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Sony Alpha 7S III vs Canon EOS 80D

Direct specification breakdown comparing Sony's 12.1MP Sony E-mount body against Canon's 24.2MP Canon EF/EF-S-mount body.

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Sony Alpha 7S III Advantages6 Spec Wins
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (759pts vs 45pts)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (10fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (10fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (10fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Superior In-Body Stabilization (5.5stops vs 0stops)
  • ✓Lighter Body (699g vs 730g)
Canon EOS 80D Advantages2 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (24.2MP vs 12.1MP)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (960shots vs 600shots)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Sony Alpha 7S III12.1 MP
Canon EOS 80D24.2 MP
✓ +12.1 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Sony Alpha 7S IIIFull Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Canon EOS 80DAPS-C Dual Pixel CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Sony Alpha 7S III35.6 × 23.8 mm
Canon EOS 80D22.3 × 14.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Sony Alpha 7S III3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 80D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Sony Alpha 7S IIISony E
Canon EOS 80DCanon EF/EF-S
Image Processor
Sony Alpha 7S IIIDual BIONZ XR
Canon EOS 80DDIGIC 6
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops

Autofocus System
Sony Alpha 7S III759-Point Phase-Detection AF
Canon EOS 80D45-Point All Cross-Type AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Sony Alpha 7S III759 points
✓ +714 pts
Canon EOS 80D45 points
AI Subject Detection
Sony Alpha 7S IIIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 80DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Sony Alpha 7S III10 fps
✓ +3 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Sony Alpha 7S III10 fps
✓ +3 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Sony Alpha 7S III10 fps
✓ +3 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Sony Alpha 7S III1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 80D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Sony Alpha 7S III5.5 Stops (5-Axis)
✓ +5.5 stops
Canon EOS 80DNo Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities

Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O

Max Video Resolution
Sony Alpha 7S III4K120 / 16-bit RAW HDMI
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Sony Alpha 7S III4K120 / 16-bit RAW HDMI at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Sony Alpha 7S III10-bit 4:2:2 S-Log3 / S-Cinetone
Canon EOS 80D8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Sony Alpha 7S IIIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 80DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Sony Alpha 7S III3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 80D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing

Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price

Memory Card Slots
Sony Alpha 7S IIIDual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Canon EOS 80DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Sony Alpha 7S III9.44M-dot OLED EVF (120fps)
Canon EOS 80DOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Sony Alpha 7S III600 shots
Canon EOS 80D960 shots
✓ +360 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Sony Alpha 7S III699 g
✓ 31g Lighter
Canon EOS 80D730 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Sony Alpha 7S III128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8 mm
Canon EOS 80D139.0 × 105.2 × 78.5 mm
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