Canon EOS R3vs X-A7vs Sony RX100 VII
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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
- You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
- You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package
Quick take: The x-a7 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-a7 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) | X-A7 (2019) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £399 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 6fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 320g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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