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Canon 350D vs Sony A7R III

Portability
70
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon EOS 350D front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Canon 350D vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Canon 350D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 127 x 94 x 64mm
  • Released April 2005
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N
  • Previous Model is Canon 300D
  • Renewed by Canon 400D
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Replaced the Sony A7R II
  • Replacement is Sony A7R IV
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Canon 350D vs Sony A7R III Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon 350D vs Sony A7R III, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the 350D (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 350D was announced 13 years before the A7R III and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 350D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 350D grades vs the A7R III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 350D over the Sony A7R III

 350D A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Canon 350D

 A7R III 350D 
AnnouncedOctober 2017April 2005Fresher by 152 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1440k115kSharper screen (+1325k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 350D and Sony A7R III

 350D A7R III 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon 350D vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 350D comes with external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 350D vs Sony A7R III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 350D versus the A7R III.

Canon 350D vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 350D and A7R III is 70 and 63 respectively.

Canon 350D vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Canon 350D vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 350D and A7R III.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 350D using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7R III will give you extra detail with its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 350D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 350D vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Canon 350D vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 350D vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 350D Portrait photography details
Sony A7R III Portrait photography details
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (8MP)
86
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 350D
Street photography with Sony A7R III
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 350D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (650 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 350D
Travel photography with Sony A7R III
47
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (8MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
74
good battery power (650 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
resolution is fantastic (42 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 350D Landscape photography information
Sony A7R III Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
87
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery power (650 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 350D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
37
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Canon 350D vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 350D and Sony A7R III
 Canon EOS 350DSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 350D Sony Alpha A7R III
Also Known as EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2005-04-06 2017-10-25
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2304 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 1600 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 7 425
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony E
Available lenses 326 121
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 1.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 657 grams (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 60 100
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 14.7
DXO Low light score 637 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots 1 2
Retail pricing $500 $2,800