Canon EOS D30 vs Sony Alpha 7CR

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS D30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS D30Alpha 7CR
      MSRP$3000 body only
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS D30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions22.7 x 15.1 mm35.7 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels8.5 Megapixel62.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels3 Megapixel60.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 32,000
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,800
      Photo Canon EOS D30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      ProcessorBionz XR
      Max Image Resolution2160 x 14409504 x 6336
      Other Resolutions1440 x 960
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWRAW, HEIF, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalExtra fine, fine, standard, light
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: ATW, AWB, Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon EOS D30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points3693
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS D30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Lens MountCanon EFSony E
      Crop Factor1.6x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation7 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS D30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyLCD
      Touch Screen
      Tilt&Flip Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size1.8"3.0"
      Screen Resolution120k dot1,037k dots
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS D30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.88x0.7x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.7x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dots
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button (with Speedlite 580EX, 430EX, MR-14EXor MT-24EX; pressing the depth-of-field preview button fires a modeling flash)
      Shutter Canon EOS D30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30s
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps8.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferJPEG: high-speed approx. 30 frames (Large/Fine) - RAW: high-/low-speed approx. 11 frames - RAW+JPEG: high-/low-speed approx. 9 framesMechanical Shutter
      Up to 8 fps at 61 MP for up to 36 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 7 fps at 61 MP for up to 36 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS D30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Red-eye reduction
      Off
      no built-in flash
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon EOS D30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Video Canon EOS D30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Audio File FormatLPCM
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC HS 4:2:2/4:2:0 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/50/59.94 fps [30 to 200 Mb/s]

      XAVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [60 to 200 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]

      XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s]
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      HD (1920 x 1080i) at 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Focus Mapping function for Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveS Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit
      IP StreamingMJPEG, UVC/UAC
      3840 x 2160 at 12.5p, 14.99p, 25p, 29.97p
      1920 x 1080 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
      1280 x 720 at 25p, 29.97p
      Terminals Canon EOS D30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS D30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, MIMO 2x2, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Creators' App
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control
      *As of August, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control N3 connector
      Environmental Canon EOS D30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity85% or less
      Physical Canon EOS D30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Dimensions150 x 107 x 75 mm (5.91 x 4.21 x 2.95")124 x 71 x 63 mm (4.88 x 2.8 x 2.48")
      Weight (inc. batteries)855 g (1.88 lb / 30.16 oz)515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.8 x 6 x 4.8"
      Package Weight1.895 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS D30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Battery PackNP-FZ100
      Battery Life520 shots
      USB Charging USB PD supported
      Internal Storage16 MB CompactFlash
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Canon EOS D30 Sony Alpha 7CR
      Self Timer 10 sec 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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