Canon R3 vs Sony A9 II

Lets take a closer look at the Canon R3 versus Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R3 was announced 24 months later than the A9 II which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the R3 scores vs the A9 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R3 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R3 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R3 has exterior measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Canon R3 versus Sony A9 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the R3 vs the A9 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and A9 II is 52 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R3 and A9 II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger R3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.