Sony A7IV vs Canon R6 - Which Should You Buy?

[@johnd9357]

Hey Mitch, we have gotten confirmation from Sony that they are aware of the front focusing issues with eye AF when used up close, and they’re going to work on a FW fix for it.

[@MitchLally]

Epic! Thanks for the update!

[@rockmusicvideoreviewer896]

@@MitchLally Please do a followup video once the FW comes out. And please post and pin a comment to the top of the comment list and in the description so people are aware that a FW is on the way. And finally, if possible, let Sony be aware that you are having the issue and your viewers have been told. I understand Sony will work on this faster if Pros and influencers like yourself inform Sony that it is an issue that is affecting your work.

[@schildzilla]

@@rockmusicvideoreviewer896 Right. I've seen it for myself. Sony support didn't take this serious even with detailed prove that even an a7R III is performing way better. These "User error" statements are really weak. They are telling that to photographers that have actually experience for decades already and they are not even reading the previous informations that have been already sent, but asking for them allover again. The pressure must be raised by everyone and even better by people that reach way more people and could confirm the issue.

[@schildzilla]

Also the Sony Customer Support of Germany (finally!) confirmed directly to me, that the issue is known and that they are working on a solution. Personal information's have been removed from the E-Mail below. Translated with Google translator, as the original E-Mail is in German: From: [e-mail] Sent: 7 February 2022 13:17:53 CET Dear Mr. XYZ, Thank you for your feedback. The technical department thanks you for purchasing our products and apologizes for the Eye AF error. They are already aware of the error and are working on the solution that will be made available with the upcoming update. Since the editing is not yet complete, you are asked to be patient until the update appears. We hope for your understanding and will be happy to answer any further questions you may have. If you still need further assistance, please reply directly to this email. Kind regards XYZ SONY SUPPORT TEAM SUPPORT: www.sony.de/support/de Sony Europe B.V., Germany Branch Sony Center at Potsdamer Platz, Kemperplatz 1 - 10785 Berlin - Germany Original (German): Von: [e-mail] Gesendet: 7. Februar 2022 13:17:53 MEZ Sehr geehrter Herr XYZ, vielen Dank, für Ihre Rückmeldung. Die Fachabteilung bedankt sich dafür, dass Sie sich für unsere Produkte entschieden haben, und entschuldigt sich für den Fehler des Augen-AF. Man ist sich des Fehlers bereits bewusst und arbeitet unter Hochdruck an der Lösung, die mit dem kommenden Update zur Verfügung gestellt werden wird. Da die Bearbeitung noch nicht abgeschlossen ist, bittet man Sie, sich noch etwas zu gedulden, bis das Update erscheint. Wir hoffen auf Ihr Verständnis und stehen Ihnen für weitere Fragen gerne zur Verfügung. Wenn Sie noch weitere Hilfe benötigen sollten, antworten Sie bitte direkt auf diese E-Mail. Mit freundlichen Grüßen XYZ SONY SUPPORT TEAM SUPPORT: www.sony.de/support/de Sony Europe B.V., Zweigniederlassung Deutschland Sony Center am Potsdamer Platz, Kemperplatz 1 - 10785 Berlin - Germany I hope finally some people stop stating "it's an user error!", "too much megapixels" or "wrong expectations". Honestly, there are so many idiots online today. This is at least the third confirmation, if I didn't miss one. (Romania, Australia, Germany)

[@Vjom]

@@schildzilla Russia also. I have same issue.

[@nubscrub]

Above all, both cameras offer more than "enough", and it's your skill and experience that shines through no matter what you hold in your hands Mitch! Nice video, cheers

[@chetanshanfilms9988]

😍yes

[@KrasenBelev]

Both cameras are great. I got R6 over A7IV, because I already had RF glass and I really love the R6. Still, I really hope Sigma and Tamron to drop some lenses for RF mount. I don't understand why Canon are not cooperating on that. I love the RF glass, but these prices are not for mid-range photographers and a lot of photographers go for Sony, because of this glass. I'm part of a photography school and 80% of the photographers choose Sony and most of them did it because of the glass. Canon is probably killing it at the high-end photography level, but if they do not allow third-party lenses soon, they won't be able to catch Sony.

[@romainprovost7164]

+1000

[@petereprice]

I completely agree!

[@alr1577]

Why would Canon want too cooperate? They are making a killing with lens sales. High end photography is where the money is at. Sony only played ball because they had very limited lens when they came out.

[@MarkStCyr]

@@alr1577 Because, many Sony shooters will stick with Sony as a lifelong customer. As they become high end photographers they will spend that money with the Sony ecosystem. Canon may be fine for now but in 10-20 years the fact that 80% of people went Sony for the more affordable entry point will matter. I do wish Sony would create a full frame camera around $1000-$1500 to compete with Canon RP though

[@roblloyd_]

This is why when I finally upgrade my 5D IV to an R5, I'm gonna swap out my Sigma Art lenses for Canon EF L lenses and just adapt them. RF glass is way too expensive, and most of them are just too big anyway.

[@kevinreyesphotography]

Quality content Mitch! Coming from a Canon T4i, to a Sony A6000, and now a A7IV this past Tuesday, i'm in shock how awesome this camera is. As a portrait photographer, I used to shoot in burst mode to essentially not miss any shots, yet in reality I was hurting myself in post with the culling and wasted space. Switching to single shot has saved me so much time in the end, I highly recommend giving it a try. Single shot makes you be more intentional with your shots and it helps to make sure you get it right in camera vs hoping you got a good frame. I Used to leave an hour session with 300+ images, now I'm between 30-50 depending on how many looks my clients and I have agreed upon. Keep up the awesome content man, I look forward to seeing your future work!

[@bobend9275]

Come on man

[@Yasmuraz]

Do you have any recommendations on channel or guides on getting started with cameras and digital video?

[@joseluisphotoReal]

I have the R6- its an amazing workhorse- never fails- the only negative is I wish the 4k60 didnt overheat. To fix this shortcoming and add a bit of fun to my bag I picked up a cheap used Fuji XT3 and a couple inexpesive viltrox lenses and just let that live on a gimbal or sticks for 4k60 longer videos or for fun compact out and about days. The Sony A74 I cant even consider with that cropped 4k60 at a premium price.

[@taylor1212eminem]

A7iv crops to the same sensor size as the XT3 in 4k60, but you've already spent the money

[@sixth.memory]

I have always felt that if you are slightly more video focused, Sony is the better choice, but if you are more photographer focus, then Canon is the better choice.

[@AtortAerials]

Sony hands down has the best sensors out there too.

[@thecinemafox5531]

I totally agree! My buddies who do photo and video have Sony and LUMIX, but my friends and I who primarily do photo have canons, but there is no wrong choice in 2023 as all the major brands make good bodies

[@mohakhu]

6:38 As a photographer who owns these two cameras, I agree 100% with you that the R6 is way better in terms of autofocus.

[@M4TR1X]

May i contact you in order to ask some questions about both cameras based on your experience?

[@arielbadeo5562]

Love the message close to the end.. All cameras are now capable to tackle any jobs. It just comes down to what you like. Cause once the image/video clip is color graded.. you can't really tell what brand it was shot on lol

[@MrT7461]

Which one is batter only for photography propose ???

[@stew_redman]

This is a very well-balanced video. Most channels take the whole "Canon vs Sony" approach as click-bait. You really won't be disappointed by any modern mirrorless system from either brand. Personally I'm sticking with Canon, not because I have anything against Sony (I used to have both), mainly because I have large hands and find Canon cameras more comfortable to use for extended periods. As far as lenses go, I was speaking to people who work for Australia's largest camera retailer - Canon have an embargo on 3rd-party development for 5 years. RF mount came out in 2018, so don't expect to see a huge amount of native RF glass until the end of 2023. Remember though, adapters are cheap and so are used EF lenses 😉

[@Kenkichi24]

I would agree to some extent. I wish he had an L mount cause he had a cheap lense for Canon compared to Sony

[@stew_redman]

@@Kenkichi24 Just shows how good a "cheap" RF lens can be.

[@alr1577]

Check out Julia Trotti amazing channel

[@stew_redman]

@@alr1577 Already subbed :)

[@MitchLally]

Thanks for sharing your experiences and insight :)

[@Hubieee]

The thing is... the EF adapter works really really well. It is just a psychological thing of many people that they want a lens without that adapter in between... You can get a 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II USM lens for basically 1100-1200 € in mint condition, and that is a bargain. That glass performs very well even on high MP cameras like the 5DSr with 50 MP on full frame.

[@khaleel_as]

one obvious difference between Sony and Canon is the contrast, specially after editing the photos it is more pronounce. You can see at 4:27 that the sony looks more faded and less contrasty. The colors look more saturated on canon, you can see that by looking at the greens. Another difference is the highlight after its being edited. Sony looks more washed out while the canon maintain a decent look to the highlight, you can see that on the skin. Finally, look at the model skin when the photos are edited, it feels more natural and intact. The sony have a weird looking skin, not as smooth. This is just my observation from these photos.

[@kinfuilee9460]

noticed the contrast as well.

[@bala1000mina]

Thank you so much Mitch for the helpful comparative video! Good luck!

[@ilanhoward]

The EVF is the same resolution, maybe you did not put it in high quality mode?

[@HolaSoyPedro2]

hi, for videos which is best?

[@Raoh1st]

@2:46, R6 great battery life?

[@greyhoundrick5568]

Thank you for the video! Excellent! As a Canon shooter I’m very happy that the lens mount is 54mm in diameter as opposed to Sony’s 46mm. I think the larger opening lends itself to better lens design.

[@camilabispo492]

what lens 4:00min???

[@ilanhoward]

I wonder if the AF issue is related to the lens, since haven’t heard such complains

[@Kenkichi24]

The comparison between the lenses has a HUGE DIFFERENCE! Should maybe rented an RF L mount since that is a more comparable to the g master

[@RAY-ji7sy]

True, though i really can't see much difference

[@photographybydaniellee]

It shows how good the RF 35 is.

[@MitchLally]

If Canon had an L 35 I would have mate. But the RF 35 is just as sharp as some of the top of the range 35s out there even wide open - also with 20mpix you’re pushing on the resolving power of the sensor at this point as sharper glass give diminishing returns until you pair it with a higher resolution sensor - we’re talking 50mpx and up.

[@Kenkichi24]

@@MitchLally I am very honoured that you replied to my comment

[@MyekalBenham]

​@@MitchLally RF 50 1.2 vs G Master 50 1.2? (Not trolling btw it would be interesting to see.)

[@RWAquariumPages]

great video, was considering sony for a while before canon had a competitive mirrorless, but i love my r6. the jpeg is so nice, i don't even shoot in raw anymore, even for paid assignments

[@gutenbird]

Wow. That would be pretty cool to shoot in jpeg. How is that working for you?

[@RWAquariumPages]

@@gutenbird honestly so far so good 👍

[@paulomarkes9015]

So what should we buy?

[@NARFALICIOUS]

I got an R6ii because I came from Canon and have a few EF lenses, and the R6 seemed to be the best option at the price point. I got the RF 24-70 and now I'm struggling with the size, it's not too big per se for regular photos and straight on videos, but it would be heavy if I were to point it at myself and vlog. And regardless of how I'm shooting, whether photo or video, it draws attention and I hate getting attention. I sorta wish I had Sony simply because of the size of the body and the smaller size lenses. Is it hard to switch systems? Should I get over it and stick with it for a while? The camera itself is great and the quality is good, and my use case doesn't really encounter too much overheating. I typically do 4K24 and only go 4K60 for short time periods or bust out my gopro for short b-roll....

[@darkh0st]

The best camera is the one you have with you. Great content, though!

[@RonK]

Have a A/IV myself, tried with 35mm f/1.4, 55mm f/1.8, 85mm f/1.8, 90mm f2.8 and there are definitely focus-issues. The camera is not permanently front- or back focusing, but even with Eye-AF and AF-C, the selection-algorithm fails. As soon as there are strong (often vertical) contrast areas, or lines the AF prefers to focus on those parts in the frame even with the green focus frame clearly being on the eye. So, the camera is dead sharp, but it "internally" selects wrong parts for adjusting rather than the one in the focus frame. Took some selfies on a tripod, focus clearly on the eye, but often "real internal" focus was on the the black and white hairs of my beard, sometimes back focusing, sometimes front focusing. Hairs distract the camera, but also gray lines on buildings, or vertical borders of doors or windows. It's clearly a flaw in the internal focus selection logic. Had lots of portraits with different very good lenses with slightly blurry eyes but only with this camera (others work fine with same lenses). Hope they come up with a firmware upgrade soon

[@ThisisAOTV]

I had m50 and own a RP and now had Sony A7iv with tamron 28-75g2 2.8 and I absolutely love it ... but I’m keeping my RP because I still love the pictures off my RF glass ... good video man💪🏿

[@sravanmudhiraj4842]

What's the best Camera sony7m4 Or canonr6

[@86media_]

My issue with sony is it picks up more blue in the green and more brown in the orange where as canon picks up more yellow in the green and more yellow in the orange. Its not a deal breaker for every photo but a lot of photos i took whilst on sony were ruined by this. It all comes to your style and preferences.

[@jonathanwagstaff2685]

One big factor that wasnt mentioned is ergonomics / feel in the hand. As much as I am pissed off with Canon not letting in 3rd party, Sony just doesnt feel as good in the hand or as well laid out.

[@feydanmedia]

I think the focus issues is from the 35mm GM lens not the camera as I have the same lens which I use on FX3 and sometimes the focus can be a little funny but I could be wrong.

[@johnd9357]

Nope. There’s a whole group of 50+ of us with focus issues and between all of us we’ve replicated the issue on just about every E mount lens available. It happens on all GM glass because it’s not the glass, it’s the algorithm for eye AF.

[@fotonocity3887]

@@johnd9357 Yup agreed ^

[@CheqkoO95]

Literally the video I was waiting for!

[@leleanastasi3338]

Looking at the photos you entered I could easily tell you which ones are made with one or the other machine. Especially because those made with Sony are all perfectly focused and well contrasted. The Canon ones appear washed out and even slightly out of focus! But surely they are tastes! I, thanks to your comparison between the two machines, I chose Sony!

[@MitchLally]

Glad you could tell the difference - I’ve been shooting for 10 years and I could barely tell…

[@leleanastasi3338]

@@MitchLally maybe you are a canon fan and you don't want to see the difference ...🙊

[@SretloW]

I did shoot both Sony and Canon mirrorless, I really prefer working with the Canon.

[@MrRaduso]

Hi, I've been following you for many years and I also have the feeling that whenever I'm speculating whether to move away from Canon - sell the whole range and buy Sony. So the caller always convinces me on your photos that it's not the right way, tell me honestly, does it make sense? Deciding to change RP to R6 or change it to sony….

[@MODESTYXO205]

What camera would you choose if you only had one option? I mainly shoot videos.

[@MitchLally]

If you don't do a lot of long takes and want uncropped 4k 60p go for the Canon. If you don't mind cropped 4K 60p and do long takes in video (won't overheat) and like wobble-less IBIS go for the Sony.

[@rafadventure9920]

How do you edit a7 IV in raw file? Do you convert it to TIFF?

[@User-pq2yn]

Which is better for videograpy?

[@BlacksheepPictures]

sony already working on eye autofocus update i heard

[@MitchLally]

Cheers dude!

[@mohanairialview4423]

Tell me plz which one is best camera.. I will purchase in 2 days... Plz suggest best one

[@sumdood2035]

Is it wrong that I like the unedited images more? The saturation looks better, but maybe the color is a tiny bit off. Edited are a bit flat.

[@zuka010]

Are these formats RAW?

[@LzKicker17]

Did you compare the specs on the viewfinder? Because you need to change the resolution to high since its on low on factory settings!

[@MitchLally]

I chucked it on high as soon as I got it :)

[@MitchLally]

I dunno what to tell you - the Canon just looks clearer… not sure why

[@LzKicker17]

@@MitchLally haha I see! nice video anyways :)

[@Nastja1118]

Thank you for this AMAZING comparison 🎉

[@markshirley01]

The only reason I haven't bought a R6 is the way it switches from photo to video with no custom video or photo settings saved. Plus the ibis wobble isnt nice. One of the big features on the A74 is active and gyro stabalisation. But not not having 4K 60p uncropped is a pain. # PS Im a Nikon hybrid shooter I had run out of patience with Nikon until the Z9 arrived - so Im thinking hang on in there a Z8 might appear 😃

[@travissmarion]

Honestly, I went with the Sony A7IV over the Canon R6 for one major reason... 3rd party lens selection. I liked a lot of the lens offered from Sigma (especially their primes) and Tamron's 35-150mm F2-2.8. Whereas with Canon you have less selection for lenses and they're more expensive than Sony's G Master lineup. Plus I liked that Sony seems to be pushing the technology as the innovators in the mirrorless realm.

[@OMARZAKIALIRAQEY]

thx

[@connorwarke2276]

Hi I am new here, do you use photoshop to edit or something else? Great work!

[@ALWH1314]

My only question is what computer you use to read Sony A7 iv RAW because I can’t read them on my iPad Pro. Based on what I read, it’s not supported by Apple.

[@Emriys]

Hi Mitch, my R6 never overheated on me. I have shooting long format videos and it seems like some people do experience overheating and some don't. I really do believe some newer manufactured R6s have gotten the overheating issues fixed. And, you can actually set a custom button for the crop mode, you go in the menu and set any of the custom button to the 1.6x crop in the manual and Cs modes for photo, mine is set to the little front button near the lens mount. Anyways, awesome video as always, keep it up dude! 🔥

[@SR_PRODUCTIONS]

It's already been resolved you just gotta update the firmware.

[@Soul_Visuals_Photography]

Great video Mitch. Much love from 🇨🇦.

[@MohdWasim-xd7qg]

which camera is best for Still Photography Canon R6 ya Sony mark 4 Please tell me

[@frankwieczorek5112]

Pretty model, and good comparison, thanks

[@Jean-bs5ip]

Nobody is mentioning it so i'll do it myself. Canon have depth of field button that you need to press in order to get the real F stop depth of field, Sony doesn't require it because the you get the F stop of the settings. If you are gonna be shoot 90% of the time wide open then Canon way is good otherwise if you do a lot of street photography Sony approach is better. So you don't have to kinda guess the final results or the exact exposure because the Camera is showing f1.4 preview while the photo setting is 3.5

[@marinvalenta4573]

Okay, I don't have any camera and now I don't know which one should i buy 😣😰

[@nilupul4]

Whts best camera

[@pematamang9268]

Have you checked Sony a7iv Eye AF biggest issue, not focus Eyeaball and it focus on eyelashes.

[@jaekimchi]

My only hang up about the A7iv is the giant 4K 60 crop. Seems like a deliberate cripple hammer for a $2500 camera.

[@amirulrasyidyussof]

I think if they didnt crop it people will no longer buy Siii... but I agree with you ... 2.5k camera should not get the cripple hammer...

[@rhyandaffa7706]

I like your color grading bro 🤩

[@MitchLally]

Thanks!

[@AhmedShoker-k9d]

Please i need this presetes

[@akaiphone]

how is the focus tracking between the 2?

[@thonguyen7999]

what your lut name used on this vlog ?

[@Vivek-ju7mo]

Which lence used on sony a71V?

[@clement60540]

Are you in auto white balance ? thank you for the video !

[@MitchLally]

Yeah I usually shoot AUTO

[@orshanti]

have you tested the r5 yet? comparison with the 6?

[@lilibossonova]

I have a custom button set on my r6 to change the crop… just for a little extra reach..

[@MitchLally]

Do you just press one button or is it the cropping menu where you have to press 3 buttons to enter

[@lilibossonova]

@@MitchLally one button that lets me then choose between the different crops… it seems quick enough..

[@fitnesslover1164]

Bro suggest me a camera for only photography please

[@SeeShots]

Great video comparison. I recognise that spot. You were in Bondi! Maybe it’s just me being used to editing with canon images, but I find Sony images harder to edit because I find myself having to bring back more colour in the Sony compared to Canon. What do you think of the ibis between the two?

[@dominiksloboda5336]

I feel like the limitation of the cropp factor during 4k 60p was a marketing decision. If 60p is enough for you then there's no reason to go for the A7SIII. Interesting comparison. I would not expect that the R6 would have better AF. Keep it up Mitch.

[@markshirley01]

Yes agreed - if Sony had stayed with 24mp and added 60p uncropped the A74 would have been a no brainer camera. Im a Nikon hybrid shooter myself - its been frustrating waiting for Nikon to properly compete but now with the Z9 hopefully that tech will filter down into mid market camera. I live in hope 😃

[@phantom6134]

sony vs canon which is more durable. Thank

[@BrianHallmond]

The R to EF mount adaptor is almost seemless I've heard. So for those worried about glass, let's keep that in mind.

[@TheDka1]

Excellent video again Mitch and your thoughts almost identically reflect mine regarding both cameras. I'll also add that the R6 has a faster sensor readout which means it should have less distortion when using the electronic shutter. In terms of the A7IV AF I've read up quite a bit on it and I don't think it's a lens problem. It seems to be some kind of algorithm issue with the camera, as the problem didn't exist on the A7III (allegedly). Hopefully Sony fix it in a FW update. Both are great cameras.

[@zapsizzle]

Great video, I've loved my R6 but have been wondering how the competition looked!

[@bethelcleveland]

Hey Mitch, great video. What camera are you using to film this video?

[@MitchLally]

Canon R6 :)

[@eupalino76]

If you had only canon ef lenses L series of very good quality and you should so use only an adaptator wich of the two would you choise as an upgrade of 5d markIII? r6 or sony?

[@MitchLally]

R6!

[@Alesscamera]

Sony A7IV is way more comfortable to use, practical, image quality is amazing and its video capabilities are incredible!

[@definingslawek4731]

And isn't made of plastic. Kind of a big deal for me at this price point. Btw have you enabled your 120fps evf mode? It is off by default, and it seems not everyone has enabled it yet, big difference in feel.

[@tekguyphoto]

Weird. I have both cameras and i didn't find much difference between the EVFs. The R6 is smoother yes but in terms of detail they seem the same. I use high mode and standard frame rate on the Sony. So far I enjoy the R6 more compared to Sony but the extra Mp Of the sony is nice yo have. Skin tones and auto white balance is Canons. I have yet to remove the magenta and pink hue from Sony skin tones.

[@definingslawek4731]

They're both 120fps EVF's, perhaps you haven't enabled 120fps on your a7iv evf. Sony for some reason has that off by default but it's the first thing I turned on when I got my camera. I wonder why Mitch felt the a7iv evf is lower res, the sony is 3.68 million 'dot' and the canon is 3.68 million 'dot'

[@ivancondeph]

Love your content Mitch! I’m between a R6 and Sony A7IV as an hybrid shooter, recommend any as a user? Thanks bro!

[@chrischadwick1]

Hey Mitch, I notice you often frame your portraits with the focus point in the middle of the frame as apposed to the upper third. I've seen a few photographers do this. What's the reason for this compositional choice?

[@dbenedict357]

I am not a photographer by trade but by hobby. From what I have seen if one has a camera that has “eye tracking” then if you place their eyes in the top 1/3 that should put their nose about center frame to frame the subject nicely. Occasionally one may bring the eyes down in the frame to show some of the background to add more color.. or give more bokeh area.. but usually you don’t want to have too much and waste space up top. Hope this helps!

[@chrischadwick1]

@@dbenedict357 thanks that's helpful

[@dbenedict357]

@@chrischadwick1 Excellent!! Glad I could help!

[@imanolcamblor]

Hey!! Just a question, what camera backpack do you use? It look nice!!

[@MitchLally]

Its the Think Tank Retrospective 15 - there’s a link in the description :)

[@MyekalBenham]

Interesting Video. Invest in the RF Glass mate. Why do people try and swap from Canon without utilizing the strengths of the brand. CPS for $60 a year is just incredible for professionals. Anyways Sony is always good content for KZbin.

[@ginak.804]

Definitely the Sony a 7iv. 🤩🙌🏼

[@hlonisirl3900]

Hi Mitch, which camera did you use for this video?

[@hugodebosson377]

Is it just me? Your footage outside while shooting your beautiful portraits looks way better than your desk, face shots. The desk shots are looking a bit dull and flattened with less more detail on your face, to my opinion. Are your using a different setup for your desk shots?

[@VishwasRavindran92]

thats a problem with the lens not the camera body. should have gone with sigma 35 1.4 dg dn for sony!

[@xXxLLIaMaHxXx]

I've heard that Sigma and Tamron lenses work fine on R6 and R5 if you use the EF to RF Canon adapter.

[@MitchLally]

They sure do!

[@MyekalBenham]

Anyone thinking about the a7iv consider the Canon R5 as well. . Currently only a $800 difference in Australia.

[@berndadam8703]

Thanks for your thoughts. I cannot compare the R6 with my A7iv. But I can compare the A7iv with my Z7ii. And to be honest, there is no real difference in shooting experience between both. But I am using the Sony more for the Tele seccion and the Nikon for the wide angle compositions. Reason: the good Tele lenses from Nikon are ridiculously expensive. And, on the other hand, I love my 70-350mm Sony, it gives me the results/quality I expect. And this for 600 Euro; a similar lense from Nikon costs 3000 Euro, 5 times more. Ok, may be the quality is a bit higher, but at the end of the day, I can come on the same quality plateau using Topaz on critical fotos. Hope my thoughts may help. PS: I added a 70-180 from Tamron. This e.g. is not available for Nikon... LG Bernd

[@eliasgottschlich]

Great comparison! How would you rate the thermal performance of those cameras?

[@TKNORTH]

Such a solid comparison dude! Surely both coming away with you then?

[@GurtejSingh1000]

purchased your preset package yesterday, which preset did you use for these sample shots?

[@MitchLally]

burleigh!

[@glennsak]

Sony has a more extensive lens lineup, including third-party, making it the #1 choice for most photographers.

[@Ghostxvii]

I ordered the A7 IV because of Sony’s autofocus. I hope it’s not trash when I get it🙃

[@Roy-zl2bw]

It’s not trash. He’s just having issues with his model. It could also be he’s not using it correctly

[@fotonocity3887]

@@Roy-zl2bw the AF is trash at the moment. He’s not the only one, a lot of other users including myself are having same front/back focus issues. For the love of god, let’s not be blind fan boys and keep saying user error. It’s a firmware issue since this is not an issue on other Sony cameras. Even Sony has already acknowledged that there is a focusing issue on a7iv and said they are working on a firmware fix.

[@astromoosie]

Doesn’t the R6 have better autofocus and ibis? R6 is 6000 af points covering 100% of the sensor. It currently performs better at eye af and at lower exposure. Sony might have started off with better features and tech in the mirrorless game but Canon has caught up… that’s not to say the a7iv is terrible, in fact I purchased the a7iv because the 3rd party lens options were cheaper but I believe the R6 has the a7iv beat in the AF department.

[@Libinkttm]

If autofocus is the criteria , cancel your Sony A74 preorder and order R6 .. Canon simply has better Autofocus system .

[@arthurray4086]

Thanks for the video) I wanted to ask why the color correction in the video is so not good? your face is completely flat

[@foggymossstudio]

Nice review!

[@walkwithme990]

great video my friend i will go with sony a7iv for make vloging walk tour in or natrual placese like swizerland but i dont know which lens i have to buy kindly ur advice ...

[@MarkStCyr]

Great video comparison, thanks for making it!

[@portraitblake]

EF L glass adapted may be old but many like the 16-35 III or 70-200 III are still better than there third party counterparts on the Sony side.

[@mattyanderson1938]

Got a canon R and looking to switch over to the Sony a7 IV

[@garima2473]

Love the video ✨

[@davidjoseph4459]

My reasoning for shooting Canon R5/R6 backup is all based on the Canon RF glass (that and I have a friend with a Sony A7R3 who has to clean his sensor literally everytime he shoots due to sensor dust - I would probably give up photography before I would do that to my lens. I don’t know if the Sony A74 has the curtain that closes over the sensor like the Canon R5/R6 do). I have the Holy Trinity of RF F2.8L lenses. For me, and I tried all the lenses available, Canon RF glass is just so much better than anything else. Also, the prime RF F1.2L 50mm & 85mm glass are just bokeh beasts. I do not have the Canon RF 28-70mm F2.0L. I didn’t buy it due to the large filter thread for the front element; I don’t like that when shooting video, I cannot use both my PM Polar Pro 82mm VNDs. That’s my one mistake. I realize that for photography, I would much rather have the RF 28-70mm F2.0L lens. I have a friend that has an R5 and a 28-70 F2.0L lens, and he does “all” his photography with that one lens. I wish I had that option. Right now, I feel like the RF 50mm F1.2L is a great street photography lens but geez I wish I had that 28-70 F2.0L; that would feel sublime versus using my feet and I just don’t like switching lenses every minute. So the next two lenses on my list are the RF 28-70 F2.0L and the RF 100-500mm F4.5-xL. Those two lenses should make me just feel like I can select any of my lenses and have the right tool for the job. I otherwise think that Canon, Nikon, and Sony full-frame cameras all now have amazing autofocus and great sensors. If you need to save money on glass, I can see the great argument for buying Sony (with that one caveat of the sensor needing cleaned with damn near every use) to get super inexpensive third-party lenses. But in my opinion, from talking with people who shoot Sony, they feel the cheap glass is good enough and not as good as using my RF L lenses. When I let my friends use my glass, they’re blown away by it. My next experiment is to use my friend’s Z9 I just bought him as a gift. I hope his mind is blown as much as I hope mine is too, especially with firmware 2.0. Anyways love the videos. Your photos always look great even with a Canon nifty fifty. Proving that a good photographer with a good model, can make every portrait look stunning. Cheers mate.

[@MitchLally]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!!