• 35mm 847.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 102,400

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Differences

Sony A9 II advantages over Canon 1DX Mark III

  • Less expensive
    $4498 vs $6499
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Lighter weight
    678g vs 1440g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 20.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon 1DX Mark III advantages over Sony A9 II

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Good
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 2850 vs 690 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • More dots on screen
    2100k vs 1440k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 361 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    Unlimited vs 239 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    819200 vs 204800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Both provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5

Sony A9 II
Nikon D5
  • $4498
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $4893
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Lens selection

Compare Sony A9 II vs Nikon D5

Canon 1DX Mark III
Nikon D5
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $4893
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 1DX Mark III vs Nikon D5

Compared to Sony A9

Sony A9 II
Sony A9
  • $4498
  • 35mm
  • Newer
  • $2997
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony A9 II vs Sony A9

Canon 1DX Mark III
Sony A9
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Built-in GPS
  • $2997
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Canon 1DX Mark III vs Sony A9

Compared to Nikon D6

Sony A9 II
Nikon D6
  • $4498
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $6500
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Sony A9 II vs Nikon D6

Canon 1DX Mark III
Nikon D6
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $6500
  • 35mm
  • Longer exposure

Compare Canon 1DX Mark III vs Nikon D6

Compared to Canon R6

Sony A9 II
Canon R6
  • $4498
  • 35mm
  • NFC
  • More pixels
  • $2149
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A9 II vs Canon R6

Canon 1DX Mark III
Canon R6
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Built-in GPS
  • Top deck display
  • $2149
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 1DX Mark III vs Canon R6

Compared to Nikon Z6 II

Sony A9 II
Nikon Z6 II
  • $4498
  • 35mm
  • NFC
  • Longer video battery life
  • $1747
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Top deck display

Compare Sony A9 II vs Nikon Z6 II

Canon 1DX Mark III
Nikon Z6 II
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Built-in GPS
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $1747
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

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