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Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R III

Portability
57
Imaging
82
Features
89
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Revealed January 2022
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Replaced the Sony A7R II
  • Updated by Sony A7R IV
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Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R III Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon R5 C and Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the R5 C (45MP) and the A7R III (42MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The R5 C was manufactured 4 years after the A7R III which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the R5 C matches up versus the A7R III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Sony A7R III

 R5 C A7R III 
LaunchedJanuary 2022October 2017More modern by 52 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1440kCrisper display (+660k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Canon R5 C

 A7R III R5 C 

Common features in the Canon R5 C and Sony A7R III

 R5 C A7R III 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R5 C provides external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the R5 C against the A7R III.

Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 C and A7R III is 57 and 63 respectively.

Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 C and A7R III.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon R5 C to produce greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer R5 C provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 C Portrait photography information
Sony A7R III Portrait photography information
89
focusing manually
resolution is fantastic (45MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
86
has manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R5 C
Street photography with Sony A7R III
72
screen articulates fully
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 C as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
resolution is fantastic (45MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (320 CIPA)
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 C Travel photography details
Sony A7R III Travel photography details
72
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is fantastic (45 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (320 shots)
74
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
fantastic sensor resolution (42MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 C as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.20 inches)
resolution is fantastic (45 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (320 per charge)
87
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 C as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
72
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
high quality video (8192 x 4320 pxls)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
37
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Sony A7R III
 Canon EOS R5 CSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R5 C Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-01-19 2017-10-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8192 x 5464 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 51200 32000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1053 425
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Sony E
Amount of lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.20 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 8192x4320 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lb) 657 grams (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 320 photos 650 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at release $4,499 $2,800