Sony Alpha a7S III Black 2020
Sony
90 Overall Score
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Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II Black
Canon
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha a7S III Black 2020
92 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Sony A7S III is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional video quality, industry-leading autofocus, and outstanding low-light performance. Users highlight the improved ergonomics, build quality, and heat management, making it a reliable choice for professional video work. While the 12MP stills are considered secondary and some note expensive memory cards and mediocre bundled software, the overall sentiment is that this camera is a top-tier hybrid that justifies its cost for serious creators.
Pros
- Exceptional video quality
- Industry-leading autofocus
- Outstanding low-light performance
- Improved ergonomics and build quality
- Excellent heat management
Cons
- Expensive memory cards required
- Mediocre bundled software
- 12MP stills are secondary to video
- No internal raw recording
- Video format may need conversion
Video quality 8
Autofocus 5
Low light performance 5
Build quality and ergonomics 4
Heat management 3
Memory card cost 3
Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Video
Wedding Events
Beginner
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7S III | Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 12.100000381469727 MP | 45 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 80★ | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF) | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 59 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | 5.8M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 1000 shots★ | 320 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C |
| HDMI | full-size HDMI | Mini HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7S III Black 2020
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average sensor (7th percentile)7th %ile
Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II Black
- Strong af (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 33 specs.