Wrmiller31 Loc: Pinehurst, NC

I have a huge collection of Canon lenses and am pleased with the Canon 1DX Mark II Camera I have. I’ve recently seen what a Sony 61 MP Sensor looks like on close cropped bird photos. The eyes snap like nothing I’ve ever taken on my Canon. I think there are converters so that I can use my Canon lenses on a Sony? Should I make the change to a Sony, recognizing it’s an expensive body and I’ve already spent $5000 + on the Canon body?

Thanks,

Bill

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

You're comparing a 20MP camera to a 61MP camera for cropped image files? Wouldn't the more accurate comparison be the 1DX II (20MP) to the 5DIV (30MP) or 5DS/R (50MP) or EOS R5 (45MP)? I think you'll find the Sony is not so unique when you compare the apples to apples of sensor resolution.

When you look at the price of a 1-series model, you're looking at the pro-grade all-weather all-day camera with the pixel resolution for 2-page magazine-sized prints. When you look at the other models, Sony and Canon, you see also pro-grade cameras, but with different intended users and purposes and pixel resolution.

As a 1-series body owner and a Sony a7-series owner, there's much more to the respective camera families than sensor resolution. The EOS approach to body controls and menus are far, far superior.

Wrmiller31 Loc: Pinehurst, NC

Thank you for your insight.

Canisdirus

Realize that the lens still has a lot to do with cropping... and for you still have a very sharp image left.
The processor is important, but so is the glass.
A high MP sensor like the Sony A7RIV will lay lenses bare...both positive and negative.
So be prepared to skip the 'cheap' lenses.

SteveHmeyer Loc: Cincinnati OH USA

If you decide on the Sony body just to let you know...

I have had great success with both the Metabones and the Sigma brand Canon EF to E mount converters with Canon “L”.
series lenses.

AF is fast on all lenses I have tried through 400mm with both converters. Results may vary depending on the age of your lenses.

The Sigma is specifically made for using Canon mount Sigma brand lenses on a Sony E- mount body but works for me with Canon lenses.

The added benefit of Sony’s IBIS yields great hand-held results.

The downside is that the adapters are pricey - but much less so than a new family of lenses.

John Hicks Loc: Sible Hedinham North Essex England

Why not buy a Canon 25th if you want a bigger sensor and a r to ef adaptor that way you can use you Canon lenses and the menus on the camera will be more familiar to you.
One other important thing the sensor on a Canon camera is designed and made by Canon for that camera only.

Ltgk20 Loc: Salisbury, NC

I don't have an a7riv, but I've been shooting Sony for a decade or so and have the a9ii now. The a7riv is a fine camera, but if you want maximum performance with your EF lenses along with great AF and high resolution the R5 is likely a better choice. If you're looking to evolve to Sony over time then the a7riv is a great choice.