Canon 80D vs Sony A7 III

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon 80D and Sony A7 III, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is relatively comparable but the 80D (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 80D was introduced 24 months earlier than the A7 III which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 80D grades versus the A7 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 80D and Sony Alpha A7 III. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 80D Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 80D has outside measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 80D and Sony A7 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 80D versus the A7 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and A7 III is 59 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and A7 III.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The 80D contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The older 80D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.