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Canon EOS 50D vs Sony a7 III
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Canon EOS 50D

Canon EOS 50D camera image
48%

Sony a7 III

Sony A7 III camera
Winner!
81%
Canon EOS 50D
vs
Sony a7 III
Price
Brand
Canon
Sony
Model
EOS 50D
a7 III
Released
2008
2018
Announcement Date
August 26, 2008
February 27, 2018
Camera Type
DSLR
Mirrorless
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
47%
81%
Megapixels
15.1 MP
24.2 MP
Image Resolution
4752 x 3168 px
6000 x 4000 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
14.9 x 22.3 mm
23.8 x 35.6 mm
Sensor Format
APS-C
Full Frame
Frame Rate
6.3 fps
10 fps
Lens Mount
Canon EF-S
Sony FE
Image Processor
Digic 4
Bionz X
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
3,200
51,200
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
50
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
12800
204800
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 8000 s
Autofocus Points
9
693
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution
N/A
2,359,296 dots
Video
Video
56%
Video
Max Video Resolution
N/A
4K
Max Video Dimensions
N/A
3840 x 2160 px
Max Video Frame Rate
N/A
30 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
N/A
XAVC S, AVCHD
Features
Features
54%
81%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
TFT LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
3"
Screen Resolution
920,000 dots
921,600 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
35%
81%
Memory Card
Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA
SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
BP-511A
NP-FZ100
Battery Life
800 shots
750 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
63%
96%
Portrait (Color Depth)
21.8 bits
25.1 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
11.4 EVs
14.7 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
696
3722
Scores
Main Features
N/A
84%
Extra Features
N/A
72%
Construction and Durability
N/A
67%
Handling and Ergonomics
N/A
67%
Value for Money
N/A
110%
Total Score
N/A
81%
User Scores
B&H photo video
1096 reviews
N/A
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