-22 |
| MSRP | 3499 USD | 3999 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a7R IVA |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a7R IVA |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | APS-H (approx 27.9 x 18.6 mm) |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 9504 x 6336 pixels | 3504 x 2336 pixels |
| Megapixels | 61 MP | 8,2 MP |
| Image Processor | BIONZ X | DIGIC 2 |
Image |
Sony a7R IVA |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
| ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 50 - 3200 |
| White Balance Presets | 9 | 8 |
| Custom White Balance | No | Yes |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 5.5 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a7R IVA |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
| Focus Points | 567 | 45 |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF 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-H Sensor 1.3x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 31 mm 50 mm becomes 65 mm 100 mm becomes 130 mm 200 mm becomes 260 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a7R IVA |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 2.5” |
| Screen dots | 2360000 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
| Live view | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x | 0.72× (0.55× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 5760000 | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a7R IVA |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
| Frames per second | 10 fps | 8,5 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 | 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 a7R IVA |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 XAVC-S |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Sony a7R IVA |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Sony a7R IVA |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | Yes | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1 + NFC) |
No |
| Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone) | Yes (N3 connector) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a7R IVA |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery & charger
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Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 670 shots | N/A |
| Width | 129 mm | 156 mm |
| Height | 96 mm | 158 mm |
| Depth | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Weight | 665 gram | 1565 gram |