Canon R vs Sony A3000

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon R vs Sony A3000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the R (30MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the R (Full frame) and A3000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The R was brought out 5 years after the A3000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R matches up against the A3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R & Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R offers outer measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the R compared to the A3000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R and A3000 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R and A3000.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R will produce greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher R is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.