Canon EOS R3vs X-A7vs Nikon D7500
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.
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
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
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
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
Quick take: The x-a7 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, nikon d7500 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | X-A7 (2019) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £399 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 6fps | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 320g body only | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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