Canon EOS R3vs Pentax K-3 Mark IIIvs Ricoh GR III
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
Pentax
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
From £1699
Best for DSLR enthusiasts & outdoor photographers
View Pentax K-3 Mark III
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.
Dslr Enthusiasts & Outdoor Photographers — Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021): The finest APS-C DSLR ever made — class-leading weather sealing, optical viewfinder, 5-axis IBIS, and extraordinary build for photographers committed to DSLR.
Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.
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
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
- You're a committed DSLR photographer with significant investment in Pentax glass
- You shoot in extreme weather conditions and place build quality and reliability above everything
- You prefer optical viewfinder performance and want the best modern APS-C DSLR available
Ricoh GR III (2019)
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want APS-C quality in a coat or shirt pocket
- You want a camera you'll genuinely always carry without thinking about it
- You appreciate sharp, characterful images from a fixed 28mm equivalent focal length
Quick take: The pentax k-3 mark iii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the ricoh gr iii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, pentax k-3 mark iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) | Ricoh GR III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,699 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 25.7MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 12fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 820g body only | 257g |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Pentax KF-mount | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| 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, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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