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

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Differences

Canon 1DX Mark III advantages over Sony A7C

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Good
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/250 vs 1/160 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • More dots on screen
    2100k vs 922k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Higher extended ISO
    819200 vs 204800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony A7C advantages over Canon 1DX Mark III

  • Less expensive
    $1598 vs $6499*
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Thinner
    59 mm vs 82 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    509g vs 1440g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 20.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

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
  • 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

  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

User reviews

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5

Canon 1DX Mark III
Nikon D5
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $4948
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Sony A7C
Nikon D5
  • $1565
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $4948
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Top deck display

Compared to Canon 1DX Mark II

Canon 1DX Mark III
Canon 1DX Mark II
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $2999
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
Sony A7C
Canon 1DX Mark II
  • $1565
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $2999
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Canon EOS RP

Canon 1DX Mark III
Canon EOS RP
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Built-in GPS
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $949
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Sony A7C
Canon EOS RP
  • $1565
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $949
  • 35mm
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Wider angle kit lens

Compared to Sigma fp

Canon 1DX Mark III
Sigma fp
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $1705
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
Sony A7C
Sigma fp
  • $1565
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $1705
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen

Compared to Nikon D6

Canon 1DX Mark III
Nikon D6
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $6500
  • 35mm
  • Longer exposure
Sony A7C
Nikon D6
  • $1565
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $6500
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Built-in GPS
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