Canon EOS R R3 Black 2021
Canon
84 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R R3 Black 2021
82 out of 100 high confidence 116 reviews
The Canon EOS R3 is widely praised for its blazing-fast autofocus, excellent ergonomics, and robust build quality, making it a top choice for sports and action photographers. Many users highlight the impressive 30fps electronic shutter, superb low-light performance, and natural color reproduction. However, some reviewers report occasional freezing issues, a learning curve for the eye-control AF, and a desire for higher megapixels. The camera's value has improved with recent price drops, though a few note it lacks some pro features found in the 1D X series.
Pros
- Blazing-fast autofocus
- Excellent ergonomics and build quality
- Impressive 30fps electronic shutter
- Superb low-light performance
- Natural color reproduction
Cons
- Occasional freezing issues
- Eye-control AF has learning curve
- Desire for higher megapixels
- Mixed memory card slots (CFexpress + SD)
- Some find body too small for 1-series hands
Autofocus performance 25
Build quality and ergonomics 18
Image quality 15
Megapixel resolution 12
Reliability and freezing 8
Eye control af 10
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Video
Beginner
Wedding Events
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Streaming
Travel
Vlogging
Specifications
| Canon EOS R R3 | Sony Alpha a7 IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.100000381469727 MP | 33 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC X | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 1053 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/64000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.82 kg★ | 2.05 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R R3 Black 2021
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong evf (96th percentile)96th %ile
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong evf (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EOS R R3 Black 2021
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Canon EOS R R3
Scores 84 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 32 specs.