Canon
EOS R7
32.5MP APS-C RF-mount body with 30fps burst, 4K 60p, 7-stop IBIS, and advanced subject tracking.
$1,499
Released May 2022
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 2.5 years newer.
Wins
EOS R7
Wins
Alpha 1 II
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 42 frames)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,360,000)
- AEOS R7 has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF refresh rate (240 Hz vs 120 Hz)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R7
132 × 90 × 92 mm
612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
EOS R7 is 4mm narrower and 7mm shorter than Alpha 1 II but it is also 9mm thicker.
EOS R7 is 131 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R7
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R7
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
EVF magnification
1.15 × vs 0.9 × — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
660 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Weight
612 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 42 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 32,000
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R7
Pros
- ✓High-resolution 32.5MP APS-C sensor
- ✓Up to 30fps electronic burst
- ✓7-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓Dual SD UHS-II card slots
- ✓Strong value for wildlife and sports reach
Cons
- –APS-C sensor trails full-frame in low-light depth
- –RF-S lens lineup is still limited
- –4K 60p uses a crop in some modes
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R7 or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.5/10 versus 6.0/10 for EOS R7 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and Alpha 1 II?
EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R7 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the Alpha 1 II?
EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and Alpha 1 II?
EOS R7 weighs 612 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the EOS R7 is 131 g lighter.
Do the EOS R7 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
EOS R7: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R7 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
EOS R7: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the EOS R7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The EOS R7 is $5,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.