Canon EOS R3vs X-H2vs Lumix GH6
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.
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.
Video Creators & Documentary Filmmakers — Lumix GH6 (2022): The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.
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-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
Lumix GH6 (2022)
- You're a video producer or documentary filmmaker who prioritises codec quality and recording flexibility
- You need unlimited recording times without overheating concerns
- You want professional video specifications at a price that makes commercial sense
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the lumix gh6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | X-H2 (2022) | Lumix GH6 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,399 | £1,199 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 40.2MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 7-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 14fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~680 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 660g body only | 739g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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