Canon EOS R1 vs Sony a9 III
Canon EOS R1
2024 · $6,299 today
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Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Canon EOS R1 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why Sony a9 III is better
- Weight: 703 g vs 1115 g (with battery)(59% less)
- Resolution: 24.6 MP vs 24.2 MP(higher)
Verdict
Canon EOS R1 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Canon EOS R1 | Sony a9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Resolution | 24.2 MP | 24.6 MP● |
| Sensor size | Full-frame stacked CMOS | — |
| ISO range | 100-102400 | — |
| Sensor Size | — | Full-frame (global shutter) |
| ISO Range | — | 250-25600 |
| Performance | ||
| Burst rate | 40 fps electronic | — |
| Max shutter speed | 1/64000s electronic | — |
| Viewfinder resolution | 9.44M dots | — |
| Burst Rate | — | 120 fps |
| AF Points | — | 759 |
| Video Resolution | — | 4K120 |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 6K RAW internal | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1115 g (with battery) | 703 g● |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 620 shots | — |
| Storage | Dual CFexpress Type B | — |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 1115 g (with battery) | 703 g● |
| IBIS | — | 8-stop |
| Viewfinder | — | 9.44M-dot EVF |
| Storage | ||
| Card Slots | — | 2 (CFexpress A/SD) |
| Battery Life | — | 520 shots |