Canon R5 vs Sony A7R III

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon R5 and Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the R5 (45MP) and the A7R III (42MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R5 was announced 2 years after the A7R III which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the R5 grades against the A7R III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R5 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The whole galleries are available at Canon R5 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R5 enjoys exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R5 vs the A7R III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and A7R III is 59 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and A7R III.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon R5 to deliver more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher R5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.