Canon EOS R3vs Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Z50 II
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
From £1599
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
View Fujifilm X-Pro3
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.
Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
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
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
- You shoot street or documentary photography and value a minimal shooting workflow
- You want a rangefinder experience with modern digital image quality
- You love Fujifilm film simulations and prioritise stills over video
Z50 II (2024)
- You want a capable APS-C camera for travel, street, or everyday shooting
- You want improved autofocus over older Nikon APS-C bodies like the Z50 or Zfc
- You want a compact Nikon mirrorless body that uses the full Z lens system
Quick take: The fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, fujifilm x-pro3 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,599 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 26.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None (lens-based only) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 497g body only | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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