Canon EOS R3vs Lumix S5vs 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.
Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.
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
Lumix S5 (2020)
- Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
- Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
- Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
- L-mount system users building a versatile kit
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 lumix s5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6400 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, lumix s5 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Lumix S5 (2020) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,699 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 714g (body, battery, card) | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Leica L-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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