Sony a7 vs Canon EOS R8 Specifications Comparison
| Camera Feature | Sony a7 | Canon EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2013 | February 2023 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Image Processor | BIONZ X | DIGIC X |
| Resolution | 24.3 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 6000×4000 | 6000×4000 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9 mm (Full Frame) | 36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 5.96µ | 6.00µ |
| Low Pass Filter | Yes | Yes |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | No | No |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 6400 | ISO 102,400 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 50-25,600 | ISO 50-204,800 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | No |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | No | Yes |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | Yes |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 | 1/16000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 5 FPS | 6 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | No electronic shutter | 40 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | No live view of scene at 5 FPS (drop to 2.5 FPS for a live view); 12-bit raw only | 12-bit raw at 40 FPS (14-bit raw is available at 6 FPS) |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | 28 frames (5 FPS), 43 frames (2.5 FPS) | 56 frames (40 FPS), 1000+ frames (6 FPS) |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF | Hybrid PDAF |
| Autofocus Points | 117 | 1053 |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | 0 EV | -5 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/200 |
| Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | No | No |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 8 bits | 10 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 8 bits | 10 bits |
| Raw Video | No | No |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | N/A | 60 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | 180 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | No | No |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External) | 4:2:2 |
| Video Recording Limit | 30 min | 120 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-I) | SD (UHS-II) |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 0.92 million dots | 1.62 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Single Axis | Fully Articulating |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71x | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2.36 million dots | 2.36 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Voice Memo | No | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Type B 2.0 | Type C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Battery Type | NP-FW50 | LP-E17 |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 270 frames | 150 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 340 frames | 370 frames |
| Battery Life (Eco Mode) | N/A | 440 frames |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 474 g (1.04 lbs.) | 461 g (1.02 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 127 x 94 x 58 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.3″)1 | 133 x 86 x 70 mm (5.2 x 3.4 x 2.8″) |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $1700 (Discontinued) | $1500 (Check Current Price) |
| Used Prices (Affiliate) | Sony a7 Used Prices | Canon EOS R8 Used Prices |
| 1The Sony a7’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match typical standards today, 10mm were added to the a7’s depth measurement in this table. | ||
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