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I"m quite happy with my Canon cameras and lenses, but I'll echo what other folks have commented here: It's perfectly normal to be loyal to a particular brand, but my feeling has always been, as long as the camera you're using does the job for you, that's the only thing that matters.

Sony supporting 3rd party lenses: +20 points, Canon not supporting 3rd party lenses: -52 points

I've only owned Canon, but shot a bit with all systems. I keep going back to Canon because UI and body design works better for me! :)

Doesn’t really matter nowadays. I went with Sony because of the lens choices but camera bodies now are all really good!

Fantastic video Pierre, full of sensible information as usual, Nice to see un-biased opinion as not many creators like to be as creative as you. Thank you.

The test was very detailed and useful. And that underwater pic at 19:20 has an otherworldly beauty that left me speechless.

Since the launch of A7iii in 2018 and the introduction of third-party zoom lenses like Tamron 28-75, Sony has gradually become a reliable brand for working professionals in both stills and video. However, it has also become less fun to use (e.g. mediocre screen, handling, IBIS), less value-friendly (e.g. a7IV compared to a7III, expensive flagship A1 without many firmware updates), and less well-rounded (more and more product lines).

Thanks Pierre. Exactly what I needed at this moment.

I use Canon at work for GCSE and A Level photography as students can easily change settings and understand what happens. At how I now only use Sony (was Fuji all the way until my daughter got the A6400) and love how quick the focus is and how much you can individualise the camera. I enjoy the Sony system and now have the RX100iii and A7C. Love your work and thank you for your well thought out content (I share lots of your work with my classes during the academic year). From Rural Lincolnshire UK

Hi Pierre, Sony and Canon are very good and solid Cameras with great Optics. I haven't had a Sony Camera but i have had a Canon Camera and have been happy with it. I shoot with Nikon but i do appreciated Canon and Sony photographers, they all speak very highly of both brands. I do agree with the Screen of Canon being more crispier. Thanks Pierre for this fun topic. 😃

In my opinion it depends on what you're doing with your camera. I tried both, Sony and Canon and came back to Canon because the 1DX and now the R3 felt much better for me. I'm usually doing Sportsphotography. I love the autofocus which is controlled by my eye and that helps me so much with taking pictures of sports and events.

I was a Canon user for many years. I have now switched to Sony and have been shooting with the Sony system for a little over 2 years. A camera is a tool and won't do anything by it self so use what ever I use is never as important as who and how the photographer sees and uses the camera. The reason why I made the system change is because Canon didn't have a sensor big enough in resolution in mirrorless and I wanted to shoot with a sensor over 48MP in mirrorless where Sony had some 50 and 61MP options for me. Having said that and knowing that a camera is not the main factor on image making, knowing too that both systems have pros and cons I will say I would go back to Canon when they step up on sensor resolution for many reasons. First I will say that Canon lenses are a big factor because they have better variety, value and quality lenses leaving out third party optics that I never use with either system (Tilt and shift lenses, fish eye lenses, zooms and telephotos Canon checks all the blanks and Sony has many not checked that I love using). User friendly menus, Sony really falls short and makes migrating to their system really a hard process. Sony cameras take a long time to adapt to the photographers needs and are not intuitive like Canons are. This is something that not only I say, it is one thing Sony has been known for and have not improved. One thing that does fall very short on my high expectations is Sonys screens both through the viewfinder and on the back of the cameras, one would expect that Sony making some of the best TV in the world would have that on their side, but Sony Cameras have much better image quality than viewing quality with some times becomes a problem at the time of shooting trying to fix problems that are not there. Last but not least is brand support with the service on line and offline both: service centers, stores, web pages and other resources when solving problems, finding pieces and accessories, getting customer support, etc. If I go back to Canon I would sell all my Sony equipment. But for now I have kept both until Canon comes with a sensor big enough in mirrorless camera bodys with professional standards bodys because I shoot to print in super large formats where that matters.

Just bought your preset pack and im very happy with it :) but when installing lightroom wont let me change the exposure and white balance option, does it make a huge difference?

Nikons Z mount is technically not completely closed off to third party lenses, but the third party options for Z mount is extremely limited, and you pay a premium vs the E-mount for the same lens. What I don't like about the E-mount is the lack of any lenses wider than 16mm that takes filters. Nikon and Canon have a 14mm that takes filters, but I feel the E-mount is just too small to build such a lens.

Hey Pierre, I have a question about a piece of gear you use. I really like your Hot Shoe Cover on your A1 it looks cool. It has the Sony Alpha Logo on it. I was wondering how you got it.

Level up your Skill, before your gears... in the end of the day.. final output and editing is the important

i went to some photo competition, i used canon eos r with 50mm 1.2 ... and the winner is some guy with canon 550D with takumar lens, there was LEICA M9, Nikon 850D, Sony A9, Fujifilm GFX 50, even some guy bring the Phase One ... my god its a WAR !! ... But in the end, the experience, framing, timing, is the key.

At this time... if anyone still arguing which is better.. is just clueless and gear folks more than actual photographer or someone who love taking photos. Any brand makes good camera now or at least gear that can produce picture.. it is up to the user whether they know how to use a camera or which is more comfortable brand for them if that matters. Also to add... now post process is a big part of whether the final photo is nice or amazing. If you cant or not good at that.. doesnt matter Canon or sony or any brand.. photo will just be alright but not good/great.

I really like your videos. Bought A7R III few weeks ago and i am glad that i choose it over canon because i would have to empty all my budget on lenses at hte moment i have kit lens from sony and tamron 28-75 g2 and im looking ofrward to take many pics with it.

I have a Sony Zv-1 which I've been using for videos mostly and I love it. I'm thinking about adding a Sony A6- A7 since the photos are used in my car magazine which is getting more eyes daily. Plus, I think mirrorless is easier to learn

With thing from the a6300 to the FX9 and latest Sony models works fantastic

I switched from Canon RF to Sony In March 2023 and no regrets. It was PAINFUL selling all my Canon gear but once it was all gone and I replaced most of my Canon lenses with Sony eMount I was happy. Even kept a few EF Canon lenses such as the Caon EF 135mm f2L and 100L Macro and use with the Sigma MC-11 adapter.

Brands are often about feelings. I had a 5dsr who was considered a studiocamera, but I shot everything with it. Out in the Snow -20 degrees, nights, streets..portraits. It was good for a lot of things. Thats why I went from sony a7r IV to canon r5 and their most known zooms. Leaving two a7rIVS and a lot of primes. The R5 is good, but I noticed it struggled with focus in low light. Shooting the aurora I often had to go to manual. Not an issue with sony at all. Canon are expencive, bulky and big and heavy to drag around in the wild. The Sony feels better in the hand. I like the canon but I waited for ages for them to come out with new lenses..primes..and eventually I gave up and bought into two A7rVs instead, starting to build up with primes and zooms. Its not recommended switching so much as its expencive. But now I have found the right gear for me, finally satisfied. All in all, the brand does not matter that much, both Canon and Sony are good. You just have to find out what is best for you.

I just switched to Nikon from Canon. Didn’t switch added a Nikon Z6ii to my EOS R . For the price R6ii I bought the z6 with the 28-75

Also I use sigma on my mirrorless canon too, with an adapter you can use any lenses tbh. I got a free adapter when I upgraded my canon.

Hey Pierre! I love your content, I watch it and the first time I got into photography it was because I got inspired by you bro! Its like I felt that photography makes other people feel and have different taste in the beauty of the world that we live in, so I actually just want to get some tips from you, I am actually learning alot of multi-media now and I think I've almost ruled all of the basics of photography in such a young age, but one problem I have not solved yet is my handling, As you may know I am 13 years old currently and I have not been used to carry heavy things and I've always felt nervous doing photography and that is what ruined my performance in terms of handling, so can you maybe like give me some advice to have any better performance in my photography? Thanks

I like Canon ergonomics but that won't matter when lenses are too expensive, so I traded my Canon RP for Sony A7IV and now I have full set of f2.8 lenses + couple 1.4 fast primes for less than the price of just one Canon RF 2.8 lens.

I wonder if you've ever tried a lumix system...I've personally switched from sony to a new full frame lumix recently and i have to say the ergonomics/buttons/customisability feels so much better to me and is worth the minor differences in image quality for me.

Ill be doing product and more micro photography and some Video, I was leaning towards the Sony brand .my last camera was a canon 7d2 dlsr so im ready to upgrade

Hello Pierre, where did you buy the gold color hot shoe cover for Sony at the beginning of the video?

I used a1 and R3,for kingfisher diving, almost every day.Then I selected a1,and sold R3. And I bought R6markⅡ, for taking pictures of night airplane. I think generally Canon camera is good,But for amateur photographer like me,Sony camera's compactness is very important. I am in Hawaii for travel, I selected a6700 and R6markⅡ.But I use only a6700. I probably get zv-e1,instead of R6markⅡ. And a1 is the best camera for me.

The best camera is the one you have in your hands. :) We live in a time where any of the major brands produce stellar equipment. I've shot Canon, Nikon, and I'm on Sony now. All three have been great and all three have had minor issues. It comes down to your shooting style and needs IMO. Of the three brands I still love the color of Nikon over Canon/Sony. That being said, some post work does the trick. Ergonomics, Canon or Nikon over Sony for me. The A1 is almost there but not nearly as comfortable as a Nikon/Canon. When it comes to tracking/speed/image capture... the A1 has been stellar and leaps and bounds over the previous brands/models I've owned. Nice video... I agree with many of your points. Keep up the great work. :)

I'm a new-ish photographer and love my R6 for portraits, sports, or wildlife. Where it fails, for me, is the subject detection. When using servo AF with tracking it is always trying to hunt for subjects and won't let the focus box "stick" on whatever I initially focused on (if it isn't one of the recognized subjects). This means that I'm always having to switch to a single focus point without tracking, resulting in lost shots and more time spent composing. This is infuriating to the point of making me want to switch. Other brands do better (OM System, Fuji), and I'm curious to try Sony to see if the tracking works like I'd like it to.

Just because the physical interface of the cable seems the same does not mean the inner wiring is. Thats why they sometimes show odd behaviour on different systems.

The debate over the color science is silly as many photographers say it is. Because even as you said those colors will change with any kind of work that you do in post. Thanks for making this video.

Nice Video, thank you! I am a big fan of the sony feeling, my sony alpha 7c with my 3 tamron Lenses is the best and cheapest combination!!

Nikon Z and Viltrox lenses 😍😍😍 Could you try a Nikon Z6III (when launch) or Z8? I think the AF it's up to Canon / Sony levels but it's more difficult to set. You need to go deep into menus and play with more settings. Panasonic is other brand I'm curious about. The S5II seems like a great deal.

Finally a race for performance after a decade of stalemate competition between Canon and Nikon. Both competitors, Canon and Sony, now making great gear but as a student and practitioner of marketing strategy one may expect one of these two to emerge dominant in the war for market share. Historically the winner emerges with twice the share of #2 and number two to have twice that of #3. Time will tell if this academic model proves true. I shoot Sony not because of better cameras but because of the huge savings from third party glass and my lenses are Sigma, Tamron and Sony G-Master but mostly Sigma and Tamron.

the canon lenses and bodies i use are rated weather/splash resistant... but i don't shoot in the rain, mist, or heavy snow fall. so, i would say, i haven't had any problems. when i have been caught in the rain with my gear, i immediately dry it off with towels i carry.

I wanna buy Canon 700D Should I buy it? How It's quality with 55mm prime lens. Plz answer me. Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

Good video, there are too many people on youtube who just bash. I am very curious about the lens cover you seem to have on that RF 50 1.8 and cannot find it online anywhere. What is that? Thanks!

What about canon eos 6d mark ii do you recommend this camera for a beginner

hey @pierretlambert where you bought the red shoe cover?

To me it seems like the camera bodies, are pretty close. Canon does have some features that sony doesnt have. But Sony 3rd party lens support gives them the edge to me, but that wont help sony for too long

I chose fujifilm for my first ever camera, got the xt5, guess I just saw it as a cheaper version for what I wanted but I'm happy with my choice for sure 🙃

I really like the Sony system and that’s after using Nikon DSLRs professionally for many years until the advent of mirrorless. I saw how great this new technology was and saw that Sony was the clear leader so went all in on Sony selling off the Nikon equipment. Fast forward a few years and I am 100% satisfied with the Sony platform. I can use best in class optics from Sony directly or choose other great lenses from Zeiss, Voigtlander, Sigma, Tamron, Samyang, etc.. I like the ergonomics, performance and ultimately the most important aspect to me is image quality and dynamic range which Sony sensors have and are rated amongst the top sensors in the world. I like the small compact size and Sony has been the most reliable system I’ve used in terms of durability with very few repairs over the years. I also really like Sony Pro Support and been happy with every interaction I’ve had with them. I often envy certain aspects of other brands but as you said it ultimately comes down to using your brain and creativity to capture amazing photos and all cameras coming out these days are great tool. Thanks for the insights, I’ve been wondering what your thoughts were regarding the Canon since you recently received it. Always enjoy your enthusiasm and videos, keep up the great work!

Please make pov street photography videos 💙

I went to Leica M because it brings back joy of photography that canon/sony is lacking. I still keep canon for video purposes though.

Hi can u recommend to me any good camera for travel for shooting i like recording video too so pls let me know and my Burget is around 2000€ or less

I don't yet have a mirrorless camera but own a bunch of canon. Do you reckon to stay with the system still?

I use a Nikon D5100

Just wanna correct some. - R6 can use battery from 5D mark ii and 6D mark i days. (Idk about R5) - 50mm f1.2 GM way cheaper than 50mm f1.2 RF. And some focal length follow suit. 😢

Can you tell me how can I set a nice setting for canon 1300d lens50 stm?

Where can I buy the skin/lens cap for the RF 50 1.8 shown in the video?

The glass!! when cannon start to allow third party lenses again I might consider it, before that Sony ftw

Using R3 ❤️

Let’s face it. Both systems are incredible. Nikon, too. Even Fuji is very impressive if you don’t need FF. For me it comes down to lens choices, prices and investments. I’ve invested in Sony lenses and, therefore, don’t change now. Go with whatever camera system feels good for you and is affordable for you. You cannot go “wrong“ these days. The cameras now are better than the cameras we had ten years ago in almost every aspect. My advice: Get a solid body, learn how to use it properly and then invest in lenses rather than camera bodies. Much more value over time. And you will be able to take full advantage of your camera. Lastly, get out there and shoot!

It depends.

It’s all ok preference they are both good

I've been using the Nikon D3200 for almost a decade and in 2023, still don't have any problem with the image quality. but Nikon doesn't care about budget lenses for amateurs and hobby photographers and also I need to Invest in a system to support my vlogging and astrophotography activities at a good level for the price. Sony is amazing in these roles but still a little expensive for me, but Canon is not compatible with third-party optics. so I guess Sony is a reasonable choice for me, because I need to buy just 2 bodies and optics are more important when it comes to price. Thank you for these details bro! ♥

Hey Pierre, Thank you for once again a great video. In your opinion Do you think its good to upgrade my a7iii to double a7iv for wedding fotography or just get the a7rV and use the a7iii as my secondary camera?

Hey great job both companies should end up tied. Both have a great product and put out great results. The user should get what inspires them and like you said if you’re with one there’s no need to switch. They are both gonna get better and the cost is extreme switching from one to the other.

After seeing so many photos on instagram from Sony users, I wish I had invested in Sony instead of canon.. I’m about $3,000-$4,000 invested in Canon already.

I started out with Sony mirrorless in early 2013 with my photography journey. Went to Nikon for the old school Nikon lenses and ergonomics, but left Nikon when their mirrorless AF and features lagged behind the rest. I went to Canon now with R6 and RF lenses and I'm incredibly happy. Why not Sony? I don't need a million lenses, especially third party. I prefer first party lenses for assured QC and reliability and performance. The RF35 and RFR70-200 are more than good enough for me, and for the price they are fair and I don't see a good cheap 35mm option for Sony. The RF35 is incredibly sharp, has amazing IBIS, is compact and cheap. Also, Canon has better IBIS, ergonomics, low light performance on R6, and repair customer service. Colors start to shift and contrast is lost on high ISO for A7 IV, but R6 looks incredibly well in really high ISO for hobby purposes. The Sony A7 IV would be my second choice, but I am happy with the R6 and RF lenses. Fuji? The build quality was terrible with the XS10 and XT30 I had and the AF is worse that point and shoots from 15 years ago. They felt like toys

Excellent video thank you! I was a Canon video shooter from 2012 to 2023, recently switched to Sony (FX3, 6, 30). Regarding autofocus does anyone know who "#3" in the marketplace is? Thank you!

Just for the lenses alone Canon is out of the question. I do enjoy Fujifilm and Panasonic more than Sony, though.

Is that a custom 50mm lens??

im currently using an old 600d canon and wanted to update to the mirroless system,im considerding r10(since i love canon menu and their ergonomic) or the a6400(the best camera budget and sony wellknown cheap 3rd party lens market),i know the canon rf-s lens selection rn is sucks but i have a few pretty good ef-s lens which i could buy an adapter and use it for the r10 but i dont know if its worth it,i mainly do portrait and street photography,maybe almost everything except sport,any advice?(i do love some fuji like xt3,xs10,xt30 mark 2 but damn i just hate how the menu work),the nikon zfc might also be an options too but ive heard the lens selection is also sucks too.

My Sony cameras already used my Canon EF L-Series connected to Sigma mount converter MC-11, very easy and useful....

Would you recommend the Sony a7 mark i

USB C is crazy not all USB C ports and cables work the same. Gotta make sure you have the right cable for what your port can do

Canon R5 needs USB-C PD cables/charger, which charges much faster. You can probably charge the Sony without PD and it takes 5-10 times longer, but still works. Most companies try to sell chargers without PD as there is obviously more money to make and it's easy to find it in the specs. Since I learned about this I have only PD in my house and my car and all my usb devices benefit.

I use, a6500, a6700, fx30 and still prefer the video from my Canon 650D with Magic Lantern Raw :)

Thank you pierre for this helpful information, Actually I shoot with Canon, But if I want to choose between Canon & Sony, I say sony😅 Because it's amazing for everything, everywhere, with everyone; it's like a magic 😂❤

I switched from Nikon mirrorless to Sony and picked up the Sony a7riv and was blown away by the images it took and love the 3rd party len options. But I second-guessed myself so I rented the Canon R5 and the 85 mm f1.2 RF lens and even though it took beautiful photos I really like the menu for the Sony and the natural colors Sony produced. I like how the feel and size of the Sony cameras even though I have size 4 XL hands I just preferred the Sony. But I wish Sony would produce an 85 mm f1.2 like the Canon lens. That is a remarkable lens. But since I upgraded to the a7rv the evf is beautiful and the flip out screen is perfect. And once you use the a7rv and the 135mm GM for portraits you will be a believer. I am not brand loyal either so whatever gets the job done the best and the easiest is what I prefer and Sony is doing it for me.

What are your thoughts on the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z R-Series Lens?

Goooood morning everyone 🔥❤️😂

Is there a review of the banana on the channel somewhere? How is the chromatic aberration? Are the images tinted at all?

I’ve been shooting film since the 70’s. The only film cameras I have left are Canon and Olympus. I started my digital photography with Canon, then Fuji and Olympus and now I’ve settled on Sony. I still have my Olympus E-M1 mkii, which I just love and will probably never get rid of because it fits my hand really well and the image quality is very good. Same with the Sony A7 series. Sony fits my hand very well and is comfortable to carry. All of the digital cameras I have owned have very good image quality and I’d shoot any of them again. It’s not the camera, it’s the operator.

Some of the Canon cameras require PD=power delivery :) Som cables dont support that is my understanding :) USB-C sadly is not USB-C that would be to efficient

Not me over here with my little Konica Autoflex TC as my main and my two Canon (10000D and R8). who only get used for shot composition, so when I shoot on my konica I can get the 'perfect' photo.

What cameras are these ? Like what’s the model ?

I couldn’t choose, so I’m heavily invested in both brands lol but if i had to choose one. Canon R5 for me!

The age old question I am struggeling myself. I love my Canon R6. But I think Canon needs to size down in size and weight with the lenses and bodies. This is the biggest factor why I am tempted to switch. And lens choice of course. On the other side, the body feel, menu style/design are still better for my taste. Image quality is great with both.

It's not even been a Year and the black paint of my sony A7 IV is getting off! I use my camera very carefully but seeing this is depressing!

I am not 100% sure if thats a more recent thing, but there are absolutely 3rd party Canon RF lenses, by the likes of Samyang, Venus and Sirui for example. They also make very good lenses.

Nikon z8 and z72 going strong

I'm thinking about going from Canon RF (and EF) to Sony due to all the issues and stuff thats happening with the latest Canon camera's. Stuff like overheating, video crop, software bugs etc. But the only thing being a barrier for me is how sony doesn't have a fully articulating screen and canon body's feeling better in my hand.

does anyone got a recommendation for which camera is best for a filmmaker? I've been wanting to buy a camera for a while now since filmmaking is what I'm going into professionally so any recommendations would be awesome!

IMHO, it really doesn't matter. Use what you have. That being said, I have never shot Canon or Nikon mirrorless. I started on Fuji and now shot Sony exclusively. I find pros & cons of Sony, but also all other systems too. I do feel Sony offers greater options and a more flexibility ecosystem. I think all the other mirrorless camera cos. should thank Sony for expanding to technology and leading the way to others who might want to adopt a new system.

I want to start with a beginner camera but still undecided if I should go Sony or canon. I see a lot of people complaining about lack of firmware updates for Sony’s cameras. Is this true and is it a deal breaker for any of you?

I’ve been shooting portraits successfully for a few years now. Been using the a7iii with the gmaster lenses and have loved it. However, I have always wanted canon because of their colors. Not sure if it’s worth throwing all my lenses away for!

I am having a hard time debating whether or not to get the canon R6 Mark II or to get the Sony A7CII. I shoot some portrait photography but lately I have been shooting photo and video of my 12 year olds basketball team. which one would you say is better for this? I currently have a Canon 5D Mark III. I can't really find any review videos comparing the two cameras. Thank you for your help.

I’m someone with a Fuji XT4 and really need to change to Canon/Sony due to the poor AF😢still trying to find a camera that suits my needs (i usually do street photography, focusing on architectures, but recently I want to start portrait shooting, mainly for concert use)

what lens hood skin is that? to get it red

Sony A7iii and i love it

I got a canon 5dS a canon rebbel t7 and a Sony nex 5 and a Sony a 6500 my favorite is my 5dS

Iam 17 and i cannot afford a camera I just feel awesome watching tis channel BUT i will become a pro film maker in future

What are those red circular things dangling from the underside of his camera bodies? Seen that in a few of his videos.