Canon EOS R vs Sony a7 III Specifications
Camera Feature | Canon EOS R | Sony a7 III |
---|---|---|
Announced | September 2018 | February 2018 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS |
Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | BIONZ X |
Resolution | 30.3 MP | 24.2 MP |
Pixel Dimensions | 6720×4480 | 6000×4000 |
Sensor Dimensions | 36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) | 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full Frame) |
Sensor Pixel Size | 5.36µ | 5.93µ |
Low Pass Filter | Yes | No1 |
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | No | Yes |
Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
Max Native ISO | ISO 40,000 | ISO 51,200 |
Extended ISOs | ISO 50-102,400 | ISO 50-204,800 |
High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | No |
Focus Stack Bracketing | No | No |
Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | No |
Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 8 FPS | 10 FPS |
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 8 FPS | 10 FPS |
Notes for High FPS Shooting | No autofocus at 8 FPS (autofocus at 5 FPS) | None |
Buffer Size (Raw) | 47 frames (8 FPS) | 89 frames (10 FPS) |
Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF | Hybrid PDAF |
Autofocus Points | 143 | 693 |
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -4.5 EV | -3 EV |
Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/250 |
Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | Yes | No |
Video Features | ||
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 8 bits | 8 bits |
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 10 bits | 8 bits |
Raw Video | No | No |
4K Maximum Framerate | 30 FPS | 30 FPS |
1080P Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | 120 FPS |
Additional Video Crop Factor | 1.74x crop at 4K | No |
Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External) | 4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External) |
Video Recording Limit | 30 min | 30 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
Card Slots | 1 | 2 |
Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-II) | SD (UHS-II) |
Slot 2 Type | N/A | SD (UHS-I) |
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.2 in | 3.0 in |
Rear LCD Resolution | 2.1 million dots | 0.92 million dots |
Articulating LCD | Yes | Single Axis |
Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76x | 0.78x |
Viewfinder Resolution | 3.69 million dots | 2.36 million dots |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Voice Memo | No | No |
Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
GPS | No | No |
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
WiFi | Yes | Yes |
USB Type | Type C 3.1 | Type C 3.1 |
Battery Type | LP-E6N | NP-FZ100 |
Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 350 frames | 610 frames |
Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 370 frames | 710 frames |
Battery Life (Eco Mode) | 560 frames | N/A |
Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 660 g (1.46 lbs.) | 650 g (1.43 lbs.) |
Dimensions (LxHxD) | 136 x 98 x 84 mm (5.3 x 3.9 x 3.3″) | 127 x 96 x 74 mm (5.0 x 3.8 x 2.9″) |
Price Comparison | ||
MSRP, Body Only | $1800 (Check Current Price) | $2000 (Check Current Price) |
Used Prices | Canon EOS R Used Prices | Sony a7 III Used Prices |
1It is unconfirmed whether the Sony a7 III has a low-pass filter. The general (and perhaps surprisng) consensus is that it does not, or if it does, it is a weak horizontal-only AA filter. |
Summary and Recommendations
What does the Canon EOS R offer over the Sony a7 III?
- 1.25 times more megapixels (30.3MP vs 24.2MP)
- Higher resolution rear display and electronic viewfinder
- Lower price, costing $200 less
What does the Sony a7 III offer over the Canon EOS R?
- In-body image stabilization, allowing for easier handheld photography even with non-stabilized lenses
- Two card slots, which is better for redundancy and backup
- Better battery life when using the viewfinder, with approximately 260 more shots according to CIPA measurements
- Slightly better high-FPS and buffer features
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