Canon EOS R3vs A7 II
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Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — |
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