Canon R vs Sony A7S III
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Canon R vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
- Announced September 2018
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand 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
- Revealed July 2020
- Replaced the Sony A7S II
Canon R vs Sony A7S III Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon R vs Sony A7S III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and A7S III (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe R was released 22 months earlier than the A7S III making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the R matches up against the A7S III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon R vs Sony A7S III Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R and Sony Alpha A7S III. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R over the Sony A7S III
R | A7S III | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1440k | Sharper display (+660k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Canon R
A7S III | R | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | September 2018 | Fresher by 22 months |
Common features in the Canon R and Sony A7S III
R | A7S III | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Canon R vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R comes with exterior measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Examine the Canon R vs Sony A7S III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the R compared to the A7S III.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R and A7S III is 62 and 61 respectively.
Canon R vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R and A7S III.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon R to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older R is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon R vs Sony A7S III Specifications
Canon EOS R | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS R | Sony Alpha A7S III |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2018-09-05 | 2020-07-21 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 30MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 4240 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 40000 | 102400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | 409600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 5655 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Sony E |
Available lenses | 17 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 9,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.91x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 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 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (with LP-E6N only) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 gr (1.46 pounds) | 699 gr (1.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 89 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.5 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.5 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 2742 | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | 600 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD card (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Pricing at release | $2,299 | $3,499 |