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Canon EOS R vs Sony a7C: Specifications Comparison

By Jason Polak No Comments
Last Updated On May 21, 2023

Canon EOS R vs Sony a7C Specifications

Camera FeatureCanon EOS RSony a7C
AnnouncedSeptember 2018September 2020
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeCMOSBSI CMOS
Image ProcessorDIGIC 8BIONZ X
Resolution30.3 MP24.2 MP
Pixel Dimensions6720×44806000×4000
Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size5.36µ5.93µ
Low Pass FilterYesYes
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)NoYes
Base ISOISO 100ISO 100
Max Native ISOISO 40,000ISO 51,200
Extended ISOsISO 50-102,400ISO 50-204,800
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoNo
Focus Stack BracketingNoNo
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoNo
Fastest Shutter Speed1/80001/8000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)8 FPS10 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)8 FPS10 FPS
Notes for High FPS ShootingNo autofocus at 8 FPS (autofocus at 5 FPS)Compressed 12-bit raw at 10 FPS (uncompressed 14-bit raw is available at 8 FPS)
Buffer Size (Raw)47 frames (8 FPS)115 frames (10 FPS)
Autofocus SystemHybrid PDAFHybrid PDAF
Autofocus Points143693
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-4.5 EV-4 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/2001/160
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownYesNo
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)8 bits8 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)10 bits8 bits
Raw VideoNoNo
4K Maximum Framerate30 FPS30 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate60 FPS120 FPS
Additional Video Crop Factor1.74x crop at 4K1.2x crop at 4K 30p (4K 24/25p has no additional crop)
Chroma Subsampling4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)
Video Recording Limit30 min780 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots11
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-II)SD (UHS-II)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.2 in3.0 in
Rear LCD Resolution2.1 million dots0.92 million dots
Articulating LCDYesFully Articulating
TouchscreenYesYes
ViewfinderEVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.59x
Viewfinder Resolution3.69 million dots2.36 million dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoNoNo
Headphone JackYesYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashNoNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType C 3.1Type C 3.2 Gen 1
Battery TypeLP-E6NNP-FZ100
Battery Life (Viewfinder)350 frames680 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)370 frames740 frames
Battery Life (Eco Mode)560 framesN/A
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)660 g (1.46 lbs.)509 g (1.12 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)136 x 98 x 84 mm (5.3 x 3.9 x 3.3″)124 x 71 x 60 mm (4.9 x 2.8 x 2.4″)
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$1800 (Check Current Price)$1800 (Check Current Price)
Used PricesCanon EOS R Used PricesSony a7C Used Prices

What does the Canon EOS R offer over the Sony a7C?

  • 1.25 times more megapixels (30.3MP vs 24.2MP)
  • Higher resolution rear display, with about 2.3x more dots, making image review in the field easier
  • Higher resolution electronic viewfinder, with about 1.6x more dots, making shooting more enjoyable

What does the Sony a7C offer over the Canon EOS R?

  • In-body image stabilization, allowing for easier handheld photography even with non-stabilized lenses
  • Better battery life when using the viewfinder, with approximately 330 more shots according to CIPA measurements
  • Lighter weight (151g lighter or about 1.3 times lighter)
  • Slightly better video features on balance

Questions? Go to our forum, where you can start a conversation and talk to photographers about these two cameras!

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About Jason Polak

Jason Polak is a bird and wildlife photographer from Ottawa, Canada. He has been interested in photography ever since he received a disposable film camera as a small child. His career as a mathematician led him to move to Australia in 2016, where he started seeing colorful parrots. A few casual shots with a lens completely unsuitable for birds got him hooked, and now wildlife photography is his biggest passion. Jason loves to show the beauty of animals to the world through photography, and one of his lifelong goals is to photograph five thousand species of birds. You can see more of Jason's work on his website or on his YouTube channel.

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