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Kit comparison · 2025

Canon EOS R8 vs Sony A7 IV: which kit wins in 2025?

Full side-by-side comparison of camera specs, lens options, performance scores, and price — so you can stop second-guessing and start shooting.

Sony A7 IV has IBIS; the other does notSony A7 IV is weather sealed; the other is notThe EOS R8 kit costs €1,030 less
The affordable full-frame
Canon EOS R8
+ RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
73/100
€1,718
camera + lens
★ Overall winner
The professional all-rounder
Sony A7 IV
+ FE 50mm f/1.8
77/100
€2,748
camera + lens
Camera body
Sensor
Full-frame
Full-frame
Resolution
24MP
33MP
IBIS
— No
✓ Yes
Weather seal
— No
✓ Yes
Battery
290 shots
610 shots
Body weight
461g
658g
Released
2,023
2,021
Lens
Model
RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
FE 50mm f/1.8
Focal range
50mm
50mm
Max aperture
f/1.8
f/1.8
Type
Prime
Prime
Lens weight
160g
186g
Combined kit
Total weight
621g
844g
Total price
€1,718
€2,748
Tier
Enthusiast
Pro
Performance scores
Beginner-friendly
74
50
Travel
70
76
Portrait
90
92
Wildlife
52
80
Sports
60
82
Video
82
90
Value for money
86
72
Strengths
+Affordable full-frame
+Excellent DPAF
+Lightweight for FF
+Great video features
+Versatile all-rounder
+Outstanding IBIS
+Dual card slots
+Professional features
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Canon EOS R8 vs Sony A7 IV: common questions

Which is better overall, the Canon EOS R8 or the Sony A7 IV?

Based on our scoring across 7 use-case dimensions, the Sony A7 IV edges ahead with an average score of 77/100 vs 73/100. Sony's strengths include: Versatile all-rounder and Outstanding IBIS.

Is the Sony A7 IV worth the extra cost over the Canon EOS R8?

The A7 IV kit costs €1,030 more than the EOS R8 kit. The extra cost buys you: Versatile all-rounder and Outstanding IBIS. If those features matter for your shooting, the upgrade is justified.

Which is better for beginners, the Canon EOS R8 or Sony A7 IV?

For beginners, the Canon EOS R8 scores higher (74 vs 50 for beginner-friendliness). Affordable full-frame.

Which has better video, the Canon EOS R8 or Sony A7 IV?

For video, the Sony A7 IV leads with a video score of 90/100. It has IBIS for smoother handheld footage. The flip screen also makes it ideal for solo filming.

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