Canon R1 vs Sony A9iii
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Sony A9iii vs Canon R1 - Which one to choose and why?
Why choose the Canon R1?
Newer camera
July 2024 vs. November 2023
Higher ISO sensitivity
102 400 vs. 25 600
75% longer battery life
700 images vs. 400 images
Has a mechanical shutter
1/8 000s vs. -
Has an electronic burst
12 fps vs. -
Larger buffer
230 images vs. 196 images
Larger screen
3.19" / 8.1 cm vs. 2.95" / 7.5 cm
More sensitive low-light sensor
-8 EV vs. -5 EV
More Focus points
4897 vs. 759
Higher max video resolution
6K 60 fps vs. 4K UHD 120 fps
Why choose the Sony A9iii?
Cheaper body
6 798$ / 5771£ / 6 789€ vs. 6 799$ / 6333£ / 7 450€
Camera 412g lighter
1.55 lb / 703 g vs. 2.46 lb / 1 115 g
More compact
136×97×83 mm vs. 158×150×87 mm
47% smaller body
66.76 in3 / 1 094 cm3 vs. 125.77 in3 / 2 061 cm3
Higher max. speed (electr.)
1/80 000s vs. 1/64 000s
Better burst (electr.)
120 fps vs. 40 fps
Technical specifications - Canon R1 vs Sony A9iii
General
| Canon R1 | Sony A9iii | ||
Release Date | July 2024 | VS | November 2023 |
Mount | RF | VS | FE |
Definition | 24.2 Mp | VS | 24.2 Mp |
Sensor Size | Full Frame | VS | Full Frame |
Image Stabilization | Yes | VS | Yes |
ISO Sensitivity | 100 - 102 400 | VS | 250 - 25 600 |
ISO étendus | 50 - 409 600 | VS | 125 - 51 200 |
Card Slots | 2 | VS | 2 |
Card Type | 1 x CF Express (Type B) 1 x CF Express (Type B) | VS | 1 x SD (UHS-II) 1 x CF Express Type A |
Processor | DIGIC Accelerator / | VS | BIONZ XR |
Prix recommandé | 6 799$ / 6333£ / 7 450€ | VS | 6 798$ / 5771£ / 6 789€ |
Viewfinder Features
| Canon R1 | Sony A9iii | ||
Resolution | 9.44 M-dot | VS | 9.44 M-dot |
Magnification | 0.9x | VS | 0.9x |
Autofocus Features
| Canon R1 | Sony A9iii | ||
Sensibilité AF | -8 / 21 EV | VS | -5 / 17 EV |
Number of Focus Points | 4 897 | VS | 759 |
Video
| Canon R1 | Sony A9iii | ||
Maximum Resolution | 6K UHD 60 i/s 4K DCI 120 i/s 4,2K UHD 120 i/s 1080p 240 i/s | VS | 4K UHD 120 i/s 1080p 120 i/s |
Format d'enregistrement | VS | ||
Recording Time Limit | - | VS | - |
DxO Score
| Canon R1 | Sony A9iii | ||
Général | - | VS | 87 |
Portrait | - | VS | 24.1 |
Paysage | - | VS | 13.0 |
Sports | - | VS | 3 224 |
Physical Characteristics
| Canon R1 | Sony A9iii | ||
Weather-Sealed | Yes | VS | Yes |
Type de batterie | LP-E19 | VS | NP-FZ100 |
Weight | 2.46 lb / 1 115 g | VS | 1.55 lb / 703 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D)
| 6.2 × 5.9 × 3.4" 158 × 150 × 87 mm | VS | 5.4 × 3.8 × 3.3" 136 × 97 × 83 mm |
Volume | 125.77 in3 / 2 061 cm3 | VS | 66.76 in3 / 1 094 cm3 |
Viewfinder Battery Life
| 700 images | VS | 400 images |
LCD Battery Life | 1 330 images | VS | 530 images |
Built-in Flash
| No | VS | No |
Maximum Flash Sync Speed | 1/250s | VS | 1/65535s |
Vitesse min. | 30s | VS | 30s |
Vitesse max. (méca.) | 1/8 000s | VS | - |
Vitesse max. (élect.) | 1/64 000s | VS | 1/80 000s |
Rafale max. (méca.) | 12 fps | VS | - |
Rafale max. (élect.) | 40 fps | VS | 120 fps |
RAW Buffer | 230 images | VS | 196 images |
Screen Features
| Canon R1 | Sony A9iii | ||
Type | Fully-articulating | VS | Fully-articulating |
Resolution | 2.1 M-dot | VS | 2.1 M-dot |
Diagonal | 3.19" / 8.1 cm | VS | 2.95" / 7.5 cm |
Touchscreen | Yes | VS | Yes |
Optional Features
| Canon R1 | Sony A9iii | ||
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | Yes / Yes | VS | Yes / Yes |
Headphone Jack | Yes | VS | Yes |
USB Version | USB-C 3.2 | VS | USB-C 3.2 |
GPS | No | VS | No |
Time Lapse | Yes | VS | No |
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Detailed comparison by Sylvain PONS
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Sources: Canon R1, Sony A9iii


Release Date
Mount
Definition
Sensor Size
Image Stabilization
ISO Sensitivity
Card Slots
Processor
Prix recommandé
Magnification
Sensibilité AF
Number of Focus Points
Maximum Resolution
Format d'enregistrement
Recording Time Limit
Général
Portrait
Paysage
Sports
Weather-Sealed
Type de batterie
Weight
Dimensions (W×H×D)
Volume
Viewfinder Battery Life
Built-in Flash
Maximum Flash Sync Speed
Vitesse min.
Rafale max. (méca.)
RAW Buffer
Diagonal
Touchscreen
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Headphone Jack
USB Version
GPS
Time Lapse









