Comparison

Canon Camera Connect vs Control Wifi Sony Camera App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Canon Camera Connect

Wirelessly transfer photos and videos from compatible Canon cameras to your smartphone or tablet. Control your camera remotely with live view, add location data to images, and update camera firmware.

Highlights
  • Transfer camera images to smartphone
  • Remote shooting with live view
  • Add smartphone location data to images
  • Bluetooth remote shutter release
  • Firmware transfer
  • Wi-Fi connection switching
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Canon Camera Connect is an application to transfer images shot with compatible Canon cameras to smartphone/tablet. By connecting to a camera with Wi-Fi (direct connection or via wireless router), this application provides the following features: ・Transfer and save camera images to a smartphone. ・Remote shoot with live view imaging of the camera from a smartphone. ・Connect with Canon's various services. This application also provides the following features for compatible cameras. ・Acquire location information from a smartphone and add it to the images on the camera. ・Switch to a Wi-Fi connection from pairing status with a Bluetooth enabled camera. ・Remote release of the camera shutter with a Bluetooth connection. ・Transfer the latest firmware. *For compatible models and features, please refer to the following website. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=cc -Operating System  iOS 18/26 iPadOS 18/26 -Bluetooth System Requirement For Bluetooth connection, the camera needs to have a Bluetooth function, and your device needs to have Bluetooth 4.0 or later (supports Bluetooth Low energy technology). -Compatible File Types JPEG, MP4, MOV, CR3, CR2, HEIF ・RAW (CR3/CR2) images can be imported as RAW format by selecting [Prioritize Saving in RAW Format] > [Yes] from the [Images on camera] setting while connected to compatible model (iOS 12.1 or later for CR3). ・ Importing RAW (.CR2) format is possible with wireless compatible EOS models and some PowerShot models (G1 X Mark III / G9 X Mark II / G7 X Mark II). ・RAW (CR2/CR3) images are resized and imported into JPEG by selecting [Prioritize Saving in RAW Format] > [No]. ・RAW burst files cannot be imported to smart devices. Extract the CR3 images from the RAW burst file in advance on the camera side, and then import them to the smart device. ・MOV files and 8K movie files shot with EOS cameras cannot be saved. ・RAW movie files shot with compatible cameras cannot be saved. ・AVCHD files shot with Camcorder cannot be saved. -Important Notes ・If application does not operate properly, try again after shutting down the application. ・Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.  ・In the case of using Power Zoom Adapter, please set the Live View function to ON. ・The images may include your personal information such as GPS data. Be careful when posting images online where many others can view them. ・Visit your local Canon Web pages for more details.

About

Control Wifi Sony Camera App

Wirelessly control your Sony camera from your smartphone. Capture photos and record videos remotely, adjusting settings like shutter speed and ISO. Supports a wide range of Alpha, Cyber-shot, and Action Cam models.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote shooting
  • Adjust shutter speed
  • Adjust exposure
  • Adjust ISO
  • Adjust exposure compensation
  • Take photos
  • Record movies
Features
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Control your Sony camera wirelessly with just a few touches. The applications support a wide range of Alpha and Cyber-shot Sony cameras, just connect and do the captures remotely through the app. It will walk you through for detailed steps when you first launch. Features: - Take pictures from up to as much as Wifi range allow - Adjust different parameter with ease, including: shutter speed, exposure, ISO, exposure compensation - Take photo/ record movies Supported devices: RX100 V (Dsc-RX100M5) RX10 M III (DSC-RX10M3) HX80 (DSC-HX80) RX1R II (DSC-RX1RM2) RX100 IV (DSC-RX100M4) RX10 II (DSC-RX10M2) HX90 (DSC-HX90) WX500 (DSC-WX500) RX100 III HX60V (DSC-HX60V) HX400V (DSC-HX400V) α6500 (ILCE-6500) α6300 (A6300) α7S II (ILCE-7SM2) α7R II (ILCE-7RM2) α7S (A7S) α5100 (A5100) α6000 (ILCE-6000) α5000 (ILCE-5000) α7R (ILCE-7R/B) α7 (ILCE-7/B) Alpha NEX-5R Alpha NEX-5T (NEX-5T) Alpha NEX-6 (NEX-6) Action Cam FDR-X3000 (FDR-X3000) Action Cam HDR-AS50 (HDR-AS50) Action Cam HDR AS20 (HDR-AS20) Action Cam HDR-AS100 (HDR-AS100) Action Cam HDR-AS300 (HDR-AS300) Action Cam HDR-AS200 Action Cam FDR-X1000 (FDR-X1000) Action Cam Mini HDR-AZ1 (HDR-AZ1) Action Cam HDR-AS15 (HDR-AS15) Action Cam HDR-AS30 (HDR-AS30) α1 (I, II) α7 II α7 III α7 IV α7R III α7R IV α7R V α7S III α7C (I, II) α7C R α9 (I, II, III) α6100 α6400 α6600 α6700 FX3 FX30 RX1R III RX10 III RX10 IV RX100 VI RX100 VII ZV-1 ZV-1 II ZV-1F ZV-E1 ZV-E10 ZV-E10 II HX90V HX99 Developed with Camera Remote API by Sony If you choose to purchase the subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the App Store after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. If you don’t choose to purchase any subscription, you can simply continue using the app for free with limited functions. Privacy:https://sites.google.com/view/huong-nguyen-privacy/home Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/huongnguyenterms/home

Screenshots

Canon Camera Connect4 screens
Control Wifi Sony Camera App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Canon Camera Connect at 4.8 against Control Wifi Sony Camera App's 4.0. Canon Camera Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (153K vs 145). Control Wifi Sony Camera App's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Control Wifi Sony Camera App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Canon Camera Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Canon Camera Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canon Camera Connect has 153K ratings behind it against 145, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Canon Camera Connect's written reviews are positive against 6% of Control Wifi Sony Camera App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Canon Camera Connect ships an update every 3 months, Control Wifi Sony Camera App monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Canon Camera Connect versus Control Wifi Sony Camera App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanon Camera ConnectControl Wifi Sony Camera App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (153K ratings) — better4.0 (145 ratings)
Positive reviews20.8% of reviews — better5.6% of reviews
Number of ratings153K — better145
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCanon Inc.Huong Nguyen

Customer experience

Canon Camera Connect

All ratings148,767 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews1,914 reviews
Positive20.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative71.5%

Control Wifi Sony Camera App

All ratings145 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative24.1%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive5.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative88.9%

Bugs and requests

Canon Camera Connect

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after updates
  • Unable to register new cameras
  • Photos not transferred sequentially
  • Fails to detect surrounding WiFi networks
  • Bluetooth connection not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for RAW file transfer
  • Improve GPS geotagging functionality
  • Implement background photo transfer
  • Add intervalometer feature
  • Allow remote lens focus control

Control Wifi Sony Camera App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Canon Camera Connect

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Control Wifi Sony Camera App

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly with 3 days trial3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly with 7 days trial$2.991 Month
  • Weekly plus with 3 days trial$2.997 Days
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  • 6 Months with 7 days trial$3.996 Months
  • 1 Year with 7 days trial$4.991 Year
  • Weekly Offer7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 6 Months plus - 7 days trial7 Days trial$9.996 Months
  • 1 Year Plus with 7 days trial7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Annually Offer1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$4.99

Questions

Is Canon Camera Connect free?
Canon Camera Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Control Wifi Sony Camera App free?
Control Wifi Sony Camera App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Canon Camera Connect or Control Wifi Sony Camera App?
Canon Camera Connect is rated higher. Canon Camera Connect averages 4.8 out of 5 from 153K ratings, while Control Wifi Sony Camera App averages 4.0 from 145 ratings.
Do Canon Camera Connect or Control Wifi Sony Camera App have ads?
Neither Canon Camera Connect nor Control Wifi Sony Camera App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Canon Camera Connect or Control Wifi Sony Camera App?
Canon Camera Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Control Wifi Sony Camera App monthly. Most recently, Canon Camera Connect was updated on November 8, 2026 and Control Wifi Sony Camera App on November 7, 2026.

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