Canon EOS R3vs EOS R7vs X-H2
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.
Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
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 R7 (2022)
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
X-H2 (2022)
- You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
- You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
- You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the eos r7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | EOS R7 (2022) | X-H2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,399 | £1,399 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 32.5MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 612g (body, battery, card) | 660g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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