Canon EOS R3 vs Sony a9 III
Stacked speed vs the first global shutter — which flagship fits you, in 60 seconds.
Canon EOS R3
Sony a9 IIIChoose the Sony a9 III if…
You need the world's first global shutter — 120fps, zero rolling-shutter distortion and 1/80000 flash sync for the fastest action and flash work.
Choose the Canon EOS R3 if…
You want Canon's stacked-sensor speed flagship with Eye Control AF and an integrated-grip body built for sport and news — at a lower price.
Sensor
Sony a9 III
24.6MP global shutter
Canon EOS R3
24.1MP stacked
Max burst
Sony a9 III
Up to 120 fps
Canon EOS R3
Up to 30 fps
Shutter
Sony a9 III
Zero distortion · 1/80000 sync
Canon EOS R3
Stacked, low distortion
Autofocus
Sony a9 III
AI AF · 759 points
Canon EOS R3
Eye Control AF
Same league
Both pro speed flagships · ~24MP full-frame · stacked / global-shutter sensors · in-body IS · blackout-free shooting · dual card slots
Stacked speed vs the first global shutter — fast, or instant.
Both in stock at Skyorbits, Muscat
Both are genuine — come verify them in person at our Muscat showroom before you buy. Installments available (Bank Muscat / Meethaq + in-house).
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Specs reflect official Canon and Sony information as of June 2026.
