Sony a9 III vs Canon EOS C80

Sony a9 III vs Canon EOS C80

When comparing Canon EOS C80 and Sony a9 III, which one is better?

1. Internal Raw Video Support

Canon EOS C80 is able to record raw video internally, while Sony a9 III is not. This may be a dealbreaker for some and it is important to note that there is a difference between the two cameras.

Winner: Canon EOS C80

Regarding internal raw video: The ability to record raw video internally is becoming more and more common in cinema cameras, and this may or may not be an advantage depending on how you shoot. While raw offers the most flexibility, it also requires more powerful editing computers, faster memory cards and more storage.

2. External RAW Video Support

Both Sony a9 III and Canon EOS C80 supports external raw video recording.

Winner: Tied — both have this feature

Regarding external raw video recording: External raw video recording means that an external recorder, such as the Atomos Ninja V, can be used to record raw video using HDMI or SDI outputs from the camera to the recorder.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Sony a9 III and Canon EOS C80:

	Sony a9 III	Canon EOS C80
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sony	Canon
Weight	617 g	Missing
Lens Mount	Sony E	Missing
Resolutions	3840x2160	Missing
Shutter Type	Global Shutter	Missing
Storage	SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I, CFexpress Type A	SD UHS-II
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Film Camera or Still Camera	Stills	Cinema
Digital or analog	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth	Yes	Missing
Maximum Video Resolution	3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD)	Missing
Internal Raw Video	No	Yes
Stabilization	Yes	Yes
Built-in ND Filter	No	Missing
Color	Black	Missing
Resolution (Megapixels)	24.6 MP	Missing
Crop Factor	1x	1x
Streaming over USB	Yes	Missing
Image Output Formats	JPEG, RAW, HEIF	Missing
Autofocus	Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus	Phase Detection Autofocus
Sensor Format	Full Frame	Full Frame
External RAW Video Recording	Yes	Yes