Canon R vs Sony A7R III
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78 Features
88 Overall
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78 Features
93 Overall
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Canon R vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
- Revealed September 2018
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase 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
- Succeeded the Sony A7R II
- Successor is Sony A7R IV
Canon R vs Sony A7R III Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon R versus Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the R (30MP) and A7R III (42MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe R was released 11 months later than the A7R III which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R scores versus the A7R III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon R vs Sony A7R III Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R and Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R over the Sony A7R III
R | A7R III | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | October 2017 | More recent by 11 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1440k | Sharper screen (+660k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Canon R
A7R III | R |
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Common features in the Canon R and Sony A7R III
R | A7R III | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon R vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R enjoys exterior dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
See the Canon R versus Sony A7R III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the R versus the A7R III.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R and A7R III is 62 and 63 respectively.
Canon R vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R and A7R III.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony A7R III to give you more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer R provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon R vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon R vs Sony A7R III Specifications
Canon EOS R | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS R | Sony Alpha A7R III |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-09-05 | 2017-10-25 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 30 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 7952 x 5304 |
Max native ISO | 40000 | 32000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 5655 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
Total lenses | 17 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,100k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 3,686k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (with LP-E6N only) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 660g (1.46 lb) | 657g (1.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 89 | 100 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.5 | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.5 | 14.7 |
DXO Low light score | 2742 | 3523 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | 650 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD card (UHS-II supported) | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Price at release | $2,299 | $2,800 |