Canon EOS R3vs X-T30 IIvs 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 X-T30 II Fujifilm X-T30 II (2021) From £499 Best for Street & portrait photography View X-T30 II
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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 & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.

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

X-T30 II (2021)

  • You want excellent Fujifilm image quality in a smaller, lighter body
  • You shoot primarily stills and don't need IBIS or complex video features
  • You want to stretch your budget without compromising on image quality

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 x-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 ii 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-T30 II (2021)Nikon Zfc (2021)
Price £5,999 £499 £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/240p slow-mo 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS None (no IBIS) None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 11fps
Battery Life 620 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 1015g body only 383g body only 445g body only
Dimensions 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes No No
Viewfinder 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" touchscreen, tilting 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Fujifilm X-mount Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B Single SD UHS-I slot Single UHS-I SD
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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