Canon R5 vs Sony A7S III
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Canon R5 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 45MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 8192 x 4320 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Launched July 2020
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Launched July 2020
- Old Model is Sony A7S II
Canon R5 vs Sony A7S III Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon R5 vs Sony A7S III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and A7S III (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe R5 was announced at a similar time to the A7S III and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the R5 matches up against the A7S III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon R5 vs Sony A7S III Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R5 and Sony Alpha A7S III. The whole galleries are available at Canon R5 Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Sony A7S III
R5 | A7S III | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1440k | Sharper screen (+660k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Canon R5
A7S III | R5 |
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Common features in the Canon R5 and Sony A7S III
R5 | A7S III | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | July 2020 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon R5 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R5 comes with outer dimensions 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 A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
See the Canon R5 vs Sony A7S III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the R5 versus the A7S III.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and A7S III is 59 and 61 respectively.
Canon R5 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R5 and A7S III.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon R5 to give you greater detail with its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Canon R5 vs Sony A7S III Specifications
Canon EOS R5 | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS R5 | Sony Alpha A7S III |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2020-07-09 | 2020-07-21 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic X | Bionz XR |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 45 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 8192 x 5464 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | 409600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 1053 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 17 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 9,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.91x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 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 | 8192x4320 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 738 gr (1.63 lbs) | 699 gr (1.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 600 photographs |
Battery type | 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 shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Card slots | Two | Two |
Retail price | $3,899 | $3,499 |