Canon R vs Sony A7 III

Its time to look much closer at the Canon R and Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and A7 III (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R was launched 7 months later than the A7 III and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the R scores versus the A7 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R & Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are available at Canon R Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R provides exterior dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the R and the A7 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R and A7 III is 62 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R and A7 III.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon R to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent R is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.