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

Canon EOS R1 and Sony 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

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CAMERAS

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CANON

Canon EOS R1

$6,799

BEST OVERALL

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 — 0.8 ahead of the Sony A7 IV. Tightest race: features, just 0.7 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

AUTO

BUIL

DOXM

IMAG

VIDE

Canon EOS R1×7

Sony A7 IV×5

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

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 — only 0.7 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

EOS R1A7 IV

BATTERYiCanon EOS R1 · +1.0

EOS R18.5

A7 IV7.5

DESIGNiCanon EOS R1 · +1.0

EOS R19.5

A7 IV8.5

FEATURESiCanon EOS R1 · +0.7

EOS R19.7

A7 IV9.0

OPTICSiCanon EOS R1 · +0.8

EOS R19.8

A7 IV9.0

PERFORMANCEiCanon EOS R1 · +1.1

EOS R19.9

A7 IV8.8

VIDEOGRAPHYiCanon EOS R1 · +0.8

EOS R19.6

A7 IV8.8

ValueiSony A7 IV · +1.0

EOS R17.0

A7 IV8.0

AutofocusiSony A7 IV · +9.5

EOS R10.0

A7 IV9.5

BuildiSony A7 IV · +8.5

EOS R10.0

A7 IV8.5

DOXMARKiSony A7 IV · +9.0

EOS R10.0

A7 IV9.0

Image QualityiSony A7 IV · +9.0

EOS R10.0

A7 IV9.0

VideographyiCanon EOS R1 · +0.8

EOS R19.6

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 R10.14

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Canon EOS R1$6,79917W9.3

Sony A7 IV$2,4997W8.5

AF Pointsi

—

759

Subject Detectioni

—

Human, Animal, Bird

Burst RateFPSi

—

10 fps

Battery HealthWHi

28 Wh

16.4 Wh

Removable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

Yes

Battery PowerMAHi

2,700 mAh

2280 mAh

Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Full Charge Shotsi

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

580 (LCD) / 520 (EVF)

Battery VoltageVi

10.8 V← BEST +50%

7.2 V

Battery Modeli

LP-E19

NP-FZ100

Card Slotsi

—

Dual (CFexpress Type A/SD, SD)

Weather Sealingi

—

Yes

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

—

580 shots

WeightGi

—

658 g

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes, professional-grade

Yes (Splashproof)

Screen Resolutioni

2.1

1.03m dots

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System Camerai

Mirrorless

Yes (Mirrorless)

EVF ResolutionM DOTSi

8.44 m dots← BEST +129%

3.68 m dots

Screen SizeINCHi

2.2 inch

3 inch← BEST +36%

Hot ShoeiSAME

Yes

FlashiSAME

Flip Out ScreeniSAME

Yes

VolumeCM³i

2,057 cm³

1011.5 cm³

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°Ci

9.5 °C← BEST

0 °C

Tilting ViewfinderiSAME

N/A

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZi

240 Hz← BEST +100%

120 Hz

WidthMMi

157.6 mm← BEST +20%

131.3 mm

HeightMMi

149.5 mm← BEST +55%

96.4 mm

Maximum Operating Temperature°Ci

39 °C

40 °C← BEST +3%

Waterproof Depthi

0 m

Thicknessi

87.3 mm

79.8 mm

Dxomark Sensor Scorei

97← BEST

Dxomark Sports Scorei

25.5← BEST

Dxomark Landscape Scorei

14.7← BEST

Dxomark Portrait Scorei

25.4← BEST

Bluetooth Versioni

5.3

4.1

Typei

Mirrorless

Mirrorless Camera

Viewfinderi

Electronic

Electronic (OLED)

Viewfinder CoverageiSAME

100

WeightGi

1,000.11 g← BEST +52%

658 g

Processori

DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X

BIONZ XR

Release Datei

2024

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)

802.11ac

Supports A RemoteiSAME

Yes

HDMI SupportediSAME

Yes

GPS Supporti

Yes← BEST

Support Live StreamingiSAME

Yes

Advanced Hot Shoei

Yes, Multi-Function Shoe

Yes (Multi Interface Shoe)

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI Versioni

3.2

2.1

Internal Storage Sizei

—

0 GB

NFC SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Type-CiSAME

Yes

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

Sensori

—

Full-frame Exmor R CMOS

ResolutionMPi

—

33 MP

ISO Rangei

—

100-51200

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

—

14.7 stops

Stabilizationi

—

5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization

Sensor Sizei

Full Frame

Full Frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)

Lens MountiSAME

Yes

Megapixelsi

24.2 MP

33 MP

Maximum ISOi

51,200← BEST +511900%

Sensor Shift StabilizationiSAME

Yes

Continuous Shootingi

40 fps

10 fps

Phase Detection Autofocus For PhotosiSAME

Yes

Fastest Shutter Speedi

1/8,000 sec

1/8000 s

Focus Pointsi

4896

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

Built In HDR ModeiSAME

Yes

Two Stage ShutteriSAME

Yes

Manual ISOiSAME

Yes

Flash Sync Speedi

1/500 sec

1/250 s

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure Timei

30 s

—

Image Stabilization Ratingi

10← BEST +5%

9.5

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/64,000 sec

1/8000 s

Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes, with OIS lenses

Yes

Can Create Panoramas In Camerai

—

Stacked Cmos Sensori

—

USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB VersioniSAME

3.2 Gen 2

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

5.94 µm

5.09 µm

Build Qualityi

10← BEST +18%

8.5

Controlsi

9.9← BEST +10%

Autofocus Pointsi

10← BEST +5%

9.5

Image Qualityi

9.8← BEST +9%

Video Qualityi

9.8← BEST +11%

8.8

Battery Lifei

8.9← BEST +19%

7.5

Low Light PerformanceiSAME

8.5

The Verdicti

—

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← BEST +14%

8.7

Color Combinationi

10← BEST +2%

9.8

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

6K (6000 × 3164)

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

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

—

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 · Sony A7 IV (8.5)

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 R1 (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 · DOXMARK

Best for doxmark

Sony A7 IVSONY9.0

DOXMARK WEIGHTEDCONF 86%

Best visible score in the doxmark 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 Overall Rating

TRADE-OFFPremium price point

BEST OVERALLFull review →

#2SONY0.0

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 AF Points

Wins Resolution

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 7 OF 12 CATEGORIES

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

The Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ is our overall pick, scoring 9.3/10 against 8.5/10 for the Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera — a 9% 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 59 comparable specs with a 55% 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…”

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 better, Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ 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, 0.8 points ahead of the Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera). 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 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

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 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ starts around $6,799 and the Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera 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?

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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