Canon EOS R3vs Nikon Zfcvs A7 III
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.
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.
All-Round Photography & Video — A7 III (2018): Still one of the best all-round cameras money can buy — particularly strong used. The A7 III proved that full-frame doesn't have to mean compromises, and nothing at this price point has meaningfully beaten it.
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
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
A7 III (2018)
- Enthusiast photographers upgrading from APS-C for the first time
- Working photographers who need reliable AF and weather sealing
- Anyone who shoots in low light regularly
- Hybrid shooters needing both stills and video performance
Quick take: The a7 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, a7 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Nikon Zfc (2021) | A7 III (2018) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £799 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 11fps | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~710 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 445g body only | 565g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single UHS-I SD | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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