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Canon EOS R3 vs Sony A7R VI

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The R3 wins 2 of 7 scored specs (battery (cipa)); the A7R VI wins 5 (resolution, stabilization, max video). The R3 is $99 cheaper.

2 WINSBuy it if you want: battery (cipa).
5 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, stabilization, max video, weight.
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Size, to scale

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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Canon EOS R3150 × 142.6 × 87.2 mm · 1015 g
  • Sony A7R VI132.7 × 96.9 × 82.9 mm · 713 g

Where they differ

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R3A7R VI
PRICE & SCORE
Price$4,399BEST$4,498
CameraFits score9.59.8BEST
PHOTO
Resolution24.1 MP66.8 MPBEST
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.8 stops8.5 stopsBEST
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech · 1/64000 elec1/8000 mech · 1/8000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, vehicles · down to −7.5 EVPeople, animals, birds, insects, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −6 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.6K8KBEST
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.—13.5 ms · 8K full width, CineD
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.Canon Log 3S-Log3
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.Internal 6K 12-bit Cinema RAW LightRAW over HDMI
HDMIFor an external monitor or recorder. Full-size HDMI is sturdier than micro HDMI.MicroFull-size
Cooling fanA built-in fan lets the camera record for long stretches without overheating.No—
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.860 shotsBEST710 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.1015 g713 gBEST
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.5.76M-dot, 0.76×9.44M-dot, 0.9×
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.Fully articulatingMulti-angle
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.CFexpress B + SD UHS-II2x CFexpress A/SD UHS-II
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Canon RFSony E
Native lenses60+200+

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