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Canon EOS R1 vs Canon EOS R3 vs Sony A7 IV: which is better?

Canon EOS R1, Canon EOS R3 and Sony A7 IV compared side by side across 123 specs and 12 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

3 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 12 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

COMPARING

3 / 4

CAMERAS

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← TOP PICK

CANON

Canon EOS R1

$6,799

BEST OVERALL

CANON

Canon EOS R3

$6,471

WINS DOXMARK

SONY

Sony A7 IV

$2,499

BEST VALUE

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Canon EOS R1 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.3/10 — 0.0 ahead of the Canon EOS R3. Dead heat on features. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 12 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

BATT

DESI

FEAT

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

VALU

DOXM

AUTO

BUIL

IMAG

VIDE

Canon EOS R1×5

Canon EOS R3×1

Sony A7 IV×4

Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$BEST OVERALL

Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ WINS DOXMARK

Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST VALUE

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPAutofocus — Sony A7 IV leads by 9.5

TIGHTESTFEATURES — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

EOS R1EOS R3A7 IV

BATTERYiCanon EOS R1 · +0.5

EOS R18.5

EOS R38.0

A7 IV7.5

DESIGNiCanon EOS R1 · +0.5

EOS R19.5

EOS R39.0

A7 IV8.5

FEATURESiTIED AT 9.7

EOS R19.7

EOS R39.7

A7 IV9.0

OPTICSiTIED AT 9.8

EOS R19.8

EOS R39.8

A7 IV9.0

PERFORMANCEiCanon EOS R1 · +0.1

EOS R19.9

EOS R39.8

A7 IV8.8

VIDEOGRAPHYiCanon EOS R1 · +0.1

EOS R19.6

EOS R39.5

A7 IV8.8

ValueiSony A7 IV · +1.0

EOS R17.0

EOS R37.0

A7 IV8.0

DOXMARKiCanon EOS R3 · +0.5

EOS R10.0

EOS R39.5

A7 IV9.0

AutofocusiSony A7 IV · +9.5

EOS R10.0

EOS R30.0

A7 IV9.5

BuildiSony A7 IV · +8.5

EOS R10.0

EOS R30.0

A7 IV8.5

Image QualityiSony A7 IV · +9.0

EOS R10.0

EOS R30.0

A7 IV9.0

VideographyiCanon EOS R1 · +0.1

EOS R19.6

EOS R39.5

A7 IV8.8

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Sony A7 IV0.34BEST DEAL

02Canon EOS R30.14

03Canon EOS R10.14

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Canon EOS R1$6,79916W9.3

Canon EOS R3$6,47119W9.3

Sony A7 IV$2,4996W8.5

AF Pointsi

—

4,779← BEST +530%

759

Subject Detectioni

—

Humans, Animals (Dogs/Cats/Birds), Cars, Motorcycles, Trains, Aircraft

Human, Animal, Bird

Burst RateFPSi

—

30 fps← BEST +200%

10 fps

Battery HealthWHi

28 Wh

88.99 Wh← BEST +218%

16.4 Wh

Removable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

Yes

Battery PowerMAHi

2,700 mAh

2,750 mAh

2280 mAh

Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Full Charge Shotsi

Approx. 13,30 (EVF) / 700 (LCD) shots

Approx. 620 (EVF) / 860 (LCD) shots

580 (LCD) / 520 (EVF)

Battery VoltageVi

10.8 V← TIED BEST

7.2 V

Battery Modeli

LP-E19

NP-FZ100

Card Slotsi

—

Dual (CFexpress Type A/SD, SD)

Weather Sealingi

—

Yes← BEST

Yes

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

—

620 shots← BEST +7%

580 shots

WeightGi

—

820 g

658 g← 20% lighter

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes, professional-grade

Yes

Yes (Splashproof)

Screen Resolutioni

2.1

4,150,000← BEST +197618948%

1.03m dots

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System Camerai

Mirrorless

Yes

Yes (Mirrorless)

EVF ResolutionM DOTSi

8.44 m dots← BEST +47%

5.76 m dots

3.68 m dots

Screen SizeINCHi

2.2 inch

3.2 inch← BEST +7%

3 inch

Hot ShoeiSAME

Yes

FlashiSAME

Flip Out ScreeniSAME

Yes

VolumeCM³i

2,057 cm³

1,865.21 cm³

1011.5 cm³

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°Ci

9.5 °C← BEST

0 °C

Tilting Viewfinderi

N/A

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZi

240 Hz← BEST +100%

120 Hz

WidthMMi

157.6 mm← BEST +5%

150 mm

131.3 mm

HeightMMi

149.5 mm← BEST +5%

142.6 mm

96.4 mm

Maximum Operating Temperature°Ci

39 °C

40 °C← TIED BEST

Waterproof Depthi

7.5← BEST

0 m

Thicknessi

87.3 mm

87.2 mm

79.8 mm

Dxomark Sensor Scorei

97← BEST +1%

Dxomark Sports Scorei

96← BEST +276%

25.5

Dxomark Landscape Scorei

25.3← BEST +72%

14.7

Dxomark Portrait Scorei

25.3

25.4← BEST

Bluetooth Versioni

5.3

5.0

4.1

Typei

Mirrorless

Professional Mirrorless

Mirrorless Camera

Viewfinderi

Electronic

Electronic (OLED)

Viewfinder CoverageiSAME

100

WeightGi

1,000.11 g← BEST +22%

822 g

658 g

Processori

DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X

DIGIC X

BIONZ XR

Release Datei

2024

2021-09-14

2021-10-26

Wi-Fi SupportediSAME

Yes

Bluetooth SupportediSAME

Yes

Dual Card SlotsiSAME

Yes

Pixel Shift Shoti

N/A

false

Shoots RawiSAME

Yes

Supports Lossless Compressed RawiSAME

Yes

Wi-Fi Versioni

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

802.11ac

Supports A RemoteiSAME

Yes

HDMI SupportediSAME

Yes

GPS Supporti

Yes← BEST

Yes

Support Live StreamingiSAME

Yes

Advanced Hot Shoei

Yes, Multi-Function Shoe

Yes

Yes (Multi Interface Shoe)

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI Versioni

3.2

HDMI micro (Type D)

2.1

Internal Storage Sizei

—

0 GB

NFC Supportedi

Yes← BEST

Yes

USB Type-CiSAME

Yes

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

Sensori

—

BSI CMOS

Full-frame Exmor R CMOS

ResolutionMPi

—

24.1 MP

33 MP← BEST +37%

ISO Rangei

—

100–102,400

100-51200

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

—

14 stops

14.7 stops← BEST +5%

Stabilizationi

—

8 stops

5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization

Sensor Sizei

Full Frame

Full-Frame (36 x 24 mm)

Full Frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)

Lens MountiSAME

Yes

Megapixelsi

24.2 MP

24.1 MP

33 MP

Maximum ISOi

102,400← BEST +100%

51,200

Sensor Shift StabilizationiSAME

Yes

Continuous Shootingi

40 fps

12 fps

10 fps

Phase Detection Autofocus For PhotosiSAME

Yes

Fastest Shutter Speedi

1/8,000 sec

1/8000 sec (mechanical)

1/8000 s

Focus Pointsi

4896

1053

759 (Phase-detection)

Maximum Expanded ISOi

ISO 409,600

204800

AF TrackingiSAME

Yes

Manual FocusiSAME

Yes

Touch AutofocusiSAME

Yes

Manual Shutter SpeediSAME

Yes

BSI SensoriSAME

Yes

Manual ExposureiSAME

Yes

Serial Shot ModeiSAME

Yes

CMOS Sensori

—

Yes← BEST

Yes

Built In HDR ModeiSAME

Yes

Two Stage ShutteriSAME

Yes

Manual ISOiSAME

Yes

Flash Sync Speedi

1/500 sec

1/250 sec

1/250 s

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure Timei

30 s

30 - 1/8000 sec

—

Image Stabilization Ratingi

10← BEST +5%

8.5

9.5

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/64,000 sec

1/64000 sec

1/8000 s

Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes, with OIS lenses

Yes

Can Create Panoramas In Camerai

—

No← BEST

Stacked Cmos Sensori

—

Yes← BEST

USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Versioni

3.2 Gen 2

USB 3.2 Gen 2

3.2 Gen 2

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

5.94 µm

6.0 µm

5.09 µm

Build Qualityi

10← BEST +5%

9.5

8.5

Controlsi

9.9

10← BEST +1%

Autofocus Pointsi

10← BEST +2%

9.8

9.5

Image Qualityi

9.8← BEST +3%

9.5

Video Qualityi

9.8← BEST +2%

9.6

8.8

Battery Lifei

8.9← BEST +11%

7.5

Low Light Performancei

8.5

9.5← BEST +12%

8.5

The Verdicti

—

The Canon EOS R3 is an outstanding professional mirrorless camera, delivering unparalleled speed, advanced autofocus, and robust build quality. It's a top-tier choice for sports, wildlife, and news photographers who need a reliable workhorse that excels in demanding situations, justifying its premium price.

The Sony A7 IV is an exceptional hybrid camera, delivering professional-grade performance for both photography and videography, making it a top choice for serious creators.

Commentsi

—

Users consistently praise the A7 IV for its outstanding image quality, highly reliable autofocus, and advanced video features, though some note the menu system's complexity and the 4K 60p crop.

Overall Ratingi

9.9

9.99← BEST +1%

8.7

Color Combinationi

10← BEST +2%

9.59

9.8

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

6K (6000 × 3164)

6K 60p, 4K 120p

4K 60p (Super 35) / 4K 30p (Full-frame)

Phase Detection Autofocus For VideosiSAME

Yes

Microphone InputiSAME

Yes

Audio JackiSAME

Yes

Timelapse FunctioniSAME

Yes

Movie Bit Ratei

Up to 2600 Mbps (6K Raw)

600 Mbps

24p Cinema ModeiSAME

Yes

Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME

Yes

Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME

Yes

Stereo MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

Max Videoi

—

6K RAW (6000 × 3164) at 60 fps

4K 60p

Internal Colori

—

10-bit 4:2:2

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS

THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

Canon EOS R1CANON9.3

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R3 (9.3)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Sony A7 IVSONY8.5

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R3 (0.1)

PRIORITY · AUTOFOCUS

Best for autofocus

Sony A7 IVSONY9.5

AUTOFOCUS WEIGHTEDCONF 91%

Best visible score in the autofocus category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R1 (0.0)

PRIORITY · IMAGE QUALITY

Best for image quality

Sony A7 IVSONY9.0

IMAGE QUALITY WEIGHTEDCONF 86%

Best visible score in the image quality category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R1 (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#1CANON0.0

Canon EOS R1

“The Canon EOS R1 is the highly anticipated flagship mirrorless camera, engineered for professional photographers demanding ultimate speed an”

PERFORMANCE 9.9

OPTICS 9.8

Wins Image Quality

Wins Removable Battery

TRADE-OFFPremium price point

BEST OVERALLFull review →

#2CANON0.0

Canon EOS R3

“The Canon EOS R3 is a professional-grade full-frame mirrorless camera designed for speed, reliability, and exceptional image quality.”

OPTICS 9.8

PERFORMANCE 9.8

Wins Overall Rating

Wins AF Points

TRADE-OFFVery high price point

WINS DOXMARKFull review →

#3SONY0.0

Sony A7 IV

“The Sony A7 IV is a versatile full-frame mirrorless camera, excelling as a hybrid tool for both demanding photographers and videographers.”

Autofocus 9.5

DOXMARK 9.0

Wins Resolution

Wins Dxomark Sensor Score

TRADE-OFF4K 60p video has a Super 35 crop

BEST VALUEBest price →

Still deciding? The Canon EOS R1 is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.3/10 · WINS 5 OF 12 CATEGORIES

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Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ vs Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ vs Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera: which is best?

The Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ is our overall pick, scoring 9.3/10 against 9.3/10 for the Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ . Current starting prices span $2,499–$6,799. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ leads overall with a 9.3 total score.
Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ wins 56 comparable specs with a 46% weighted win rate.
Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.
Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$WINNER 9.3/10

The Canon EOS R1 is the highly anticipated flagship mirrorless camera, engineered for professional photographers demanding ultimate speed and precision.

Pros

+ Groundbreaking AI-powered autofocus
+ Exceptional speed and performance
+ Professional-grade build quality
+ Advanced video capabilities

Cons

− Premium price point
− Larger, heavier body
− Limited current availability

Best for: Professional sports photographers · Wildlife and action specialists · High-end videography

“Verdict: The Canon EOS R1 is poised to be a game-changer for professional photographers and videographers who require the absolute best in speed, autofocus, and robust performance. While its premium price point and substantial form factor…”

Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ 9.3/10

The Canon EOS R3 is a professional-grade full-frame mirrorless camera designed for speed, reliability, and exceptional image quality.

Pros

+ Blazing 30fps electronic shutter
+ Advanced Eye Control AF
+ Robust weather-sealed build
+ Excellent 6K RAW video

Cons

− Very high price point
− Large, heavy body
− 24MP may be low for some

Best for: Professional Sports Photographers · Wildlife Photographers · Photojournalists

“Verdict: The Canon EOS R3 is an outstanding professional mirrorless camera, delivering unparalleled speed, advanced autofocus, and robust build quality. It's a top-tier choice for sports, wildlife, and news photographers who need a…”

Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera8.5/10

The Sony A7 IV is a versatile full-frame mirrorless camera, excelling as a hybrid tool for both demanding photographers and videographers.

Pros

+ Excellent 33MP full-frame image quality
+ Advanced Real-time Tracking autofocus
+ Robust 4K 10-bit video capabilities
+ Effective 5-axis in-body stabilization

Cons

− 4K 60p video has a Super 35 crop
− Rolling shutter can be noticeable
− Menu system still complex for some

Best for: Hybrid Photo/Video Shooters · Professional Content Creators · Wedding and Event Photographers

“Verdict: The Sony A7 IV is an outstanding hybrid mirrorless camera that strikes an excellent balance between high-resolution stills and advanced video capabilities. It's a highly recommended choice for content creators and professionals…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is best: Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$, Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ or Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ scores highest overall (9.3/10). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between these cameras?

The biggest measurable differences are Image Quality, Overall Rating, Sensor — with the Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ leading on Image Quality. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Can I compare other cameras on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 cameras from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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