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SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 stops, plus 50, 51200, 102400 as option
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 6.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 61
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 950
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes (by cable and PC)
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 36 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 7360 x 4912
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 37 megapixels
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,230,000
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 465 g (1.03 lb / 16.40 oz)
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
Summary
The Sony Alpha 7R highest resolution of 7360 x 4912 pixels (36 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III maximum resolution of 5760 x 3840 pixels (22 megapixels). The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is equipped with larger sensor than the Sony Alpha 7R: Full frame (36 x 24 mm) versus Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm). This is the most significant difference between these cameras as big sensor allows the camera owner to shoot photos of the better quality. The Sony Alpha 7R provides better 4 digital zoom. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III offers more focus points in compare with the Sony Alpha 7R: 61 vs 25. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock while tracking a moving object.
The Sony Alpha 7R has tilting display that will let the camera owner to make great selfies. The Sony Alpha 7R display is better as it offers more screen dots 1,230,000 in compare to 1,040,000 dots of the Canon EOS 5D Mark III display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera.
The Sony Alpha 7R is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi that will help the photographer to transfer photos wirelessly from a digital camera to a PC. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III battery life is better in compare to the Sony Alpha 7R battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards you will be able to produce 950 shots with the EOS 5D Mark III and only 340 with the Alpha 7R. The Sony Alpha 7R weighs 465g which is 485g less in comparison with the weight of the EOS 5D Mark III. The EOS 5D Mark III can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be convenient for the travel photographer, to be able to go into the image metadata and see exactly where a picture was shot.
The Alpha 7R has 10 advantages and the Canon EOS 5D Mark III only 8 so the Alpha 7R becomes the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon