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Canon EOS R1 vs Sony A7 IV vs Sony A7C II: which is better?

Canon EOS R1, Sony A7 IV and Sony A7C II compared side by side across 123 specs and 18 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

3 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 18 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

Sony A7 IV

$2,499

BEST FOR DOXMARK

SONY

Sony A7C II

$2,199

BEST VALUE

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Canon EOS R1 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.3/10 — 0.5 ahead of the Sony A7C II. Dead heat on value. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 18 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

BATT

DESI

FEAT

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

VALU

AUTO

BUIL

DOXM

IMAG

VIDE

BATT

DESI

FEAT

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

Canon EOS R1×12

Sony A7 IV×2

Sony A7C II×1

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

Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST FOR DOXMARK

Sony Alpha A7C II Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST VALUE

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

CLICK A PRODUCT TO ISOLATE ITS SHAPE

LARGEST GAPDOXMARK — Sony A7 IV leads by 9.0

TIGHTESTValue — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

EOS R1A7 IVA7C II

BATTERYiCanon EOS R1 · +1.0

EOS R18.5

A7 IV7.5

A7C II7.5

DESIGNiCanon EOS R1 · +1.0

EOS R19.5

A7 IV8.5

A7C II8.0

FEATURESiCanon EOS R1 · +0.7

EOS R19.7

A7 IV9.0

A7C II8.8

OPTICSiCanon EOS R1 · +0.8

EOS R19.8

A7 IV9.0

A7C II8.8

PERFORMANCEiCanon EOS R1 · +1.1

EOS R19.9

A7 IV8.8

A7C II8.7

VIDEOGRAPHYiCanon EOS R1 · +0.8

EOS R19.6

A7 IV8.8

A7C II8.5

ValueiTIED AT 8.0

EOS R17.0

A7 IV8.0

A7C II8.0

AutofocusiSony A7 IV · +0.5

EOS R10.0

A7 IV9.5

A7C II9.0

BuildiTIED AT 8.5

EOS R10.0

A7 IV8.5

A7C II8.5

DOXMARKiSony A7 IV · +9.0

EOS R10.0

A7 IV9.0

A7C II0.0

Image QualityiTIED AT 9.0

EOS R10.0

A7 IV9.0

A7C II9.0

VideographyiCanon EOS R1 · +0.8

EOS R19.6

A7 IV8.8

A7C II8.5

BatteryiCanon EOS R1 · +1.0

EOS R18.5

A7 IV7.5

A7C II7.5

DesigniCanon EOS R1 · +1.0

EOS R19.5

A7 IV8.5

A7C II8.0

FeaturesiCanon EOS R1 · +0.7

EOS R19.7

A7 IV9.0

A7C II8.8

OpticsiCanon EOS R1 · +0.8

EOS R19.8

A7 IV9.0

A7C II8.8

PerformanceiCanon EOS R1 · +1.1

EOS R19.9

A7 IV8.8

A7C II8.7

VideoiSony A7C II · +8.5

EOS R10.0

A7 IV0.0

A7C II8.5

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Sony A7C II0.40BEST DEAL

02Sony A7 IV0.34

03Canon 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$2,49913W8.5

Sony A7C II$2,1996W8.8

AF Pointsi

—

759

Subject Detectioni

—

Human, Animal, Bird

Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane

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)

Approx. 540 (EVF) / 590 (LCD)

Battery VoltageVi

10.8 V← BEST +50%

7.2 V

Battery Modeli

LP-E19

NP-FZ100

Card Slotsi

—

Dual (CFexpress Type A/SD, SD)

1x SD (UHS-II)

Weather Sealingi

—

Yes← BEST

Yes

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

—

580 shots← BEST +7%

540 shots

WeightGi

—

658 g

513 g← 22% lighter

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes, professional-grade

Yes (Splashproof)

Yes (Dust and Moisture Resistant)

Screen Resolutioni

2.1

1.03m dots

1.03 million dots

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System Camerai

Mirrorless

Yes (Mirrorless)

Mirrorless

EVF ResolutionM DOTSi

8.44 m dots← BEST +129%

3.68 m dots

2.36 m dots

Screen SizeINCHi

2.2 inch

3 inch← TIED BEST

Hot ShoeiSAME

Yes

FlashiSAME

Flip Out ScreeniSAME

Yes

VolumeCM³i

2,057 cm³

1011.5 cm³

559 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

124 mm

HeightMMi

149.5 mm← BEST +55%

96.4 mm

71.1 mm

Maximum Operating Temperature°Ci

39 °C

40 °C← TIED BEST

Waterproof Depthi

0 m

Thicknessi

87.3 mm

79.8 mm

63.4 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

Bluetooth 5.0

Typei

Mirrorless

Mirrorless Camera

Mirrorless

Viewfinderi

Electronic

Electronic (OLED)

Electronic

Viewfinder CoverageiSAME

100

WeightGi

1,000.11 g← BEST +52%

658 g

513 g

Processori

DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X

BIONZ XR

BIONZ XR with AI Processing Unit

Release Datei

2024

2021-10-26

2023-08-29

Wi-Fi SupportediSAME

Yes

Bluetooth SupportediSAME

Yes

Dual Card Slotsi

Yes← BEST

Yes

Pixel Shift Shoti

N/A

false

Yes

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

Wi-Fi 5 (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)

Multi Interface Shoe

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI Versioni

3.2

2.1

Micro-HDMI (Type D)

Internal Storage Sizei

—

0 GB

NFC SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Type-CiSAME

Yes

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

Sensori

—

Full-frame Exmor R CMOS

Full-Frame Exmor R CMOS

ResolutionMPi

—

33 MP

ISO Rangei

—

100-51200

100-51200 (Expandable to 50-204800)

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

—

14.7 stops← BEST +5%

14 stops

Stabilizationi

—

5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization

5-axis Sensor-Shift

Sensor Sizei

Full Frame

Full Frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)

35.9 x 23.9 mm

Lens MountiSAME

Yes

Megapixelsi

24.2 MP

33 MP

33.0 MP

Maximum ISOi

51,200← TIED BEST

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

1/8000 sec

Focus Pointsi

4896

759 (Phase-detection)

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 s

1/160 sec

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure Timei

30 s

—

30s

Image Stabilization Ratingi

10← BEST +5%

9.5

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/64,000 sec

1/8000 s

1/8000 sec

Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes, with OIS lenses

Yes

Yes (Optical + IBIS)

Can Create Panoramas In Camerai

—

No← BEST

Stacked Cmos Sensori

—

No← BEST

USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Versioni

3.2 Gen 2

USB 3.2 Gen 2

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

5.94 µm

5.09 µm

5.01 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

8.5

Battery Lifei

8.9← BEST +19%

7.5

Low Light Performancei

8.5

8.8← BEST +4%

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

8.7

10← BEST +1%

Color Combinationi

10← BEST +2%

9.8

9.65

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

6K (6000 × 3164)

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

4K 60p (Super35), 4K 30p (Full-Frame)

Phase Detection Autofocus For VideosiSAME

Yes

Microphone InputiSAME

Yes

Audio JackiSAME

Yes

Timelapse FunctioniSAME

Yes

Movie Bit Ratei

600 Mbps

600 Mbps (4K)

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 A7C II (8.8)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Sony A7C IISONY8.8

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

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

RUNNER-UP · Sony A7 IV (0.3)

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)

PRIORITY · VIDEO

Best for video

Sony A7C IISONY8.5

VIDEO WEIGHTEDCONF 82%

Best visible score in the video 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 →

#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 AF Points

Wins Resolution

TRADE-OFF4K 60p video has a Super 35 crop

BEST FOR DOXMARKBest price →

#2SONY0.0

Sony A7C II

“The Sony A7C II is a compact yet powerful full-frame mirrorless camera, ideal for hybrid shooters seeking high-resolution stills and advance”

Autofocus 9.0

Image Quality 9.0

Wins Overall Rating

Wins Low Light Performance

TRADE-OFFSingle SD card slot

BEST VALUEBest price →

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

COMPOSITE 9.3/10 · WINS 12 OF 18 CATEGORIES

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Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ vs Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera vs Sony Alpha A7C II 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 8.8/10 for the Sony Alpha A7C II Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera — a 6% edge. Current starting prices span $2,199–$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 57 comparable specs with a 47% weighted win rate.
Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.
Sony Alpha A7C II 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…”

Sony Alpha A7C II Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera8.8/10

The Sony A7C II is a compact yet powerful full-frame mirrorless camera, ideal for hybrid shooters seeking high-resolution stills and advanced video capabilities in a portable body.

Pros

+ Compact full-frame design
+ Excellent 33MP image quality
+ Advanced AI-powered autofocus
+ 7-stop in-body image stabilization

Cons

− Single SD card slot
− Cropped 4K 60p video
− Smaller EVF resolution

Best for: Hybrid content creators · Travel photographers · Street photography

“Verdict: The Sony A7C II is an outstanding compact full-frame camera, offering a superb balance of high-resolution imaging, advanced autofocus, and robust video features in a travel-friendly design. It's a top choice for hybrid creators…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is best: Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$, Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera or Sony Alpha A7C II 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, 0.5 points ahead of the Sony Alpha A7C II 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 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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