Canon 1D X III vs Sony A6700

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 1D X III versus Sony A6700, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and A6700 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D X III was launched 4 years earlier than the A6700 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 1D X III grades against the A6700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D X Mark III and Sony Alpha a6700. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1D X III Gallery and Sony A6700 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D X III offers outer measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) whilst the Sony A6700 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1D X III versus Sony A6700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 1D X III and the A6700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X III and A6700 is 50 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X III and A6700.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X III featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A6700 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 1D X III will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.