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Canon R8 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
71 Imaging
78 Features
85 Overall
80
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61 Imaging
64 Features
92 Overall
75

Canon R8 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Released February 2023
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Old Model is Sony A7S II
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Canon R8 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon R8 versus Sony A7S III, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and A7S III (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R8 was revealed 2 years after the A7S III which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the R8 matches up vs the A7S III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 R8 A7S III 
AnnouncedFebruary 2023July 2020More modern by 32 months
Screen resolution1620k1440kSharper screen (+180k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Canon R8

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R8 and Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 R8 A7S III 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R8 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R8 provides external dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R8 versus Sony A7S III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the R8 compared to the A7S III.
Canon R8 vs Sony A7S III size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and A7S III is 71 and 61 respectively.
Canon R8 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R8 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R8 and A7S III.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon R8 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger R8 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R8 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R8 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R8 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R8 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A7S III as a Portrait photography camera
86
 manual focus
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
70
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R8
Street photography with Sony A7S III
77
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts touch focus
 weather sealing
 above average ISO range (102,400)
 lack of image stabilization
76
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 environment sealing
 good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R8 Sports photography info
Sony A7S III Sports photography info
72
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery life (290 CIPA)
75
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery life (600 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R8 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A7S III as a Travel photography camera
77
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 decent MP (24MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery life (290 per charge)
70
 great battery life (600 shots)
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 display is selfie friendly
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R8 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S III Landscape photography advice
78
 manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00")
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (102,400)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery life (290 CIPA)
77
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 good high ISO (102,400)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 great battery life (600 shots)
 has dual storage slots
 megapixel count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R8
Vlogging with Sony A7S III
77
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 features face detection focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external mic socket
 lack of image stabilization
77
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have mic jack
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Canon R8 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Sony A7S III
 Canon EOS R8Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R8 Sony Alpha A7S III
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2020-07-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 102400 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 1053 759
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Sony E
Available lenses 37 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.91x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 461 grams (1.02 lb) 699 grams (1.54 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 93 85
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 13.3
DXO Low light score 3295 2993
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 600 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Dual
Retail cost $1,499 $3,499