Canon EOS R3vs Sony FX30vs Sony RX100 VII
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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket 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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- You're a filmmaker or video producer who wants Sony cinema colour in a compact, affordable body
- You want 4K/120fps slow motion without the cost of an FX3 or FX6
- You shoot documentary, corporate video, or YouTube content at a professional standard
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
- You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
- You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package
Quick take: The sony fx30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, sony fx30 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Sony FX30 (2022) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,799 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 26.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis Active IBIS | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps electronic | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 579g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony FE (E-mount) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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