Canon R3 vs Sony A7S II
Portability
52 Imaging
77 Features
93 Overall
83
52 Imaging
77 Features
93 Overall
83
Portability
68 Imaging
61 Features
76 Overall
67
68 Imaging
61 Features
76 Overall
67
Canon R3 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
Canon R3
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- 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
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- 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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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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R3 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R3 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Sony A7S II
| R3 | A7S II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2021 |  | October 2015 | More modern by 73 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 4150k |  | 1229k | Clearer display (+2921k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Canon R3
| A7S II | R3 |
|---|
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).
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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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R3 Portrait photography info
Sony A7S II Portrait photography info
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
has manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Canon R3 Street photography features
Sony A7S II Street photography features
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)
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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Sony A7S II Sports photography features
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
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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Canon R3 Travel photography info
Sony A7S II Travel photography info
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)
environment sealing
not so great battery power (370 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon R3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Landscape photography camera
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
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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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)
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
| Canon EOS R3 | Sony 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 |