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Canon R3 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
52 Imaging
77 Features
93 Overall
83
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80 Imaging
67 Features
89 Overall
75

Canon R3 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Launched September 2021
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Introduced March 2023
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Canon R3 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon R3 versus Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R3 was manufactured 18 months prior to the ZV-E1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon R3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the R3 matches up versus the ZV-E1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Sony ZV-E1

		

		

			
 R3 ZV-E1 
Display dimensions3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution4150k1037kSharper display (+3113k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Canon R3

		

		

			
 ZV-E1 R3 
IntroducedMarch 2023September 2021Newer by 18 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R3 and Sony ZV-E1

		

		

			
 R3 ZV-E1 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R3 enjoys outside dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") having a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has sizing of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R3 versus Sony ZV-E1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the R3 vs the ZV-E1.
Canon R3 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and ZV-E1 is 52 and 80 respectively.
Canon R3 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R3 and ZV-E1.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon R3 to result in extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged R3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon R3 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R3 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R3 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
86
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
72
 manual focus
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Canon R3 Street photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography info
70
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 has touch focus
 weather proof
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 more heavy than competitors (1,015 grams)
84
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition (483 grams)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R3
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E1
88
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/64,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 good battery pack (760 per charge)
 has phase detect AF
72
 silent mode (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (570 shots)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 max shutter speed is low (1/s)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Canon R3 Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography factors
70
 good battery pack (760 CIPA)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 has touch focus
 MP count decent (24MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competitors (1,015g)
79
 better than average battery life (570 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (483g)
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 selfie friendly screen
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R3 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
86
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 good battery pack (760 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
79
 manual focus
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (570 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R3 Vlogging information
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging information
70
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focusing
 video resolution high (6000 x 3164 pixels)
 has external microphone port
 more heavy than competitors (1,015g)
85
 selfie friendly screen
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
 includes mic port
 lighter than competition (483 grams)
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Canon R3 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Sony ZV-E1
 Canon EOS R3Sony ZV-E1
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R3 Sony ZV-E1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-14 2023-03-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS BSI-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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 102400 102400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 40
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 1053 759
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Sony E
Total lenses 27 195
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 4,150k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/64000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 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 6000x3164 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 lb) 483 gr (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 photos 570 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 2 1
Cost at release $6,000 $2,198