Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III
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![Canon EOS R10 front Canon EOS R10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R10/Canon-R10-front.jpg)
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Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R10 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are available at Canon R10 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Sony A7 III
R10 | A7 III | |||
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Revealed | May 2022 | ![]() | February 2018 | Newer by 52 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Canon R10
A7 III | R10 |
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Common features in the Canon R10 and Sony A7 III
R10 | A7 III | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R10-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7-III-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R10-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7-III-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-R10-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7-III-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R10-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7-III-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon R10 vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Canon EOS R10 | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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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 |