Sony Full Frame Alpha a9 II Mirrorless Camera (Body Only)
Lens
Lens Compatibility Sony E-mount lenses
Lens Mount E-mount
Image Sensor
Aspect Ratio 3 : 2
Number Of Pixels (Effective) Approx. 24.2 megapixels
Number of Pixels (total) Approx. 28.3 megapixels
Sensor Type 35mm full frame (35.6×23.8mm), Exmor RS CMOS sensor
Anti-Dust System Charge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism
Recording (still images)
Recording Format JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.31, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
Image Size (pixels) [3:2] 35 mm full frame L: 6000 x 4000 (24M), M: 3936 x 2624 (10M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M), APS-C L: 3936 x 2624 (10M), M: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M), S: 1968 x 1312 (2.6M)
IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [4:3] 35 mm full frame L: 5328 x 4000 (21 M), M: 3488 x 2624 (9.2 M), S: 2656 x 2000 (5.3 M) APS-C L: 3488 x 2624 (9.2 M), M: 2656 x 2000 (5.3 M), S: 1744 x 1312 (2.3 M)
Image Size (pixels) [16:9] 35 mm full frame L: 6000 x 3376 (20 M), M: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M), S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M), APS-C L: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M), M: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M), S: 1968 x 1112 (2.2M)
IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [1:1] 35 mm full frame L: 4000 x 4000 (16M), M: 2624 x 2624 (6.9 M), S: 2000 x 2000 (4.0 M), APS-C L: 2624 x 2624 (6.9 M), M: 2000 x 2000 (4.0 M), S: 1312 x 1312 (1.7 M)
Image Size (pixels) [Sweep Panorama] -
Image Quality Modes RAW, RAW & JPEG (Extra fine, Fine, Standard), JPEG (Extra fine, Fine, Standard)
Picture Effect 8 types: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft High-key, Rich-tone Monochrome
Creative Style Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6), (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-5 to +5 steps))
Picture Profile -
Dynamic Range Functions Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step))
Color Space sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINoS Color
14bit RAW Yes
Uncompressed RAW Yes
Recording (movie)
Recording Format XAVC S, AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant
Video Compression XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio Recording Format XAVC S: LPCM 2ch, AVCHD: Dolby® Digital (AC-3) 2ch, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator
Color Space xvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINoS Color
Picture Effect Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera(Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft High-key
Creative Style Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6), (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-5 to +5 steps))
Picture Profile -
Image Size (pixels), NTSC XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (30p, 100 M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 100 M), 3840 x 2160 (30p, 60 M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 60 M), XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (120p, 100 M), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60 M), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50 M), 1920 x 1080 (30p, 50 M), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 50 M), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 25 M), 1920 x 1080 (30p, 16 M), AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60i, 24 M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (60i, 17 M, FH)
Image Size (pixels), PAL XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (25p, 100 M), 3840 x 2160 (25p, 60 M), AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (50i, 24 M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (50i, 17 M, FH)
Slow & quick motion (shooting frame rate) NTSC mode: 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, PAL mode: 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps,
Slow & quick motion (recording frame rate & image size) NTSC mode: 1920x1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), PAL mode: 1920x1080 (50p, 25p)
Movie Functions Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, Proxy Recording (1280 x 720 (Approx. 9 Mbps)), TC/UB (TC Preset/UB Preset/TC Format/TC Run/TC Make/UB Time Rec), Auto Slow Shutter, REC Control, Clean HDMI Info. (ON/OFF selectable)
HDMI Output 3840 x 2160 (25p), 1920 x 1080 (50p), 1920 x 1080 (50i), 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1920 x 1080 (60i), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 3840 x 2160 (24p), YCbCr 4:2:2 8 bit / RGB 8 bit
Recording System
Location information Link from smartphone Yes
Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), microSD memory card, microSDHC memory card, microSDXC memory card
Memory Card Slot SLOT1: Slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card, SLOT2: Slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card
Recording mode on 2 memory cards Simult. Rec (Still), Simult. Rec (Movie), Simult. Rec (Still/Movie), Sort (JPEG/RAW), Sort (Still/Movie), Auto Switch Media (On/Off), Copy
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off
Multi Frame NR -
White Balance
White Balance Modes Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight) / Flash / Underwater / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & color filter (G7 to M7 (57-step), A7 to B7 (29-step)) / Custom
AWB Micro Adjustment Yes (G7 to M7, 57-step)(A7 to B7, 29-step)
Priority Set in AWB Yes
SHUTTER AWB LOCK Yes (Shut. Halfway Down/ Cont. Shooting/ Off)
Bracketing 3 frames, H/L selectable
Focus
Focus Type Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF)
Focus Sensor Exmor RS CMOS sensor
Focus Point 35 mm full frame: 693 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode with FF lens: 299 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 221 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF)
Focus Sensitivity Range EV-3 to EV 20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Focus Mode AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
Focus Area Wide (693 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points(contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) /Expanded Flexible Spot/ Tracking (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot)
Other Features Eye-start AF (only with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached (Sold separately)), Tracking, [Still images] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal, [Movie] Human (Right/Left Eye Select), AF micro adjustment with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 (Sold separately), Predictive control, Focus lock, Swt.V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist., Circ. of Focus Point
AF Illuminator Yes (with built-in LED type)
AF Illuminator range Approx. 0.3 m - approx. 3.0 m (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS attached)
Focus type with LA-EA3 (Sold separately) phase-detection
Exposure
Metering Type 1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering Sensor Exmor RS CMOS sensor
Metering Sensitivity EV -3 to EV 20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Metering Mode Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
Exposure Compensation +/- 5.0EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) (with exposure compensation dial: +/- 3EV (1/3 EV steps))
Exposure Bracketing Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1.0 EV increments.
AE Lock Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
Exposure Modes AUTO (iAuto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) ), Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M))
ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) [Still images] Mechanical Shutter: ISO 100-51200 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 to ISO 204800 can be set as expanded ISO range), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Electronic Shutter: ISO 100-25600 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 can be set as expanded ISO range), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), [Movies] ISO 100-51200 equivalent (ISO numbers up to ISO 102400 can be set as expanded ISO range), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Anti-Flicker Shoot. Yes34
Scene Selection -
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type 0.51 inch (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (color), Quad-VGA OLED
Number of Dots 3 686 400 dots
Brightness Control (Viewfinder) Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
Color Temperature Control Manual (5 steps)
Field Coverage 100%
Magnification approx. 0.78 x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -3.28 feet-1)
Diopter Adjustment -4.0 to +3.0 m-1
Eye Point Approx. 23 mm from the eyepiece lens, 18.5 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1 (CIPA standard)
Finder Frame Rate Selection STD 60fps / HI 120fps
Display Contents Graphic Display, Display All Info, No Display Info, Digital Level Gauge, Histogram
LCD Screen
Monitor Type 2.95 inch (3.0-type) wide type TFT
Number of Dots 1,440,000 dots
Touch Panel Yes
Brightness Control Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Adjustable Angle Up by approx. 107 degrees, Down by approx. 41 degrees
Display Selecter (Finder/LCD) Yes (Auto/Manual)
Real-time Image Adjustment Display (LCD) On/Off
Quick Navi Yes
Focus Magnifier Yes (35mm full frame: 4.7x, 9.4x, APS-C: 3.1x, 6.2x)
Zebra Yes (selectable level + range or lower limit as custom setting)
Peaking MF Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: Red/Yellow/Blue/White)
Others WhiteMagic, Grid Line (Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off), Movie Marker (Center/Aspect/Safety Zone/Guideframe)
Display Content Graphic Display, Display All Info, No Disp. Info, Digital Level Gauge, Histogram, For viewfinder, Monitor Off
Other Features
PlayMemories Camera Apps™ -
Clear Image Zoom Still images: Approx. 2x, Movies: Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)
Digital Zoom Smart zoom (Still images):35mm full frame: M:approx 1.5x, S:approx 2x, APS-C: M:approx 1.3x, S:approx 2x, Digital zoom (Still images):35mm full frame: L:approx 4x, M:approx 6.1x, S:approx 8x, APS-C: L:approx 4x, M:approx 5.2x, S:approx 8x, Digital zoom (Movie):35mm full frame: approx 4x, APS-C: approx 4x
Face Detection Modes: Face Priority in AF (On/Off), Face Priority in Multi Metering (On/Off), Regist. Faces Priority (On/Off), Face registration, Max. number detectable: 8 faces
Self-Portrait Self-Timer -
Others Interval Recording, Touch Focus: Yes (Touch Focus/Touch Pad/Touch Tracking), ISO AUTO Min. SS, Bright Monitoring, Copyright Info, Set File Name, FTP Transfer Func., Help guide, Area Setting, Shop Front Mode, Video Light Mode, Zoom Ring Rotate
Eye-Fi ready -
Shutter
TYPE Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter Type Auto/Mechanical shutter/Electronic shutter
Shutter Speed [Still images, Single shot]35 Mechanical Shutter: 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb, AUTO: 1/32000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Electronic Shutter: 1/32000 to 30 sec, [Still images, Continuous shooting]35 Mechanical Shutter: 1/8000 to 30 sec, AUTO: 1/32000 to 1/8 sec, Electronic Shutter: 1/32000 to 1/8 sec, [Movies]: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps) up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode)
Flash Sync. Speed 1/250 sec.36
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter Yes (ON/OFF)
Silent Shooting Yes (Electronic Shutter)
Image Stabilization
TYPE Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)
Compensation Effect 5.5 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
Flash Control
TYPE -
Guide No. -
Flash coverage -
Control Pre-flash TTL37
Flash Compensation +/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
Flash Bracketing 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments.
Flash Modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless38, Hi-speed sync.38
External Flash Compatibility Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adapter for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
FE Level Lock Yes
Wireless Control Yes (Light signal: Available with Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync. /Radio signal: Available with Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync.)
Drive
Drive Modes Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.) AUTO/Electronic Shutter: Continuous shooting: Hi: max. 20 fps, Mid: max. 10fps, Lo: max. 5fps39, 40, 41, Mechanical Shutter: Continuous shooting: Hi: max. 10fps, Mid: max. 8fps, Lo: max. 3 fps42
No. of recordable frames (approx.) JPEG Extra fine L: 361 frames, JPEG Fine L: 361 frames, JPEG Standard L: 361 frames, RAW: 239 frames, RAW & JPG: 226 frames, RAW (Uncompressed): 131 frames, RAW (Uncompressed) & JPG: 120 frames42
Self-Timer 10 sec delay/5 sec delay/2 sec delay/Continuous self-timer (3 frames after 10 sec delay/5 frames after 10 sec delay/3 frames after 5 sec delay/5 frames after 5 sec delay/3 frames after 2 sec delay/5 frames after 2 sec delay)/Bracketing self-timer (Off/2 sec delay/5 sec delay/10sec delay)
Playback
Photo Capture Yes
Modes Single (with or without shooting information Y RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning), 9/25-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 15.0x, M: 9.84x, S: 7.52x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec, Off), Image orientation (Auto/Manual/Off selectable), Slideshow, Folder selection (Date/Still/MP4/AVCHD/XAVC S HD/XAVC S 4K), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect, Rating, Display as Group, Voice Memo
Interface
PC Interface Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote
Multi/Micro USB Terminal Yes43
NFC™ Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible), One-touch remote, One-touch sharing
Wireless LAN (Built-In) Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band)44, 45, View on Smartphone, Remote control via Smartphone, Send to Computer, View on TV
Bluetooth® Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4 GHz band))
HD Output HDMI micro connector (Type-D), BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI), PhotoTV HD, 4K movie output/4K still image PB
Multi Interface Shoe Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)46
Auto-lock Accessory Shoe -
Smart Accessory Terminal 2 -
Mic Terminal Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
DC IN Terminal -
Sync terminal Yes
Headphone Terminal Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Vertical Grip Connector Yes
PC Remote Yes
LAN Terminal Yes (1000BASE-T)
Audio
Microphone Built-in, stereo
Speaker Built-in, monaural
Compatible Standards Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Custom function
Type Custom key settings, Programmable Setting (Body 3 sets/memory card 4 sets), My Menu, My Dial Settings, Reg Cust Shoot Set
Lens Compensation
Setting Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion
Power
Supplied Battery One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
Battery Life (Still Images) Approx. 500 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 690 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)47
Battery Life (Movie, actual recording) Approx. 110 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 120 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)48
Battery Life (Movie, continuous recording) Approx. 195 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 200 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Internal Battery Charge Yes (Available with Multi/Micro USB Terminal or USB Type-C Terminal)
External Power -
Power consumption with Viewfinder Still images: approx. 3.9 W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: Approx 5.0 W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Power consumption with LCD screen Still images: approx. 2.9 W (with FE 28–70 mm F3.5–5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: Approx. 4.9W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
USB Power Supply Yes (Available with Multi/Micro USB Terminal or USB Type-C Terminal)
Others
Operating Temperature 32 - 104 degrees F / 0 - 40 degrees C
Size & Weight
Weight (with battery and memory card included) Approx. 1 lb 8.0 oz / approx. 678 g
The Best Full Frame Cameras for Street Photography
Personally speaking, I’d reach for an APS-C camera from Fujifilm for street photography. But lots of photographers only want to go for full-frame options. Guess what? We’ve tested loads of them for just that. So when we say that these are the best full frame cameras for street photography, we really mean it. You’re not going to find anything better than these. They’re the best balance of so many different things.
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How We Chose the Best Full Frame Cameras for Street Photography
Here’s some insight into how we chose the best full frame cameras for street photography in this roundup:
Our Editorial policies don’t allow us to discuss products we haven’t tested. Luckily, we’ve used every camera on the market. With that said, we can say with certainty that these are the best full frame cameras for street photography. All the sample images and product images were shot by our staff. And in each section, you can find more about the cameras in our reviews.
The Leica M11 is one of the best full frame cameras for street photography because of the way you’re supposed to use a Leica. That and its image quality reminds us of the older Leica M9 with its chrome film look.
The Sony a7s III is one of the best full frame cameras for street photography because of its insanely fast autofocus. But more than that, it also lets you raise the ISO really high up and shoot with ease during the day. High ISO is pretty mandatory for street photography.
The Canon EOS R is one of the best full frame cameras for street photography because of how light and affordable it is. But what’s more, Canon’s face detection is really great. Plus, since this has the Canon 5D Mk IV’s sensor, the colors are fantastic.
Leica M11
Pros
Leica M9’s colors have returned!
Extended dynamic range as the megapixels go down
– Aluminum version and Brass version.
– Brass version has some nice heft to it
– Maybe it’s just that my unit isn’t busted but the viewfinder is wonderful
– New Leica Fotos update
– Integrated USB port for charging and all other applications like tethering
– I’m assuming this is the Sony a7r IV’s sensor, which is fine because the autofocus on that camera annoyed me. And Leica is giving this the M9’s color, so I honestly can’t complain.
– If you have a lens that won’t resolve this sensor then you can use the lower megapixel options. This is also the best camera I’ve used with the 7Artisans 50mm f1.1. At the highest resolution, this lens can resolve the sensor.
– Editing the files even feels like Slide film!
– Capture One does a slightly better job of editing the RAW files for dynamic range while Lightroom gets better colors; at least that’s the case for the pre-production firmware version we’ve tested. Update: the raw files sing in Capture One as of February 2022.
Cons
$8,999
I don’t know how I feel about the removal of the traditional bottom plate.
In Adobe Lightroom, the dynamic range isn’t all that great at high ISOs. If you shoot like you’re shooting slide film, this is just fine. But I can see how folks will think this is traditionally a “con” vs a “pro.”
You lose a lot of dynamic range at high ISOs and 60MP settings. All of it comes back in droves at the lower megapixel settings
Sunny 16 metering is a tad wonky.
In our review, we state:
“Image quality from the Leica M11 is part of what makes this camera so exciting. In our meeting with Leica, they said that the colors are supposed to mimic Kodachrome. That told me that the Leica M9’s colors are back. And in reality, yes, I can confirm that this is true. However, it’s only valid in the auto white-balance mode. With manual white balance, my preferred method, you won’t get the same look. Though at times and with the right lens, you can get a similar halation look that you would from CineStill film.”
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Sony a7s III
Pros
Nice feel in the hand
Good build quality
Weather sealing
Fantastic autofocus
The 9.44 million dot EVF is simply gorgeous
A new touch menu system! Hallelujah!
Despite only having a 12MP sensor, the image quality is great
Sony finally added a tilty, flippy screen
Decent battery life when being used for stills
Not a bad price ($3,498)
Cons
The LCD is on the small side, and it hinders the new menu system
The EVF can lag in low light situations, even when on its highest refresh rate settings
Colors take on rather strange tones at very high ISOs
In our review, we state:
“Many will tell you that a 12MP sensor is not enough to create great images. We’ve become brainwashed by Megapixel hype, and that’s a real shame. The pictures from the Sony a7s III are fantastic. Are they filled with detail? You bet! Are the colors produced pleasant? Yep! Can you crop and still retain detail? Absolutely. I have cropped several images to 100%, and they are fine. Dynamic range? Yes, that’s great too. Unless you need to print big, the 12MP sensor will give you no issues. But if you need to print big, you’re not looking at this camera anyway. The photographers/hybrid shooters who want to use the Sony a7s III as a stills camera will have no issues whatsoever. Sheesh, we haven’t even talked about the high ISO performance yet. Just wait. Perhaps you’ll see that 12MP can be enough.”
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Canon EOS R
Pros
Build quality
Weather sealed like crazy
Autofocus is good
Protects the sensor when off
Canon’s menu system is still simple
Ergonomics feel nice
With a lightweight lens, it feels just as nice as a Sony camera
These are some of Canon’s best RAW files in years
Good battery life
Fast Wifi transfers, though not as simple as Sony’s
Cons
Needs Dual SD cards
Needs a joystick
The magic touch bar is odd and could use refinement
Optimizing the way the ISO, aperture, and shutter speed dials work, such as the automatic remetering for ISO, not cool
Canon needs to improve or change their face and eye detection
Bigger than Sony, but the L lenses are about on par with their G Master glass
In our review, we state:
“In most situations the Canon EOS R is fast and accurate. In fact, in my entire time using the camera, it probably only missed focus a few time in low lit situations where I was using face detection and one time when I was using the wide horizontal autofocus area and trying to track a moving dancer at f1.2 or stopped down a bit. But even so, that’s difficult to do. However, I have to admit that the Canon EOS R was still able to deliver enough usable images in every situation.”
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FULL-FRAME IMAGE CAPTURE EVEN IN DIM LIGHT
The FX3's full-frame image sensor is coupled with innovative light-gathering techniques to let you capture clear and usable images even in dim light. The standard ISO sensitivity of 80–102400 for movies is expandable all the way up to 409600.
4K 120FPS WITH EVERY FRAME IN FOCUS
Even at high frame rates, detailed 4K imagery is captured thanks to the FX3's high-precision AF and high-speed readout capabilities. Slow and Quick (S&Q) mode gives you full control over the shooting frame rate, for beautiful motion sequences at up to 5x slow motion (with 24p output).
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