Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
90 Overall Score
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Canon EOS R R3 Black 2021
Canon
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
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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
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7 IV | Canon EOS R R3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 24.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 | Phase Detection: 1053 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 12 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 10 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/64000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | XAVC HS/H.265, XAVC S, XAVC S-I | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg★ | 0.82 kg |
| Battery Life | 520 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
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
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a7 IV
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 4 of 33 specs.