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Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
69 Imaging
71 Features
85 Overall
76
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81

Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Revealed May 2022
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 II
  • Successor is Sony A7 IV
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Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the R10 (24MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is very comparable but the R10 (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The R10 was launched 4 years after the A7 III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R10 grades vs the A7 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Sony A7 III

		

		

			
 R10 A7 III 
RevealedMay 2022February 2018Newer by 52 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Canon R10

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R10 and Sony A7 III

		

		

			
 R10 A7 III 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R10 offers external dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the R10 compared to the A7 III.
Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R10 and A7 III is 69 and 63 respectively.
Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R10 and A7 III.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The R10 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more modern R10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R10 Portrait photography details
Sony A7 III Portrait photography details
82
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
84
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R10 Street photography information
Sony A7 III Street photography information
70
 screen articulates
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 good high ISO (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than average in class (426g)
78
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 includes touch focus
 environment proofing
 great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R10 Sports photography info
Sony A7 III Sports photography info
78
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery life (450 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
87
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 good battery life (610 per charge)
 has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A7 III as a Travel photography camera
76
 good battery life (450 shots)
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than average in class (426g)
73
 good battery life (610 per charge)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R10 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 III Landscape photography advice
79
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 MP count good (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 good high ISO (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 good battery life (450 per charge)
 lack of image stabilization
85
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 good battery life (610 CIPA)
 2 card slots
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon R10 Vlogging features
Sony A7 III Vlogging features
70
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 supports face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external mic jack
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than average in class (426g)
36
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external mic support
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Sony A7 III
 Canon EOS R10Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R10 Sony Alpha A7 III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-05-24 2018-02-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 32000 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 651 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 35 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes 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 426 gr (0.94 lb) 650 gr (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 450 images 610 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Two
Cost at release $879 $1,998