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Updated April 2026 PIXLRUN · COMPARE LAB v3

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The duel.
Two phones, one verdict.

Lab-tested over 14 days each. Identical conditions, identical workloads, scored on a calibrated 100-point rubric.

Sony · 2026 Worth a look
Sony A7R VI

Sony A7R VI

Redefine Reality with 102MP Precision Mastery

9.3/10
From
$3,799
Canon · 2026 PixlRun pick
Canon EOS R1

Canon EOS R1

The Ultimate Mirrorless Beast for Pro Shooters

9.4/10
From
$6,299

Where each one wins.

Six pillars tailored to Camera reviews — scored independently in our Victoria, BC lab. Bars animate to live values when in view.

Image quality

Sony9.6
Canon9.6

Autofocus

Canon +0.4
Sony9.4
Canon9.8

Video

Canon +0.4
Sony9.0
Canon9.4

Lens system

Sony +0.2
Sony9.6
Canon9.4

Build

Canon +0.4
Sony9.2
Canon9.6

Value

Sony +0.4
Sony8.8
Canon8.4

Six dimensions, overlaid.

Radar of normalized scores across our full rubric.

IMAGE QUALITY AUTOFOCUS VIDEO LENS SYSTEM BUILD VALUE
Sony A7R VI Canon EOS R1
Score gap
+1.1%
Canon EOS R1 vs Sony A7R VI — composite lab score difference.
Release
2026 vs 2026
Sony A7R VI / Canon EOS R1
Brand
Sony vs Canon
Sony A7R VI / Canon EOS R1
Price
$3,799 vs $6,299
Sony A7R VI / Canon EOS R1

The full spec sheet.

Grouped by what matters to use, not by alphabet. Winners highlighted with an acid dot.

General
Sensor102MP Full-Frame BSI-CMOS Exmor RS
Sensor24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS (Stacked BSI)
ProcessorBIONZ XR Gen 3 + AI Processing Unit
ProcessorDIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X Dual
ISO Range100–102400 (exp. 50–204800)
ISO Range100–102400 (Expandable to 204800)
Autofocus759-point phase-detect, AI Real-Time Tracking
Autofocus
Video8K 30fps RAW internal / 4K 120fps
Video8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p
Lens MountSony E-Mount (Full-Frame)
Lens Mount
Stabilization8.5-stop 5-axis in-body optical (IBIS)
Stabilization
Shutter Speed1/8000s mechanical / 1/32000s electronic
Shutter Speed
Continuous Shooting20fps RAW / 30fps compressed
Continuous Shooting
Viewfinder9.44M-dot OLED EVF, 0.90x magnification
Viewfinder9.44M-dot OLED EVF, 240fps refresh
Display3.2" 2.1M-dot tilting touchscreen LCD
Display
Storage SlotsDual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Storage Slots
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 40Gbps
Weight657g (body only)
Weight
Autofocus Points
Autofocus Points1053-point Dual Pixel CMOS AF III
Burst Rate
Burst Rate30fps RAW / 40fps JPEG (Electronic)
Image Stabilization
Image Stabilization8-stop In-Body + Lens Coordinated IS
LCD Screen
LCD Screen3.2" 4.15M-dot Fully Articulating Touch
Card Slots
Card SlotsDual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II
Weather Sealing
Weather SealingIP53 Dust & Moisture Resistant
Battery Life
Battery Life~530 shots (LP-E19) / USB-C charging
Body Weight
Body Weight880g (Body Only)

Pros & cons,
at a glance.

A bento grid of what each one nails — and where it falls short.

Sony A7R VI

What you'll love

Redefine Reality with 102MP Precision Mastery

  • 102MP full-frame BSI-CMOS sensor with groundbreaking dynamic range, 8K 30fps RAW video recording internal, AI-powered real-time subject tracking with eye/body/animal detection, Weather-sealed magnesium alloy body built for pros

Watch out for

  • Substantial price tag limits accessibility, Buffer depth can slow continuous shooting in RAW, Large file sizes demand high-end storage solutions
Canon EOS R1

What you'll love

The Ultimate Mirrorless Beast for Pro Shooters

  • Unmatched 30fps RAW burst shooting, Best-in-class AI subject tracking, Dual CFexpress slots for pro workflow, Weather-sealed magnesium alloy body

Watch out for

  • Premium price limits accessibility, Large body not ideal for travel, CFexpress cards add to overall cost

The verdict.

After 14 days each, in real-world use — here's how we'd actually spend the money.

PixlRun verdict · May 2026

It is a coin flip. Either picks lose nothing the other has.

Canon EOS R1 takes the overall win at 9.4/10. Sony A7R VI: Redefine Reality with 102MP Precision Mastery. Canon EOS R1: The Ultimate Mirrorless Beast for Pro Shooters.

See Canon EOS R1 review See Sony A7R VI
PixlRun Lab Score
Composite · 14-day test cycle
Sony A7R VI9.3
Canon EOS R19.4
Margin+0.1
ConfidenceClose call

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