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Canon R10 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
69
Imaging
70
Features
85
Overall
76
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
64
Features
92
Overall
75

Canon R10 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Announced May 2022
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase 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
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Canon R10 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon R10 and Sony A7S III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the R10 (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The R10 was announced 23 months later than the A7S III which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the R10 scores vs the A7S III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Sony A7S III

 R10 A7S III 
RevealedMay 2022July 2020Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Canon R10

 A7S III R10 
Screen resolution1440k1040kSharper screen (+400k dot)

Common features in the Canon R10 and Sony A7S III

 R10 A7S III 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R10 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R10 offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon R10 and Sony A7S III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the R10 compared to the A7S III.

Canon R10 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R10 and A7S III is 69 and 61 respectively.

Canon R10 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Canon R10 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R10 and A7S III.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R10 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Canon R10 will offer greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern R10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R10 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Canon R10 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R10 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R10 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7S III Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
70
has manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon R10 Street photography factors
Sony A7S III Street photography factors
70
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (426 grams)
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R10
Sports photography with Sony A7S III
77
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (450 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (600 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R10 Travel photography advice
Sony A7S III Travel photography advice
75
good battery power (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (426 grams)
70
great battery power (600 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
display is selfie friendly
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7S III Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proof
great battery power (600 CIPA)
two card slots
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R10 Vlogging features
Sony A7S III Vlogging features
70
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (426 grams)
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
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Canon R10 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Sony A7S III
 Canon EOS R10Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R10 Sony Alpha A7S III
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-24 2020-07-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 32000 102400
Max boosted ISO 51200 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 651 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 35 121
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.91x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 @ 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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 699 grams (1.54 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 600 photographs
Style of battery 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 feature With downloadable app
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single 2
Launch pricing $879 $3,499