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Canon R3 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
52 Imaging
78 Features
93 Overall
84
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68 Imaging
61 Features
76 Overall
67

Canon R3 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Introduced September 2021
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7S
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S III
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Canon R3 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon R3 vs Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and A7S II (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R3 was manufactured 6 years after the A7S II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the R3 scores vs the A7S II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Sony A7S II

		

		

			
 R3 A7S II 
ReleasedSeptember 2021October 2015More modern by 73 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution4150k1229kClearer display (+2921k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Canon R3

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R3 and Sony A7S II

		

		

			
 R3 A7S II 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R3 comes with outer measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
Check the Canon R3 vs Sony A7S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the R3 against the A7S II.
Canon R3 vs Sony A7S II size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and A7S II is 52 and 68 respectively.
Canon R3 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R3 and A7S II.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon R3 to offer more detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher R3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R3 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R3 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R3 Portrait photography info
Sony A7S II Portrait photography info
86
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
68
 has manual focus
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 low megapixels (12MP)
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon R3 Street photography features
Sony A7S II Street photography features
70
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 weather proofing
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 heavier than average in class (1,015 grams)
78
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R3 Sports photography features
Sony A7S II Sports photography features
89
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/64,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (760 per charge)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
58
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery power (370 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R3 Travel photography info
Sony A7S II Travel photography info
70
 better than average battery life (760 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 MP count decent (24MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 heavier than average in class (1,015g)
49
 environment sealing
 not so great battery power (370 shots)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R3 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A7S II as a Landscape photography camera
86
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (760 shots)
 has double storage slots
71
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 good ISO range (102,400)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery power (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R3
Vlogging with Sony A7S II
70
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high res video (6000 x 3164 pixels)
 does have mic port
 heavier than average in class (1,015g)
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external mic jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon R3 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Sony A7S II
 Canon EOS R3Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R3 Sony Alpha A7S II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-14 2015-10-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 102400 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 409600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 1053 169
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 27 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 4,150k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/64000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 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    
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Maximum video resolution 6000x3164 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 lb) 627 gr (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 96 85
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 13.3
DXO Low light score 4086 2993
Other
Battery life 760 pictures 370 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E19 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting   With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail cost $6,000 $2,767