| General | Sony Alpha 9 III | Canon EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Canon |
| Model | Alpha 9 III | EOS R8 |
| Predecessor Model | Sony Alpha 9 II | |
| MSRP | $5999.99 | $1499 body only ($1699 with 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony Alpha 9 III | Canon EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8 mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
| Total Pixels | 25.2 Megapixel | 25.6 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 24.6 Megapixel | 24.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 250 - 25,600 | 100 - 102,400 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 125 - 51,200 | 50 - 204,800 |
| Photo | Sony Alpha 9 III | Canon EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC X |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Other Resolutions | 3936 x 2632, 3008 x 2000 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | RAW, HEIF, JPEG | C-RAW, HEIF, JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal | |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 14-Bit |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Kelvin, Shade, Tungsten | |
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Sony Alpha 9 III | Canon EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | |
| AF Detection Range | -5 to +20 EV | -6.5 to +21 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 759 | 1053 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Sony Alpha 9 III | Canon EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Crop Factor | 1x | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 8 stops | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Lens Breathing Correction | ||
| Gyroscopic Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony Alpha 9 III | Canon EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Tilt&Flip Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 2,360k dots | 1,620k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Sony Alpha 9 III | Canon EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (OLED) | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.64" | 0.39" |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.9x | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.9x | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 9,437k dots | 2,360k dot |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 25 mm | 22 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 | -4 to +1 |
| 120 fps Viewfinder Refresh Rate |
| Shutter | Sony Alpha 9 III | Canon EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic Global Shutter | Electronic 1st curtain, Electronic |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30s | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/80000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 30.0 fps | 6.0 fps |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic) | 120.0 fps | 40.0 fps |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 120.0 fps | 40.0 fps |
| Anti-dust Shutter | ||
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 120 fps at 24.6 MP | Electronic Shutter Up to 40 fps for up to 120 Frames (JPEG) / 56 Frames (Raw) Up to 6 fps for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 1000 Frames (Raw) |
| Flash | Sony Alpha 9 III | Canon EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Flash off Autoflash Fill-flash Slow Sync. Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction Wireless Hi-speed sync | E-TTL II flash metering Manual flash MULTI flash (stroboscopic) Auto external flash metering Manual external flash metering Continuous shooting priority (CSP) mode 16 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/80000 sec | 1/250 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | TTL | E-TTL II with EX / EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support |
| External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount, PC Terminal | Intelligent Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Sony Alpha 9 III | Canon EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | 1200-zone evaluative | Multi Center-weighted Spot Partial |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | -5 to +17 EV | -3 to +20 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV increments) | ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ||
| Exposure Lock | (1) Auto AE lock - AE is locked as soon as subjects are in focus using One-Shot AF when set to selected metering mode in [C.Fn2: AE lock meter. mode after focus]. (2)User-set AE lock - Use the AE lock button (update by pressing the button again) in Fv, P, Tv, Av, and M mode. Enabled in all metering modes. |
| DXO | Sony Alpha 9 III | Canon EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 3434 | 3295 |
| DxO Color Depth | 25.0 | 24.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 14.0 | 14.5 |
| DxO Overall Score | 93 | 93 |
| Video | Sony Alpha 9 III | Canon EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Movie File Format | MP4 | |
| Audio File Format | LPCM | LPCM, AAC |
| Internal Recording Modes | XAVC HS/XAVC S/XAVC S-I 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [30 to 600 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 222 Mb/s] | H.264/H.265/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/150/179.82 fps |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| External Recording Modes | Raw 16-Bit via HDMI 4672 x 2628 at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps 4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps | |
| No crop on 4K Videos | ||
| Focus Mapping function for Videos | ||
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Gamma Curve | S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3 | Canon Log 3, HDR-PQ |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 2 hours - 3840 x [email protected] fps, 1920 x [email protected] fps 30 min - 3840 x [email protected] fps, 1920 x [email protected]/100 fps 20 min - 1920 x [email protected]/150 fps | |
| IP Streaming |
| Terminals | Sony Alpha 9 III | Canon EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output on Camera Body |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output | |
| Other I/O | 1 x RJ45 Data Output 1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x PC Sync Socket (Sync) Output 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Full Size | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Sony Alpha 9 III | Canon EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Mobile App Compatible | : Android & iOS App Name: Creators' App Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control, View Live Feed *As of November, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | *As of February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Remote Control |
| Environmental | Sony Alpha 9 III | Canon EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
| Physical | Sony Alpha 9 III | Canon EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 136 x 97 x 83 mm (5.35 x 3.82 x 3.27") | 133 x 86 x 70 mm (5.24 x 3.39 x 2.76") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 678 g (1.49 lb / 23.92 oz) | 461 g (1.02 lb / 16.26 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.6 x 7.5 x 6.1" | |
| Package Weight | 2.155 lb |
| Power and Storage | Sony Alpha 9 III | Canon EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FZ100 | LP-E17 |
| Battery Life | 530 shots with LVD 400 shots with viewfinder | 290 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Other | Sony Alpha 9 III | Canon EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames | |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female |
| Accessory Mount | Canon Multi-function accessory shoe Optional Canon AD-E1 adapter required for conventional shoe-mount flashes and accessories | |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | |
| Electronic Level Gauge |
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