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Canon EOS R1 vs A7 IV: which is better?

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

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

COMPARING

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CAMERAS

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← TOP PICK

CANON

Canon EOS R1

$6,799

BEST OVERALL

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 — 0.3 ahead of the A7 IV. Tightest race: value, just 1.4 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 12 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

BATT

DESI

FEAT

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

VALU

IMAG

AUTO

VIDE

BUIL

HAND

Canon EOS R1×6

A7 IV×6

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

Sony A7 IVBEST VALUE

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPPERFORMANCE — Canon EOS R1 leads by 9.9

TIGHTESTValue — only 1.4 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

EOS R1A7 IV

BATTERYiCanon EOS R1 · +8.5

EOS R18.5

A7 IV0.0

DESIGNiCanon EOS R1 · +9.5

EOS R19.5

A7 IV0.0

FEATURESiCanon EOS R1 · +9.7

EOS R19.7

A7 IV0.0

OPTICSiCanon EOS R1 · +9.8

EOS R19.8

A7 IV0.0

PERFORMANCEiCanon EOS R1 · +9.9

EOS R19.9

A7 IV0.0

VIDEOGRAPHYiCanon EOS R1 · +9.6

EOS R19.6

A7 IV0.0

ValueiA7 IV · +1.4

EOS R17.0

A7 IV8.4

Image QualityiA7 IV · +9.3

EOS R10.0

A7 IV9.3

AutofocusiA7 IV · +9.4

EOS R10.0

A7 IV9.4

VideoiA7 IV · +9.0

EOS R10.0

A7 IV9.0

BuildiA7 IV · +8.8

EOS R10.0

A7 IV8.8

HandlingiA7 IV · +8.6

EOS R10.0

A7 IV8.6

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01A7 IV0.36BEST DEAL

02Canon EOS R10.14

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Canon EOS R1$6,7990W9.3

A7 IV$2,4990W9.0

AF Pointsi

—

759

Subject Detectioni

—

Human, Animal, Bird

Burst RateFPSi

—

10 fps

Battery HealthWHi

28 Wh

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Removable Batteryi

Yes

—

Battery Level Indicatori

Yes

—

Battery PowerMAHi

2,700 mAh

—

Rechargeable Batteryi

Yes

—

Full Charge Shotsi

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

—

Battery VoltageVi

10.8 V

—

Battery Modeli

LP-E19

—

Card Slotsi

—

CFexpress A + SD

Weather Sealingi

—

Yes

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

—

580 shots

WeightGi

—

658 g

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes, professional-grade

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Screen Resolutioni

2.1

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Touch Screeni

Yes

—

System Camerai

Mirrorless

—

EVF ResolutionM DOTSi

8.44 m dots

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Screen SizeINCHi

2.2 inch

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Hot Shoei

Yes

—

Flashi

—

Flip Out Screeni

Yes

—

VolumeCM³i

2,057 cm³

—

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°Ci

9.5 °C

—

Tilting Viewfinderi

N/A

—

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZi

240 Hz

—

WidthMMi

157.6 mm

—

HeightMMi

149.5 mm

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Maximum Operating Temperature°Ci

39 °C

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Waterproof Depthi

—

Thicknessi

87.3 mm

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Dxomark Sensor Scorei

—

Dxomark Sports Scorei

—

Dxomark Landscape Scorei

—

Dxomark Portrait Scorei

—

Bluetooth Versioni

5.3

—

Typei

Mirrorless

—

Viewfinderi

Electronic

—

Viewfinder Coveragei

100

—

WeightGi

1,000.11 g

—

Processori

DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X

—

Release Datei

2024

—

Wi-Fi Supportedi

Yes

—

Bluetooth Supportedi

Yes

—

Dual Card Slotsi

Yes

—

Pixel Shift Shoti

N/A

—

Shoots Rawi

Yes

—

Supports Lossless Compressed Rawi

Yes

—

Wi-Fi Versioni

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

—

Supports A Remotei

Yes

—

HDMI Supportedi

Yes

—

GPS Supporti

Yes

—

Support Live Streamingi

Yes

—

Advanced Hot Shoei

Yes, Multi-Function Shoe

—

Internal Storagei

—

HDMI Versioni

3.2

—

Internal Storage SizeiSAME

—

NFC Supportedi

Yes

—

USB Type-Ci

Yes

—

External Memory Sloti

Yes

—

Sensori

—

33MP full-frame BSI CMOS

ResolutionMPi

—

33 MP

ISO Rangei

—

100–51,200

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

—

15 stops

Stabilizationi

—

5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops

Sensor Sizei

Full Frame

—

Lens Mounti

Yes

—

Megapixelsi

24.2 MP

—

Maximum ISOi

—

Sensor Shift Stabilizationi

Yes

—

Continuous Shootingi

40 fps

—

Phase Detection Autofocus For Photosi

Yes

—

Fastest Shutter Speedi

1/8,000 sec

—

Focus Pointsi

4896

—

Maximum Expanded ISOi

ISO 409,600

—

AF Trackingi

Yes

—

Manual Focusi

Yes

—

Touch Autofocusi

Yes

—

Manual Shutter Speedi

Yes

—

BSI Sensori

Yes

—

Manual Exposurei

Yes

—

Serial Shot Modei

Yes

—

CMOS SensoriSAME

—

Built In HDR Modei

Yes

—

Two Stage Shutteri

Yes

—

Manual ISOi

Yes

—

Flash Sync Speedi

1/500 sec

—

Manual White Balancei

Yes

—

Exposure Timei

30 s

—

Image Stabilization Ratingi

—

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/64,000 sec

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Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes, with OIS lenses

—

Can Create Panoramas In CameraiSAME

—

Stacked Cmos SensoriSAME

—

USB Supportedi

Yes

—

USB Versioni

3.2 Gen 2

—

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

5.94 µm

—

Controlsi

9.9

—

Build Qualityi

—

Autofocus Pointsi

—

Image Qualityi

9.8

—

Video Qualityi

9.8

—

Battery Lifei

8.9

—

Low Light Performancei

8.5

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The VerdictiSAME

—

CommentsiSAME

—

Overall Ratingi

9.9

—

Color Combinationi

—

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

6K (6000 × 3164)

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Phase Detection Autofocus For Videosi

Yes

—

Microphone Inputi

Yes

—

Audio Jacki

Yes

—

Timelapse Functioni

Yes

—

Movie Bit Ratei

—

24p Cinema Modei

Yes

—

Supports Slow Motion Video Recordi

Yes

—

Continuous Autofocus When Recording Moviesi

Yes

—

Stereo Microphonei

Yes

—

Microphonei

Yes

—

Max Videoi

—

4K 60p (Super35), 4K 30p FF

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 · A7 IV (9.0)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

A7 IVSONY9.0

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

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

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R1 (0.1)

PRIORITY · PERFORMANCE

Best for performance

Canon EOS R1CANON9.9

PERFORMANCE WEIGHTEDCONF 95%

Best visible score in the performance category group.

RUNNER-UP · A7 IV (0.0)

PRIORITY · OPTICS

Best for optics

Canon EOS R1CANON9.8

OPTICS WEIGHTEDCONF 94%

Best visible score in the optics category group.

RUNNER-UP · A7 IV (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 Overall Rating

TRADE-OFFPremium price point

BEST OVERALLFull review →

#2SONY0.0

A7 IV

“The do-it-all hybrid full-frame: 33MP stills, 4K 60p video, and class-leading 759-point real-time autofocus.”

Autofocus 9.4

Image Quality 9.3

Wins AF Points

Wins Resolution

TRADE-OFF4K 60p incurs an APS-C crop

BEST VALUEBest price →

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

COMPOSITE 9.3/10 · WINS 6 OF 12 CATEGORIES

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Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ vs Sony A7 IV: which is better?

The Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ is our overall pick, scoring 9.3/10 against 9.0/10 for the Sony A7 IV — a 3% edge. 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 66 comparable specs with a 60% weighted win rate.
Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.
Sony A7 IV 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

“<p><strong>Verdict:</strong> 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…”

Sony A7 IV9.0/10

The do-it-all hybrid full-frame: 33MP stills, 4K 60p video, and class-leading 759-point real-time autofocus.

Pros

+ Class-leading 759-point real-time AF
+ Balanced 33MP stills and 4K 60p video
+ Dual card slots and full-size HDMI
+ Huge native lens ecosystem

Cons

− 4K 60p incurs an APS-C crop
− Rolling shutter in fast pans
− Menu has a learning curve

Best for: Hybrid photo and video creators · Wedding and event shooters · Wildlife and portraits

“A category-leading hybrid all-rounder with the best autofocus here and excellent stills and video. The 4K 60p crop and a learning-curve menu are the main caveats.”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ or Sony A7 IV?

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, 0.3 points ahead of the Sony A7 IV). 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 Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ and Sony A7 IV?

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.

Is the Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ better value than the Sony A7 IV?

The Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ starts around $6,799 and the Sony A7 IV around $2,499. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

Can I compare other cameras on ComparZone?

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