Canon EOS R3vs Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Fujifilm X-Pro3

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS R3 Canon Canon EOS R3 (2021) From £5999 Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals View Canon EOS R3
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Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) From £4299 Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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Fujifilm Fujifilm X-Pro3 Fujifilm Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) From £1599 Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts View Fujifilm X-Pro3

Which should you buy?

Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.

Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.

Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.

↓ Full specifications below

Canon EOS R3 (2021)

  • You shoot sport, motorsport, wildlife, or news at a professional level
  • You need Canon's most reliable and fastest autofocus available
  • You need extreme weather sealing for demanding shooting conditions

Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)

  • You're a working photographer or filmmaker who needs high-resolution stills and professional video
  • You shoot commercial, editorial, or high-end portrait work
  • You want the absolute best Canon mirrorless has to offer

Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)

  • You shoot street or documentary photography and value a minimal shooting workflow
  • You want a rangefinder experience with modern digital image quality
  • You love Fujifilm film simulations and prioritise stills over video

Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the fujifilm x-pro3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R3 (2021)Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
Price £5,999 £4,299 £1,599
Sensor 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV
Resolution 24.1MP 45.0MP 26.1MP
Video 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic
Battery Life 620 shots (CIPA) 570 shots (CIPA) 440 shots (CIPA)
Weight 1015g body only 746g body only 497g body only
Dimensions 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only)
Mount Canon RF Canon RF Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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