Sony a7 a7 III Black 2018
Sony
85 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV5D Mark IV Black 2016
Canon
67 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Photography
Video
Youtube
Product Photography
Vlogging
Travel
Streaming
Specifications
| Sony a7 a7 III | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV5D Mark IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 30.399999618530273 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X | DIGIC 6+ |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 693Contrast Detection: 425 | Phase Detection: 61 (41 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps★ | 7 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 10 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264/XAVC S, AVCHD/H.264 | MOV/MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | 1.6M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg★ | 0.80 kg |
| Battery Life | 610 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1★ | Micro-USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | Mini-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony a7 a7 III Black 2018
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV5D Mark IV Black 2016
- Strong video (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony a7 a7 III Black 2018
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV5D Mark IV Black 2016
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony a7 a7 III
Scores 85 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.
