Canon EOS R3vs EOS R50vs Z30
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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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.
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Who should buy what
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
EOS R50 (2023)
- You're completely new to mirrorless cameras and want something uncomplicated
- You create vertical content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
- You want great autofocus without needing to understand complex menus
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
Quick take: The eos r50 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | EOS R50 (2023) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £599 | £479 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 375g body only | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF-S / RF | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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