Canon vs Sony:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sony had more branded searches than Canon among telephoto lens brands in New Zealand. Sony had about 17,100 branded searches, while Canon had 4,200. Sony made up 70.1% of all telephoto lens brand searches we track, and Canon accounted for 17.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about telephoto lens brands, both Canon and Sony appeared in all five answers. Canon was mentioned before Sony in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Sony, about 4 searches for every 1 for Canon
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
Canon, named ahead of Sony in 3 of 4 answers
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Top telephoto lens brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, both Canon and Sony showed up in all five answers. Canon was listed before Sony in three of them.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which telephoto lens brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best telephoto lens brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best telephoto lens brand in New Zealand for wildlife photography?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best telephoto lens”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“long zoom lens”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Canon or Sony more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Canon and Sony by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four telephoto lens brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Sony, Canon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sony | Canon | Nikon | Sigma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.4% | 19.9% | 11.6% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 72.1% | 17.2% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 70.5% | 18% | 10.5% | 0.96% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.7% | 22% | 12.1% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 66.9% | 19.8% | 12% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 66.3% | 20.8% | 11.7% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 68.1% | 18% | 12.9% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 67.3% | 20.4% | 11.2% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 68.7% | 19.2% | 10.8% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 68.7% | 19.8% | 10.6% | 0.92% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.6% | 22% | 12.3% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 70.1% | 17.2% | 11.8% | 0.86% |
How has the Canon and Sony comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sony was ahead of Canon in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Canon’s share of searches among telephoto lens brands in New Zealand moved from 19.9% to 17.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.5K to 4.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sony’s share of searches among telephoto lens brands in New Zealand moved from 67.4% to 70.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 15.2K to 17.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand telephoto lens brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Sony gained share of searches among telephoto lens brands in New Zealand, from 64.6% to 70.1%.
In September 2026, Canon lost share of searches among telephoto lens brands in New Zealand, from 22% to 17.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Canon’s and Sony’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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