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Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7S III

Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
85 Overall
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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon 5D MIII
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Superseded the Sony A7S II
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7S III Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7S III, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and A7S III (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 5D MIV was brought out 4 years before the A7S III which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 5D MIV scores versus the A7S III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 5D MIV A7S III 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1440kCrisper screen (+180k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Canon 5D MIV

		

		

			
 A7S III 5D MIV 
AnnouncedJuly 2020August 2016More modern by 47 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 5D MIV A7S III 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV provides outside dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7S III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 5D MIV vs the A7S III.
Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7S III size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and A7S III is 55 and 61 respectively.
Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and A7S III.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon 5D MIV to produce greater detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 5D MIV will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon 5D MIV as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A7S III as a Portrait photography camera
85
 has manual focus
 fantastic sensor resolution (30 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
71
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 includes face detect focus
 exports RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Canon 5D MIV Street photography features
Sony A7S III Street photography features
65
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 environment proofing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
76
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 weather proof
 above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon 5D MIV
Sports photography with Sony A7S III
80
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 fantastic sensor resolution (30MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 comes with phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
76
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proof
 better than average battery power (600 shots)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon 5D MIV
Travel photography with Sony A7S III
67
 environment proofing
 comes with touch to focus
 fantastic sensor resolution (30 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
70
 better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 screen is selfie friendly
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S III Landscape photography advice
80
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon EF mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 fantastic sensor resolution (30MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 two card slots
 does not have image stabilization
77
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (102,400)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 better than average battery power (600 shots)
 two card slots
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon 5D MIV Vlogging features
Sony A7S III Vlogging features
31
 touchscreen functionality
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have microphone socket
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic socket
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Sony A7S III
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVSony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Sony Alpha A7S III
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-08-25 2020-07-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6+ Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6720 x 4480 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 61 759
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Sony E
Total lenses 250 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.91x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lb) 699 gr (1.54 lb)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 91 85
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 13.3
DXO Low light score 2995 2993
Other
Battery life 900 pictures 600 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $3,299 $3,499