Canon EOS R3vs X-T30 IIvs A6400
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.
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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
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-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
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
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) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 383g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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