Canon EOS R3vs X-A7vs X-H2

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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Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-A7 (2019) From £399 Best for Beginner Fujifilm View X-A7
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Fujifilm X-H2 Fujifilm X-H2 (2022) From £1399 Best for High-res stills & landscape View X-H2

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.

Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.

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.

↓ 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

X-A7 (2019)

  • You want an affordable first mirrorless with decent video capabilities
  • You shoot a lot of selfie-style content or vlog on a budget
  • Note: no viewfinder and limited lens support — the X-T30 II is a better long-term investment

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 x-a7 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, x-h2 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R3 (2021)X-A7 (2019)X-H2 (2022)
Price £5,999 £399 £1,399
Sensor 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Resolution 24.1MP 24.2MP 40.2MP
Video 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p 4K/30p, 1080p/60p 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS None (no IBIS) 7-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 6fps 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life 620 shots (CIPA) ~440 shots (CIPA) ~680 shots (CIPA)
Weight 1015g body only 320g body only 660g body only
Dimensions 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps None EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Fujifilm X-mount Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B Single SD UHS-I slot Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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