Canon EOS M3 vs Sony Alpha A7R II 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 II 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 II

  • Introduced in June 2015
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Full frame
  • 42 megapixel
  • 5 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount E Mount
  • WiFi built-in
  • 126.9 x 95.7 x 60.3mm³ (5.0″ x 3.8″ x 2.4″)
  • 625g (20.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Alpha A7R II

EOS M3 vs Alpha A7R II 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 II

Canon EOS M3 VS Sony Alpha A7R II Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M3 a better choice

EOS M3

Alpha A7R II

Built-in flash (2)

Touch screen (2)

Weighs less (2)

366g
(11.8 oz.)
625g
(20.2 oz.)
More portable (2)

335cm³
(21 cu.in.)
732cm³
(46 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M3 are the built-in flash, the rather comfortable touch screen and the lower weight than the Alpha A7R II. Another advantage over the Alpha A7R II: the more compact size.

The EOS M3 scores 8 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Alpha A7R II

EOS M3

Alpha A7R II

Larger sensor (5)

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

24.40 42.40
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

4 5
Auto Focus points (4)

49 399
Better sensibility (4)

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

7 50
Image stabilizer (3)

Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 1.29
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 340

Conclusion: Advantages of the Alpha A7R II are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Sony are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and the larger selection of lenses. We also like the optical image stabilizer, that the display has a higher resolution and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the Alpha A7R II is made easy by that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 35 points for the Alpha A7R II.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M3

Alpha A7R II

Sensor cleaning

Articulated screen

External microphone

WiFi

Canon EOS M3 VS Sony Alpha A7R II Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M3 and Alpha A7R II

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M3

Sony Alpha A7R II

8
35

We recommend Sony Alpha A7R II as better choice.