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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony A7S III

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost 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
  • Released July 2020
  • Older Model is Sony A7S II
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony A7S III Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony A7S III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is fairly similar but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SX210 IS was announced 11 years earlier than the A7S III and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX210 IS grades vs the A7S III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony A7S III

 SX210 IS A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Canon SX210 IS

 A7S III SX210 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2020June 2010Fresher by 122 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony A7S III

 SX210 IS A7S III 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony A7S III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the A7S III.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and A7S III is 90 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and A7S III.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX210 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX210 IS will offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography info
Sony A7S III Portrait photography info
38
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography info
Sony A7S III Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
display is selfie friendly
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S III Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (600 shots)
has double storage slots
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S III as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
77
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Sony A7S III
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Sony Alpha A7S III
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-06-16 2020-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Bionz XR
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Maximum boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 759
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lb) 699 grams (1.54 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 600 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at launch $226 $3,499