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Canon EOS R8 vs Sony A7 IV: which is better?

Canon EOS R8 and Sony A7 IV compared side by side across 123 specs and 13 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 13 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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CAMERAS

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CANON

Canon EOS R8

$1,499

BEST OVERALL

SONY

Sony A7 IV

$2,499

BEST FOR DOXMARK

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Canon EOS R8 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 8.5/10 — 0.0 ahead of the Sony A7 IV. Dead heat on design. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 13 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

AUTO

BATT

BUIL

DESI

FEAT

IMAG

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

VALU

DOXM

VIDE

Canon EOS R8×2

Sony A7 IV×6

Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST OVERALL

Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST FOR DOXMARK

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPDOXMARK — Sony A7 IV leads by 9.0

TIGHTESTDESIGN — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

EOS R8A7 IV

AutofocusiSony A7 IV · +0.5

EOS R89.0

A7 IV9.5

BATTERYiSony A7 IV · +1.5

EOS R86.0

A7 IV7.5

BuildiSony A7 IV · +0.5

EOS R88.0

A7 IV8.5

DESIGNiTIED AT 8.5

EOS R88.5

A7 IV8.5

FEATURESiSony A7 IV · +0.5

EOS R88.5

A7 IV9.0

Image QualityiTIED AT 9.0

EOS R89.0

A7 IV9.0

OPTICSiTIED AT 9.0

EOS R89.0

A7 IV9.0

PERFORMANCEiSony A7 IV · +0.3

EOS R88.5

A7 IV8.8

VIDEOGRAPHYiTIED AT 8.8

EOS R88.8

A7 IV8.8

VideoiCanon EOS R8 · +8.8

EOS R88.8

A7 IV0.0

ValueiCanon EOS R8 · +0.5

EOS R88.5

A7 IV8.0

DOXMARKiSony A7 IV · +9.0

EOS R80.0

A7 IV9.0

VideographyiTIED AT 8.8

EOS R88.8

A7 IV8.8

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Canon EOS R80.57BEST DEAL

02Sony A7 IV0.34

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Canon EOS R8$1,49911W8.5

Sony A7 IV$2,49917W8.5

AF Pointsi

1,053← BEST +39%

759

Subject Detectioni

Humans, animals (dogs, cats, birds, horses), vehicles

Human, Animal, Bird

Burst RateFPSi

40 fps← BEST +300%

10 fps

Battery HealthWHi

7.8 Wh

16.4 Wh

Removable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

Yes

Battery PowerMAHi

1040 mAh mAh

2280 mAh

Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Full Charge Shotsi

Approx. 290 (EVF) / 370 (LCD)

580 (LCD) / 520 (EVF)

Battery VoltageViSAME

7.2 V

Battery Modeli

LP-E17

NP-FZ100

Card Slotsi

1 (SD UHS-II)

Dual (CFexpress Type A/SD, SD)

Weather SealingiSAME

Yes

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

290 shots

580 shots← BEST +100%

WeightGi

461 g← 30% lighter

658 g

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes (Dust and Drip Resistant)

Yes (Splashproof)

Screen Resolutioni

1.62M dots

1.03m dots

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System CameraiSAME

Yes (Mirrorless)

EVF ResolutionM DOTSi

2.36 m dots

3.68 m dots← BEST +56%

Screen SizeINCHiSAME

3 inch

Hot ShoeiSAME

Yes

FlashiSAME

Flip Out ScreeniSAME

Yes

VolumeCM³i

799 cm³

1011.5 cm³

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°CiSAME

0 °C

Tilting Viewfinderi

N/A

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZiSAME

120 Hz

WidthMMi

132.5 mm← BEST +1%

131.3 mm

HeightMMi

86.1 mm

96.4 mm← BEST +12%

Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME

40 °C

Waterproof Depthi

—

0 m

Thicknessi

70 mm

79.8 mm

Dxomark Sensor Scorei

97← BEST +4%

Dxomark Sports Scorei

93← BEST +265%

25.5

Dxomark Landscape Scorei

93← BEST +533%

14.7

Dxomark Portrait Scorei

93← BEST +266%

25.4

Bluetooth Versioni

4.2

4.1

Typei

Camera

Mirrorless Camera

Viewfinderi

Electronic

Electronic (OLED)

Viewfinder CoverageiSAME

100

WeightGi

461 g

658 g← BEST +43%

Processori

DIGIC X

BIONZ XR

Release Datei

2023-02-08

2021-10-26

Wi-Fi SupportediSAME

Yes

Bluetooth SupportediSAME

Yes

Dual Card Slotsi

Yes← BEST

Pixel Shift Shoti

false

Shoots RawiSAME

Yes

Supports Lossless Compressed RawiSAME

Yes

Wi-Fi Versioni

802.11b/g/n

802.11ac

Supports A RemoteiSAME

Yes

HDMI SupportediSAME

Yes

GPS SupportiSAME

Support Live StreamingiSAME

Yes

Advanced Hot Shoei

Yes (Multi-function shoe)

Yes (Multi Interface Shoe)

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI Versioni

Micro-HDMI (Type D)

2.1

Internal Storage SizeiSAME

0 GB

NFC Supportedi

Yes← BEST

USB Type-CiSAME

Yes

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

Sensori

Full-Frame CMOS

Full-frame Exmor R CMOS

ResolutionMPi

24.2 MP

33 MP← BEST +36%

ISO Rangei

100-102400 (Expandable to 50-204800)

100-51200

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

14 stops

14.7 stops← BEST +5%

Stabilizationi

Digital (Video), Lens-based (Optical)

5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization

Sensor SizeiSAME

Full Frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)

Lens MountiSAME

Yes

Megapixelsi

24.2 MP

33 MP

Maximum ISOi

102,400← BEST +100%

51,200

Sensor Shift Stabilizationi

Yes← BEST

Continuous Shootingi

6 fps

10 fps

Phase Detection Autofocus For PhotosiSAME

Yes

Fastest Shutter Speedi

1/8000 sec

1/8000 s

Focus Pointsi

1053

759 (Phase-detection)

Maximum Expanded ISOiSAME

204800

AF TrackingiSAME

Yes

Manual FocusiSAME

Yes

Touch AutofocusiSAME

Yes

Manual Shutter SpeediSAME

Yes

BSI Sensori

Yes← BEST

Manual ExposureiSAME

Yes

Serial Shot ModeiSAME

Yes

CMOS SensoriSAME

Yes

Built In HDR ModeiSAME

Yes

Two Stage ShutteriSAME

Yes

Manual ISOiSAME

Yes

Flash Sync Speedi

1/200 sec

1/250 s

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure Timei

30 s

—

Image Stabilization Ratingi

7.5

9.5← BEST +27%

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/8000 sec

1/8000 s

Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes (Optical + Digital)

Yes

Can Create Panoramas In CameraiSAME

Stacked Cmos SensoriSAME

USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Versioni

USB 3.2 Gen 2

3.2 Gen 2

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

6.0 µm

5.09 µm

Build Qualityi

8.5← BEST +6%

Controlsi

8.5

9← BEST +6%

Autofocus Pointsi

9.5← BEST +6%

Image QualityiSAME

Video Qualityi

8.5

8.8← BEST +4%

Battery Lifei

7.5← BEST +25%

Low Light Performancei

9← BEST +6%

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← BEST +3%

8.7

Color Combinationi

9.9← BEST +1%

9.8

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

4K 60p, Full HD 180p

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

340 Mbps (4K 60p)

600 Mbps

24p Cinema ModeiSAME

Yes

Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME

Yes

Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME

Yes

Stereo MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

Max VideoiSAME

4K 60p

Internal Colori

8-bit / 10-bit

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 R8CANON8.5

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Sony A7 IV (8.5)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Canon EOS R8CANON8.5

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 R8 (0.0)

PRIORITY · VIDEO

Best for video

Canon EOS R8CANON8.8

VIDEO WEIGHTEDCONF 84%

Best visible score in the video category group.

RUNNER-UP · Sony A7 IV (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#1CANON0.0

Canon EOS R8

“The Canon EOS R8 is a lightweight, full-frame mirrorless camera offering exceptional image quality and advanced autofocus for enthusiasts an”

Autofocus 9.0

Image Quality 9.0

Wins Image Quality

Wins Overall Rating

TRADE-OFFNo in-body image stabilization

BEST OVERALLBest price →

#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 Resolution

Wins EVF Resolution

TRADE-OFF4K 60p video has a Super 35 crop

BEST FOR DOXMARKBest price →

Still deciding? The Canon EOS R8 is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 8.5/10 · WINS 2 OF 13 CATEGORIES

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Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera vs Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera: which is better?

The Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera is our overall pick, scoring 8.5/10 against 8.5/10 for the Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera. Current starting prices span $1,499–$2,499. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera leads overall with a 8.5 total score.
Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera wins 59 comparable specs with a 54% weighted win rate.
Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera has the strongest high-impact advantage in Overall Rating.
Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraWINNER 8.5/10

The Canon EOS R8 is a lightweight, full-frame mirrorless camera offering exceptional image quality and advanced autofocus for enthusiasts and content creators.

Pros

+ Excellent full-frame image quality
+ Advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
+ Uncropped 4K 60p video
+ Lightweight and compact design

Cons

− No in-body image stabilization
− Limited battery life (CIPA)
− Single SD card slot

Best for: Advanced hobbyists · Videographers and vloggers · Travel and street photography

“Verdict: The Canon EOS R8 is an excellent choice for photographers and videographers seeking a lightweight, high-performance full-frame mirrorless camera. Its superb autofocus, impressive image quality, and strong video features offer…”

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 R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera or Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera scores highest overall (8.5/10). 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 Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera and Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The biggest measurable differences are Overall Rating, Sensor, AF Points — with the Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera leading on Overall Rating. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera better value than the Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera starts around $1,499 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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