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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″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentaprism)
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: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
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)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 117
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 474 g (1.04 lb / 16.72 oz)
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
Summary
The Alpha 7 maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Canon EOS 5D Mark III highest resolution of 5760 x 3840 pixels (22 megapixels). The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is produced with larger sensor compared to the Alpha 7: Full frame (36 x 24 mm) versus Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm). It is very important difference between these cameras because large sensor allows you to take photos of the more professional quality. The Alpha 7 provides more presets of white balance - 10. This specification gives you more control over colour. The Sony Alpha 7 has better 4 digital zoom. The Alpha 7 has more number of focus points in compare with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III: 117 vs 61. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock during tracking a moving object.
The Sony Alpha 7 is equipped with tilting display that will let you to take pictures from any odd angle. The Alpha 7 display is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,230,000 in compare to 1,040,000 dots of the Canon EOS 5D Mark III screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera.
The Sony Alpha 7 is produced with built-in Wi-Fi that will help the photographer to transfer photos wirelessly from a camera to a PC. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III battery life is better in compare to the Alpha 7 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to take 950 shots with the EOS 5D Mark III and only 340 with the Alpha 7. The Sony Alpha 7 weighs 474g which is 476g less than the weight of the EOS 5D Mark III. The EOS 5D Mark III can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be useful if you like to travel, to be able to check the picture metadata and see exactly where an image was taken.
The Alpha 7 has 12 advantages and the Canon EOS 5D Mark III only 8 so the Alpha 7 will be the best choice. Get the lowest price on Amazon