Canon EOS R3vs Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Nikon Zfc

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 Fujifilm X-Pro3 Fujifilm Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) From £1599 Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts View Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Nikon Nikon Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc

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.

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

↓ 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

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

Nikon Zfc (2021)

  • You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
  • You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
  • You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package

Quick take: The fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the nikon zfc 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)Nikon Zfc (2021)
Price £5,999 £1,599 £799
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/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS None (lens-based only) None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic 11fps
Battery Life 620 shots (CIPA) 440 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 1015g body only 497g body only 445g body only
Dimensions 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots 0.39" OLED 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 UHS-I SD
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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