Canon EOS 1D X Mark III vs Sony SLT Alpha 99
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Brand
Canon
Sony
Model
EOS 1D X Mark III
SLT Alpha 99
Released
2020
2012
Announcement Date
January 07, 2020
September 12, 2012
Camera Type
DSLRDSLRCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
Sony SLT Alpha 99
Megapixels
20.1 MP
24.3 MP
Image Resolution
5472 x 3648 px
6000 x 4000 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
24 x 36 mm
23.9 x 35.8 mm
Sensor Format
Full FrameFull FrameFrame Rate
20 fps
6 fps
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Sony Alpha
Image Processor
Digic X
Bionz
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
102,400
6,400
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
50
50
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
819200
25600
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 8000 s
Autofocus Points
191
19
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution
N/A
2,359,000 dots
Video
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
Sony SLT Alpha 99
Video
Max Video Resolution
4K
Full HDMax Video Dimensions
4096 x 2160 px
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
120 p
60 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MPEG-4, MOV
AVCHD Ver. 2.0, MP4
Features
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
Sony SLT Alpha 99
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
TFT LCD
TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3.2"
3"Screen Resolution
2,100,000 dots
1,229,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
Sony SLT Alpha 99
Memory Card
CFexpress Type B
SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
LP-E19
NP-FM500H
Battery Life
2,850 shots
500 shots
USB Charging
Overall Score
Portrait (Color Depth)
24.1 bits
25 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
13.5 EVs
14 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
3207
1555
Scores
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
Sony SLT Alpha 99
User Scores
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
Sony SLT Alpha 99
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