Canon R vs Sony A7S III

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.