Sony a6000 Vs Canon 5D Mark III – Detailed Comparison

In this review, we’ll be looking at how two pro level cameras, Sony a6000 Vs Canon 5D Mark III, fare in comparison with each other. The idea is aimed at guiding you on your choice of camera. This is a usually a major headache for photographers (especially the rookies) as the choice of camera type differs for each work they handle.

As a result, we’ve put together the features of each camera and pitted those of one camera against those of the other camera. This is the basic idea of this comparison review.

However, we do not expect everyone to have the time to peruse the entire article. It is with this in mind that we ensured our comparison overview and comparison table sections contain information in bit size sizes that you’ll be able to go through them in no time at all.

We recommend, though, that you read through the entire article. Plus, you could also check out some of our other Sony-Canon comparisons like the Sony a7 vs Canon 7D and the Sony a77II Vs Canon 70D.

Comparison Overview — Sony a6000 Vs Canon 5D Mark III

Here is a quick overview of the basic idea in this article

Overall Review Of the Sony a6000 Vs Canon 5D Mark III

First off, we consider both the Sony a6000 and the Canon 5D Mark III great cameras. The rookie, semi-professional and professionals look forward to using these two camera types as they have exciting features.

From the detailed comparison of the two cameras done in the latter part of this review, you get to see that the two cameras do not really have much separating them. The specifications are almost similar.

For instance, the Sony a6000 has a Sensor Resolution of 24 Megapixel whilst the Canon 5D Mark III has a Sensor resolution of 22 Megapixel. Also, we must note that while the Canon 5D Mark III has a higher shutter speed (1/8000) than the Sony a6000 (1/4000), the Canon 5D Mark III also has higher low ISO rating (2293) than that of the Sony a6000 (1347).

Also, the Canon 5D Mark III has an autofocus at f/8 aperture whilst the Sony a6000 does not have. We will all agree that the aperture, shutter speed and ISO rating are the three most important features that determines how good a camera will be when it comes to photography.

Although the Sony a6000 has a better sensor resolution, we consider the Canon 5D Mark III the better camera for photography because it has the upper hand when it comes to the vital features of photography (aperture, ISO ratings and shutter speed).

Also, for video operations, the two cameras are almost on the same pedestal. The fact that they have close values in terms of video resolution, sensor resolution and dynamic range is responsible for this.

However, keeping all the features in mind, if you want something to record videos with, the Canon 5D Mark III is the better option, basically because of its fast shutter speed, headphone port and microphone port. It also has a better aperture rating and ISO (High and low light)

In addition, these two cameras have very interesting features which makes them unique in their own way.

Ratings of the Features of the Sony a6000 Vs Canon 5D Mark III

Firstly, it would be helpful to note that the Sony a6000 is a mirrorless camera while the Canon 5D Mark III is a DSLR. The two cameras also have a wide variety of ISO which gives them the ability to take quality pictures and shoot quality videos.

Both cameras also have a high Sensor resolution, which allows them take quality pictures. In addition, the Sony a6000 and Canon 5D Mark III both have a moderate continuous shooting and an awesome ISO rating (both High and low light)

A major shortcoming of the Sony a6000 is the poor battery life. The Sony a6000 has a battery life of 360 shots which is a very disappointing feature. And it is also not weather sealed.

The major short shortcoming of the Canon 5D Mark III is its price. The Canon 5D Mark III is considerably more expensive than other cameras that have the same features.

Furthermore, its lack of an articulating screen makes it difficult to take certain pictures at awkward angles. The wireless connection which is missing in the Canon 5D Mark III is another turn off. 

Now to the unique things. The Canon 5D Mark III camera has a weather sealed body. This saves the photographer a lot of time when weather conditions are not perfect. The cameras have been protected from dust, snow, humidity, rain and other adverse weather conditions

Also, the Canon 5D Mark III has a better sound production ability due to the presence of a headphone and microphone port. These two attachments are very important when it comes to video recording.

The Sony a6000 camera has a very good wireless feature which allows for seamless file transfer to other devices.

If there is any major shortcoming that the Sony a6000 and the Canon 5D Mark III share, it is the fact that the Sony a6000 and the Canon 5D Mark III do not have an in built image stabilization. The poor GPS tagging of both cameras is another common shortcoming.

Which Has The Better Price-Value Ratio — Sony a6000 Or Canon 5D Mark III

The Sony a6000 has a better price-value ratio than the Canon 5D Mark III. It costs a couple hundred bucks less than the Canon camera and it still manages to compete favorably and even outdo it in some areas like continuous shooting, connectivity, and flexibility in shooting. Anyway, this is not to say that the 5D Mark III will not be giving you great value for your money; it actually will.

About The Brands

Sony

Sony is a Japanese conglomerate with a diversified business system which includes electronics, entertainment and gaming. The company also offers financial services.

Sony cameras have come to be known for their quality sensor. However, it seems Sony is yet to get it right with its camera batteries.

Canon

Canon is also a Japanese multinational corporation. However, it specializes in the production of optical and imaging products. Canon is mostly known for producing DSLRs. However, while Canon camera lenses are usually quite affordable, the camera bodies usually cost a bit.

Comparison Table — Sony a6000 Vs Canon 5D Mark III

	Sony a6000	Canon 5D Mark III
Body Type	Mirrorless	Mid-Size SLR
Max Sensor Resolution	24 MP – APS – CMOS Sensor	22 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor. On
Weight	0.76 pounds	2.09 pounds
Dimensions	4.7 by 2,6 by 1.8 pounds	5.98 by 4.57 by 2.99 inches
ISO	100 to 25600 and can be expanded to 51200	100 to 25600 and can be expanded to 50 to 102400
Viewfinder	Electronic	Optical
Continuous Shooting	11 Frames Per Second	6 Frames Per Second
Environmental Sealing	No	Yes
Focus Points	179	61
LCD Screen Resolution	0.9k dots	1.040k dots
Max Shutter Speed	1/4000 second	1/8000 second
Dynamic Range	13.1	11.7
Low Light ISO	1347	2293
Battery Life	360 shots	950 shots
Articulating Screen	Yes	No
Storage Slot	1	2
Wireless Connection	Yes	Optional
Viewfinder	Electronic (1440k dot Electronic viewfinder)	Optical viewfinder
Top LCD	No	Yes
Flash Sync Port	No	Yes
NFC Connection	Yes	No
Screen Size	3 inch Tilting Screen	3.2 inch Fixed Screen
Microphone Port	No	Yes
Headphone Port	No	Yes
Built in flash	Yes	No
Smart Phone Control	Yes	No
Support for UHS Memory cards	UHS-I	None
Max Flash Synchronization	1/160s	1/200s
Viewfinder Magnification	0.7	0.71

A Comparison Video — Sony a6000 vs Canon 5D Mark III

Which Is Better Under What Circumstance? — Sony a6000 Vs Canon 5D Mark III

Sony a6000	Canon 5D Mark III
The Sony a6000 has an inbuilt wireless connection. This enables quick and efficient transfer of your files (photos or videos) from your camera to another device. Since this is a camera for semi – professionals, the ability to transfer files swiftly cannot be over emphasized. This further testifies to the fact that the Sony a6000 is a good camera.	This camera has quality weather sealing, which allows the photographers to shoot under almost any weather condition. This camera can be used under bad conditions like rain, dust, snow and other outdoor conditions the photographer might find himself exposed to at some points.
It is the lighter of the two cameras. With a weight of 344 grams, it is relatively lighter than the Canon 5D Mark III that weighs 950 grams. That’s too much disparity in weight. So, if you’ll be doing a lot of traveling with your camera, consider getting this one.	The Canon 5D Mark III has a good battery life (950 shots). This is really good a battery. Consider getting this if you are particular about your camera staying on for as long as possible.
If you need a little bit of speed consider getting this camera. The Sony a6000 has an amazing continuous shooting feature of 11fps. This allows you take wide variety of pictures with just one press of the shutter.	On the other hand, the Canon 5D Mark III has a quality microphone and headphone port and so would be the better option for recording videos.
The Sony a6000 has Near field communication (NFC) connection. Near Field Communication is a technology which allows for contactless communication between devices which are equipped with this technology. This feature can be used to transfer files between the Sony a6000 and other devices that are NFC enabled.	The Canon 5d Mark III has 2 storage slots, this gives you the added advantage of additional storage space.

Common Features — Sony a6000 Vs Canon 5D Mark III

Here are things that make the Sony a6000 and Canon 5D Mark III similar:

i. Low light ISO

ii. Maximum shutter speed

iii. Auto exposure bracketing

iv. Good sensor resolution

v. High ISO

vi. Face detection focus

Let us now look at each of them individually…

1. Low light ISO

The low light ISO is a very important feature of the Sony a6000 and the Canon 5D Mark III cameras. Low light ISO is the maximal value of ISO sensitivity needed to reach a given value of Signal to Noise ratio (SNR).

The greater the value of Low light ISO, the better it is. In addition, ISO is the measurement of how the sensor of a camera responds to light.

In low light areas, this feature is very important. When we use low ISOs, the quality of the photographs from the sensor is really good. The tonal reproduction and colors will be of very high quality. This also helps you capture pictures in landscape format.

As earlier mentioned, both the Sony a6000 and the Canon 5D Mark III both have the ability to shoot well in low light. It would be worthy of note to know that the Sony a6000 has 1347 low ISO rating while the Canon 5D Mark III has 2293 low ISO rating.

However, judging from the difference between the low light ISO of the Sony a6000 and that of the Canon 5D Mark III, you’ll agree with us that the Canon 5D Mark III does it better.

2. Maximum Shutter Speed

The Sony a6000 and Canon 5D Mark III have high maximum shutter speed. These cameras have pushed the boundaries of photography to a large extent.

In photography, Shutter speed is defined as the unit of measurement that determines how long the camera’s shutter remains open as a picture is taken.

The shutter speed and aperture control the amount of light reaching the sensor in a bid to match the sensor sensitivity to light. We express shutter speeds in seconds or fractions of a second.

With a shutter speed of 1/4000 seconds and 1/8000 seconds respectively, the Sony a6000 and Canon 5D Mark III both have fast shutter speeds.  

As we know, a camera with a fast shutter speed can achieve multiple shots in a short period which allows you to take more shots of a particular image.

Another advantage of this fast shutter speed is that it allows the photographer to do still photography.

3. Auto Exposure Bracketing

The AE bracketing is a feature of some advanced cameras that allows the camera to take shots in quick succession (more often than not you get three shots). But the unique thing is that you don’t get the same setting for the three or more (or less) photos.

Bracketing means that you capture a sequence of photos while changing your camera settings from shot to shot. This means that you end up with two or more photos of the same scene with only a few differences in each one.

These images may be automatically combined, for example into one high dynamic range image, or into different range images.At the end, you get to choose which pictures appeal to you the most. This is one of the most useful features of a camera.

4.  Sensor Resolution

The Sony a6000 and Canon 5D Mark III have pretty good Sensor resolution. Sensor resolution is a property of the camera sensor, which determines the pixel of your final image.

24 and 22 megapixels of sensor resolution of the Sony a6000 and the Canon 5D Mark III respectively, will afford you large prints with either camera and the pictures will be detailed.

5. High ISO

There are three major elements of digital photography, one of which is the ISO. The other two are the shutter speed and aperture.

In photography, ISOs are used to measure the sensitivity of an image sensor of a camera. ISO means international organization for standardization.

The higher the number or ISO rating, the more sensitive your camera will be to light and the finer grain in the shots you are taking. High number or ISO rating allows your sensor become more sensitive to light.

High ISOs are important when doing indoor shooting or when shooting in low light areas. The only downside to using high ISO is that more noise is produced when shooting. This can be overlooked though as far as photography is concerned except of course when shooting wildlife.

The Sony a6000 has an ISO rating of 100 –25600 (expandable to 51200) while the Canon 5D Mark III has an ISO rating of 100 – 25600 (expandable to 102400).

This shows that the two cameras have high ISOs although the values differ. The Canon 5D Mark III is clearly better in low light situations than the Sony A6000. This does not change the fact that the two cameras are great for High ISO situations.

6. Face Detection Focus

Both the Sony q6000 and the Canon 5D Mark III have the face detection feature. The face detection feature allows cameras to pick out faces easily as you place them to take shots.

This leads to more accurate shots. Once the targeted faces are detected, the cameras focus and locks in on them. This feature is one of the reasons why the Sony a6000 and Canon 5D Mark III are good for taking portrait pictures and landscape features.

A Sony A6000 Demonstration Video

Unique Features — Sony A6000 Vs Canon 5D Mark III

Which is mirrorless: Sony a6000 or Canon 5D Mark III?

The Sony a6000 is a mirrorless camera, while the Canon 5D Mark III is a DSLR camera. When we say a camera is mirrorless, we mean that the camera does not use a mirror to reflect the image the lens is capturing into the viewfinder. DSLR cameras are digital cameras that combine the optics and the mechanism of a single lens camera with a digital imaging sensor, as opposed to photographic film.

Mirrorless cameras are constructed in a way to allow them use smaller lenses rather than the conventional SLR. This helps to save some considerable volume and mass.

Furthermore, the mirrorless cameras are designed in a way that they help you optimize old lenses. You can fix almost any older lens to a mirrorless camera with the help of an external adapter. This saves you from having to render your old lenses useless.

The Mirrorless cameras have a lot of advantage over the DSLR. This is the reason why manufacturers and users alike are ditching the DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) for the MIIC (Mirrorless – interchangeable lens cameras).

Finally, it is important to know that mirrorless cameras are the ones in vogue presently because they appeal to users more than their DSLR counterparts. The Sony a6000 camera has the ability to detect faces or images easier than the DSLR cameras.

Which is a full frame DSLR: Sony a6000 or Canon 5D Mark III?

The Canon 5D Mark III is a full frame DSLR camera. Full frame cameras have the advantage of being able to take wide angle photographs. These wide angle views are more suitable for architectural photography. In addition, full frame sensors allow for sensor designs that result in lower noise levels at High ISO and a greater dynamic range in captured images.

Full frame DSLRs have a tendency to produce better quality images in certain high contrast or low light situations.

Which has more focus points: Sony a6000 or Canon 5D Mark III?

The Sony a6000 has 179 focus points while the Canon 5D Mark III has 61. That is an outrageous difference of 118 focus points. Autofocus points are the tools with which the camera focuses on a subject. They are easily noticed once you press the shutter halfway. The focus points help to get a sharp focus on the targeted object. More autofocus points help you maintain focus better in specialized situations.

Which is more lightweight: Sony a6000 or Canon 5D Mark III?

The Sony a6000 is a mirrorless camera, so, as you would expect, it is the more lightweight of the two. The absence of a mirror mechanism makes mirrorless cameras lighter than DSLRs. The Sony a6000 weighs 0.76 pounds while the Canon 5D Mark III weighs 2.09 pounds. The weight of the Canon 5D Mark III is almost triple that of the Sony a6300.

This brings us to the conclusion that the Canon 5D Mark III is a considerably heavy camera. On the other hand, some people might actually consider the Sony a6000 too light a camera but you will agree with us, however, that for a camera you’ll be carrying all day, the Canon 5D Mark III is probably too heavy a camera.

Furthermore, seeing as the Sony a6000 has an APS-C size sensor and the Canon 5D Mark III has a full frame sensor, you need to know that the Canon 5D Mark III will generally require heavier lenses than the Sony a6000.

Which is weather sealed: Sony a6000 or Canon 5D Mark III?

The Canon 5D Mark III is made with a weather sealing. This feature is a big factor to consider when buying a camera if you do more of outdoor shooting because man has no control over nature. So, with a camera that is weather sealed (just like the 5D Mark III), you can confidently shoot outdoors in spite of the weather conditions.

In a weather sealed camera, the joint and button areas of the camera body are covered and sealed with rubber to reduce exposure to moisture and dust, making them rugged.

Environmental sealing helps your camera live long. Taking water as a case scenario, once water finds a way into your camera, the water could make the metallic members of the camera start to rust.

You do not have to worry about this when using the Canon 5D Mark III (at least not too much), as it is weather sealed. However, be careful to note that this camera is not waterproof but water resistant.

That is, while the Canon 5D Mark III will be fine with a few water splashes, you do not want to take it diving or even swimming. The same cannot be said for the Sony a6000. Its lack of weather sealing means it cannot be used in water at all.

Which has a longer lasting battery: Sony a6000 or Canon 5D Mark III?

The Sony a6000 has a battery life of 360 shots per full charge, while the battery of the Canon 5D Mark III lasts nearly up to 3 times longer. It can get you up to 950 shots per full charge!

As earlier stated in this same review, Sony as a brand has this as its Achilles heel. It seems to never get it right in this aspect. Canon as a brand, on the hand, has made this a strong point of statement.

Which offers better audio quality and regulation: Sony a6000 or Canon 5D Mark III?

The Canon 5D Mark III is compatible with external microphones and headphones. This means that you can improve the quality of audio of your recordings by using a good microphone and also regulate your sound while you record using headphones. The built-in microphone and stereo of cameras have the habit of picking up a lot of noise from the background. This is why an external microphone may be really important if you want to get the best audio quality.

Which is better for flexible shooting: Sony a6000 or Canon 5D Mark III?

The Sony a6000 comes with an articulating screen, making it the better option for flexible shooting. The tilting screen of this camera will ensure that you can conveniently shoot from a number of different angles. We will love to also add that the articulating screen allows you reverse the LCD so that the LCD is protected against the camera.

Which comes with an electronic viewfinder: Sony a6000 or Canon 5D Mark III?

Both the Sony a6000 comes with an electronic viewfinder, while the Canon 5D Mark III comes with an optical one. A viewfinder is a little rectangle found on the top of cameras.  It serves as your eye to your world of creativity. You could stabilize your camera by looking through the viewfinder.

An electronic viewfinder is a camera viewfinder whose captured image is projected electronically onto a miniature display. When using electronic viewfinders, the user can show a scene from the same viewpoint as the camera lens, without parallax.

Pictures taken on the camera can be reviewed when using an electronic viewfinder. This is always helpful in bright sunlight, making the Sony a6000 a great outdoor camera also.

When using an electronic viewfinder, you get to see additional information that may aid your shoot, such as focal ratio, camera settings, and remaining storage space. However, you’ll have to bear in mind that they are usually a bit slower in response than the optical viewfinder.

The optical viewfinder, on the other hand, uses the camera lens to display an offset image of the scene being viewed, and one huge advantage it has over its electronic counterpart is that it does not drain your battery at all.

A Canon 5D Mark III Demonstration Video

Unique Pros — Sony a6000 Vs Canon 5D Mark III

Pros of the Sony a6000

• The Sony a6000 has an excellent low light performance. This is as a result of its High ISO. The camera gives good quality photographs even when used in a place where there is poor or inadequate lighting
• Furthermore, the sensor resolution of the Sony a6000 at 24 Megapixel is 2 megapixels higher than that of the previous Canon 5D Mark III. This gives it a better picture or video quality as the case may be.
• The Sony a6000 is significantly lighter than the Canon 5D Mark III. As we know it, mirrorless cameras tend to be lighter than their SLR counterparts.
• In addition, Sony a6000 has the Near Field Communication that can be used to connect to other NFC enabled devices for device-to-device transfer. This is a very important feature in new generation cameras.
• Also, Sony a6000 has a wireless connection which allows for fast and seamless transfer of files to an off camera device.
• The Sony a6000 camera has a fast frames per second shooting speed (fps). This ensures you get a good or quality image.
• Furthermore, the Sony a6000 camera has an inbuilt flash. This is absent in the Canon 5D Mark III.
• Let’s not forget that the Sony a6000 camera has an extremely fast autofocus. This helps avoid having blurry pictures.
• Also, the Sony a6000 camera has a tilting screen, which allows it to be used to shoot in awkward positions and angles without compromising the quality of the images shot at such angles.
• The Sony a6000 camera has a wide array of downloadable camera apps. The brand has to be given the thumbs up for this.
• With a dynamic range value of 13.1, the Sony a6000 has the ability to take pretty cool pictures.
• Finally the Sony a6000 has good noise performance.

Pros of the Canon 5D Mark III

• To start with, the Canon 5D Mark III has a shutter speed of 1/8000 seconds as opposed to the 1/4000 seconds in the Sony a6000 as pointed out in the comparison table. This is a pretty high shutter speed. This high shutter speed makes it perfect for covering sporting activities and landscape photograph. It can freeze all sports action and it is helpful when you are using fast lens. However, we must note that this feature is only useful when shooting in well-lit areas.
• In addition, the Canon 5D Mark III has a microphone port which facilitates better audio quality.
• The Canon 5D Mark III has a weather-sealed body, which allows it to be used in unfriendly weather conditions without fear of it getting damaged.
• Furthermore, an external flash can be attached to the Canon 5D mark II which is better at providing light than the inbuilt flash.
• Also, the Canon 5D Mark III has more lenses available to it than the Sony a6000 camera. The Canon 5D Mark III has 271 lenses available while the Sony a6000 camera has only 102 lenses.
• The Canon 5D Mark III comes with a headphone port. You can attach a pair of headphones to this camera and get better feedback.
• The Canon 5D Mark III has proper provision for storage of data. The camera comes with 2 storage slots as opposed to the one storage slot we have in the Sony a6000.
• With a battery life of 950 shots, this camera is actually the envy of all. The battery rating allows you work with the camera for long without having to worry poor battery life as is the case in the Sony a6000 which has a battery life of 360 shots.

Unique Cons — Sony a6000 Vs Canon 5D Mark III

Cons Of the Sony a6000

• To begin with, Sony as a brand has had a lingering problem which is the fact that it hasn’t been able to make quality batteries. The case is the same in the Sony a6000, at 360 shots battery life, we could say the battery life is a downside.  
• The Sony a6000 camera has a screen that is calibrated differently than the viewfinder. This can end up confusing the user.
• Furthermore, the Sony A6000 camera has no dedicated headphone jack. This allows for interference of noise during filming.
• The Sony a6000 camera has no touch screen. This is not well accepted in this era and time.
• Also, the Sony A6000 camera does not have a levelling gauge.
• Finally, the Sony A6000 does not have a microphone port. This causes a reduction in sound quality.

Cons of the Canon 5D Mark III

• The Canon 5D Mark III is relatively expensive for a semi – pro camera that cannot even do 4k shooting. Most of its rival cameras are more affordable in relation to the Canon 5D Mark III.
• Also, the Canon 5D Mark III does not have a wireless controller. This means that you have to manually operate your camera most times. That is not ideal in this present age.
• The Canon 5D Mark III has no articulated screen. This limits the angles at which shots can be taken. This poses a problem when you need to shoot at an awkward angle.
• Furthermore, the Canon 5D Mark III does not have an in built flash. This also results in you spending extra cash to purchase batteries for the external flash.
•  The Canon 5D Mark III has no video crop mode. This poses a problem when you have to resize or crop movies.
• Finally, the Canon 5D Mark III has a slow focus in live view and video modes.

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• Sony a5100 Vs Canon M3 – Detailed Comparison
• Sony a6000 Vs Nikon D7000 – Detailed Comparison
• Sony a5100 Vs a6300 – Which Should You Get?
• Sony a7s vs FS700 – Detailed Comparison

Common Pros — Sony a6000 Vs Canon 5D Mark III

	Sony a6000	Canon 5D Mark III
Viewfinder	The Sony A6000 has an electronic viewfinder. The viewfinder allows the photographer to compose and focus on images conveniently.	Same as the Sony a6000. The only difference Is that the Canon 5D Mark III has an optical viewfinder.
Face Detection	Also, the Sony a6000 is able to detect faces and focus on those faces as you take your shot. The ability to auto detect faces increases the precision of the camera.	Same as the Sony a6000.
Continuous shooting	The ability to shoot several photographs in quick succession in just one press of the shutter is a very important feature in a camera. This helps to capture sporting activities accurately.	Same as the Sony a6000.
Max Resolution	The Sony A6000 has a high max resolution. This allows it take quality pictures and enables it shoot quality video. With a 24Mega pixel max resolution, there is no fear of having low quality images.	Same as the Sony a6000. The only difference is that the Canon 5D Mark III has 22Mp max resolution as opposed to the 24Mega pixel found in the Sony A6000
Shutter speed	The Sony a6000 has a moderate shutter speed at 1/4000 seconds. This enables it to be able to take quality pictures. It allows the camera to freeze fast moving objects and get a clear image of the objects. This is why it is mostly used in covering sporting activities	Same as the Sony a6000. The only difference is that the Canon 5D Mark III has a shutter speed of 1/8000 seconds.
External flash shoe	The Sony 6000 has an external flash shoe or hot shoe as it is widely known. The hot shoe is a slotted bracket that is located on the top of a camera. The hot shoe allows external flash or other devices to be connected to the camera. This is the alternative used to remedy the absence of an in built flash in a camera.	Same as the Sony a6000.
RAW Support	The Sony a6000 has the ability to shoot RAW. RAW is a file format that records all the image data captured by the sensor when a photo is shot. This format does not compress files as is usually the case in other formats like JPEG. This helps produce higher quality images that would be unrecoverable if shot in the JPEG format.	Same as the Sony a6000.

Common Cons — Sony a6000 Vs Canon 5D Mark III

	Sony a6000	Canon 5D Mark III
Image Stabilization	This camera has no in-built stabilization. Image stabilization helps to suppress the occurrence of camera shake problem. The absence of this causes the problem of blurry pictures.	Same as the Sony A6000.
GPS  Tagging	This camera does not have the GPS feature. For a semi – pro camera, this is a bad move by the producers.	Same as the Sony a6000
Silent Shutter Options	The Sony a6000 camera does not have a silent shutter option, with a fast shutter speed, the camera ends up making sounds when shooting. This could get one in trouble in some cases such as wildlife shooting, where one would want to shoot discretely	Same as the Sony a6000

What People Think About Both — Sony a6000 Vs Canon 5D Mark III

Sony a6000	Canon 5D Mark III
The Sony a6000 actually has pretty good reviews by users. To start with, people like the fact that the Sony a6000 is relatively affordable. Looking at its features and specifications, people can’t still fathom how a camera of such qualities goes for such price. They consider the camera a steal at that price. Secondly, users love the fact that the camera performs greatly in low light due to its wide range of low light ISO. Many photographers also like the fact that the camera has a moderate shutter speed, this helps them to cover sports events also. They are also impressed by the camera’s ability to take quality videos. The Sony a6000 can give 1080pixel video quality. The wireless connection is also another thing to love about this camera. Files are transferred without any hassle. There is no need to spend money on buying an adapter.	The Canon 5D Mark III actually has gotten pretty good reviews by users. To start with, people like that the camera performs greatly in low light due to its wide range of low light ISO. Many photographers actually like the fact that the camera has a moderate shutter speed, this helps them to cover sports events more. They are also impressed by the camera’s ability to also do 1080 pixel video shooting. The headphone and microphone ports are a very vital feature that the users also love about this camera. They also find the environmental sealing feature very impressive.
The terrible battery life is the major issue photographers have using this camera. This leads to the users spending top heavy on extra batteries Also, its lack of inbuilt image stabilization feature is another turn off when it comes to the Sony a6000. This results in the photographers having to be very careful not to shake their hands whilst shooting as this would cause a reduction in the image quality	The major complain that photographers have concerning the Canon 5D Mark III is the fact that that the camera is not affordable, they feel it is too expensive. It does not have an in built image stabilization also. The lack of in built flash is also a major complaint of the users.

Our Take — Sony a6000 Vs Canon 5D Mark III

Sony a6000	Canon 5D Mark III
We consider this camera a decent camera for semi-pro level. You can carry it about because it is very light. Also, remember the numerous quality features the camera possesses. The camera does a decent work when it comes to photography and Video covering. It is also the more affordable of the two cameras.	We also consider the Canon 5D Mark III a decent semi-pro camera. And of the two cameras, we actually consider this the better camera for portrait and landscape pictures because of its numerous focal points.
We are not particularly excited about the battery life and the absence of the in body image stabilization feature.	There are some shortcomings concerning the Canon 5D Max III which have been properly discussed in the weakness section.

Sony a6000 Vs Canon 5D Mark III — FAQs

Which is better: Canon 6D or 5D Mark III?

Both the Canon 6D and the 5D Mark III are good cameras, but to say which is better will be totally dependent on what you need a camera for. For example, if you need a camera for tours or travel photography, the 6D is your better option. It is lighter, has a longer lasting battery, and has built-in GPS.

However, for flash photography, the 5D Mark III is easily the better option as it is the only one which is compatible with off camera flashes. It is also the slightly better camera for video, and this is because of its compatibility with headphones.

Which is better: Canon 5D Mark III or IV?

The Canon 5D Mark IV is a better camera than the 5D Mark III, and this is no surprise as it was make as a replacement — and therefore, an improvement — of the MIII. The only areas the Mark III outdoes the Mark IV are in battery life, screen size, and sensor pixel area.

However, in screen/sensor resolution, wireless connectivity, video mode, weight, convenience, creativity, the 5D Mark IV is clear. This is little wonder why it costs quite a lot more than the Mark III.

Is the Canon 5D Mark III a good camera?

The Canon 5D Mark III is an amazing camera. It has a pentaprism viewfinder (the more superior kind of optical viewfinders), a 33 mega pixel full frame sensor, and a 1.040k dots screen resolution, so, you are guaranteed great quality images with this camera.

The 5D Mark III is also compatible with both regular external flashes and off-camera flashes, so, it is an amazing choice for flash photography. Not to forget that it is weather sealed and has a battery that can take close to a thousand shots per full charge, making it an awesome choice for any form of outdoor photography.

Is the Canon 5D Mark III good for beginners?

A really smart or really passionate amateur photographer may get used to using the Canon 5D Mark III after a few days of practice, but this won’t be without much practice and/or studying. However, if we were to recommend cameras for a beginner, the 5D Mark III won’t be on the list.

This camera is complicated. It was designed for photography enthusiasts and semi-professionals, not newbies. Also, it costs over a thousand bucks, definitely not the type of money you want to spend on a camera if photography isn’t paying yet.

Is the Canon 5D Mark III good for video?

The Canon 5D Mark III is such a good camera to record videos with. It shoots full HD, and this is good enough quality for YouTube and literally any online platform.

Your audio quality is also catered to as this camera comes with an external microphone jack and a headphones jack. So, you can easily get good microphones which will help you record crisp audio without background noise, and regulate the audio with your headphones while you’re at it.

And oh, the 5D Mark III is weather sealed, so, if you need to record, say, under the rain, you can go ahead and do that with this camera.

Is the Canon 5D Mark III good in low light?

The Canon 5D Mark III does really well in low light, better than many semi-professional cameras as a matter of fact. First off, it has an ISO range that you can call average (100 – 25600), but it gets interesting when you find out that this range is further expandable to 50 – 102400. And in case you did not already know, the wider the camera’s ISO range, the better its performance in low light.

Now, ISO aside, the 5D Mark III is compatible with regular external flashes and off-camera flashes, so, you can easily illuminate the location you are shooting at if you so wish. With all this available to you, you will even forget that the 5D MIII does not have a built-in flash.