Canon EOS M3 vs Sony Alpha A7R Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M3 vs Sony Alpha A7R Specs

EOS M3

  • Introduced in April 2015
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 100 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 110.9 x 68 x 44.4mm³ (4.4″ x 2.7″ x 1.7″)
  • 366g (11.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M3

Alpha A7R

  • Introduced in October 2013
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Full frame
  • 36 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 50 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount E Mount
  • WiFi built-in
  • 126.9 x 94.4 x 48.2mm³ (5.0″ x 3.7″ x 1.9″)
  • 465g (15.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Alpha A7R

EOS M3 vs Alpha A7R Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Advantage: Sony Alpha A7R

Canon EOS M3 VS Sony Alpha A7R Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M3 a better choice

EOS M3

Alpha A7R
Auto Focus points (4)

49 25
Built-in flash (2)
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.92
Touch screen (2)
Weighs less (2)

366g
(11.8 oz.)		 465g
(15.0 oz.)
More portable (2)

335cm³
(21 cu.in.)		 577cm³
(36 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M3 are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the built-in flash and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the rather comfortable touch screen, the lower weight than the Alpha A7R and the more compact size.

The EOS M3 scores 14 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Alpha A7R

EOS M3

Alpha A7R
Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Full frame
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.40 36.40
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 12800 ISO 50 – 25600 ISO
Larger lens selection (3)

7 50
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 340

Conclusion: Advantages of the Alpha A7R are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the larger sensitivity. We also like the larger selection of lenses and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 20 points for the Alpha A7R.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M3

Alpha A7R
Speed (frames/second)

4 4
Sensor cleaning
Articulated screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
External microphone
WiFi
Canon EOS M3 VS Sony Alpha A7R Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M3 and Alpha A7R

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M3

Sony Alpha A7R

14
20

We recommend Sony Alpha A7R as better choice.