RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

Say what????????

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Don't let the photographer you were yesterday stop you from buying a mirrorless camera tomorrow.

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

That is certainly a very good picture thank you for posting.

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

I love mine!!! The eye AF is awesome and the ability to see what your adjustments will do BEFORE the picture is taken is a game changer. I chose it over the a7Riii because I didn’t want all those megapixels. I felt that Sony was WAY ahead of Canon and NIKON in the mirrorless market. The price has come down $200 since I bought mine. Good luck deciding.

hookedupin2005 Loc: Northwestern New Mexico

HUH????

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

DPAF says it all for Canon.
Sony can not even play in the same ballpark.

islandboy4147 Loc: Savannah, GA

Thank for pointing out DPAF (Dual Pixel Autofocus). I had to look it up and after reading what it does, I now realize what an excellent feature I already have in my 7D Mark II. I now know that I need to make some AF adjustments in my camera for better tracking. Indeed it does say a lot about Canon.

Canisdirus

Lol ... Sony had that with the A7RIII

twosummers Loc: Melbourne Australia or Lincolnshire England

I've only used the Canon R - it is a fantastic camera. I upgraded from the 6d. You will not be disappointed and the learning curve for you will be short.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Sony does not have DPAF and NEVER has had it.
What are you smoking?

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

First we need to know which Sony you are actually looking at.... There is no such thing as a "Sony A73 III". Some people responding to your post are assuming one model, while others are assuming another very different model.

- Sony a7R III (also sometimes shown as "a7R3") is a 42MP full frame model that sells for about $2500 new, body only. (An "IV" model with 61MP replacing it has been announced.)

- Sony a7 III (also sometimes called "a73") is a 24MP full frame model that sells for about $1800 new, body only.

The Canon EOS R with 30MP is more comparable to the a7R III. Currently the EOS R is on sale for $1499.

The Canon EOS RP with 26MP is more comparable to the a7 III. Currently the EOS RP is on sale for $999.

Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS lens bundled with either of Sony camera adds approx. $1200 to the cost.... a7RIII w/24-105: $3696... a7III w/24-105: $2996.

Bundling the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens with the Canon EOS RP costs a total of $1899.

Including the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lenses with the Canon EOS R costs a total of $2399.

There are numerous other "bundles" possible with all four cameras. Both the Sony and the EOS R can optionally be fitted with a battery/vertical grip. There's no such grip available for the EOS RP. (There is an "extension" available for the RP that might be helpful for people with larger hands, but it doesn't increase battery capacity or provide vertical controls.)

There are many more native lenses available for the Sony cameras right now. B&H lists over 200, including around 60 lenses from Sony themselves (there is some duplication).

The relatively new EOS-R-series system has 10 Canon RF lenses so far, and a total of roughly 20 from all manufacturers. A number of add'l RF lenses are expected to be released next year.

Of course, all Canon EF and EF-S lenses can easily be adapted for use on the Canon R-series cameras, reportedly with little or no loss of performance. In fact, sometimes a camera purchase is offered with a free EF/EF-S to RF adapter included. B&H lists 280+ EF/EF-S lenses, with around 84 from Canon themselves (some duplication).

Similarly, it's rather common for people to adapt Canon EF lenses for use on the Sony cameras. The Sigma MC-11 adapter (about $250 Edit: It's on sale right now for $149.) is the most popular way to do this, so that the lenses have most or all their original functionality (autofocus, aperture control, images stabilization). Most users report this works well, but autofocus may note be as snappy as it is using the Canon lenses on most Canon cameras.

Sometimes decisions come down to little things. For example, there are some user complaints about Sony menus (https://petapixel.com/2018/01/20/rant-sony-can-fix-horrible-menu-system-great-cameras/). Canon users, OTOH, generally praise the organization of the menus in their cameras.

Hopefully it would never be something you need, but Canon Service Dept. also gets high marks and positive feedback from customers. Sony, not so much in the past, but supposedly they've been working on improving things.

There are rumors that a Canon EOS R Mark II is in testing now, but there are no details about it's specifications, and it's not likely to be announced or in stores until mid-to-late 2020, at the earliest. The next most likely EOS R-system camera, is the "Rs", which is expected to be announced in early 2020 and is believed to be 75MP or higher... essentially a replacement for the 50MP EOS 5Ds and 5Ds-R DSLR models. Those originally sold for around $3500, body only. I would expect (hope?) the EOS Rs will cost somewhat less, just as the EOS RP costs less than the 6D Mark II and the EOS R costs less than the 5D Mark IV.

islandboy4147 Loc: Savannah, GA

thank much for the detailed info. I appreciate it

islandboy4147 Loc: Savannah, GA

A 7 III