Canon R8 vs Sony A7 III

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon R8 versus Sony A7 III, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R8 was released 5 years after the A7 III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the R8 grades versus the A7 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R8 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R8 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R8 comes with physical measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the R8 versus the A7 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R8 and A7 III is 71 and 63 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R8 and A7 III.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer R8 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.