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Canon R5 vs Sony A3000

Portability
59
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Canon R5 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Announced July 2020
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Replacement is Sony a3500
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Canon R5 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon R5 versus Sony A3000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and A3000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The R5 was introduced 6 years after the A3000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the R5 matches up versus the A3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Sony A3000

 R5 A3000 
IntroducedJuly 2020August 2013More modern by 84 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Canon R5

 A3000 R5 

Common features in the Canon R5 and Sony A3000

 R5 A3000 
Manually focus More precise focus

Canon R5 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 has physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the R5 versus the A3000.

Canon R5 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and A3000 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and A3000.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R5 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R5 will deliver extra detail using its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern R5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R5 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 Portrait photography features
Sony A3000 Portrait photography features
88
manual focus
high resolution (45 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography highlights
Sony A3000 Street photography highlights
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R5
Sports photography with Sony A3000
84
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (45 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
60
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 Travel photography factors
Sony A3000 Travel photography factors
68
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
high resolution (45MP)
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (320 shots)
60
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (411g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R5
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (45 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R5
Vlogging with Sony A3000
79
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (8192 x 4320 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
26
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (411 grams)
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Canon R5 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Sony A3000
 Canon EOS R5Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R5 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-09 2013-08-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic X BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8192 x 5464 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 51200 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 1053 25
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Sony E
Available lenses 17 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 738 gr (1.63 lb) 411 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 470 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots -
Card slots Two 1
Retail pricing $3,899 $398