EOS R7vs X-H2vs Pentax K-3 Mark III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R7 (2022) From £1399 Best for Wildlife, sports & action View EOS R7
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Fujifilm X-H2 Fujifilm X-H2 (2022) From £1399 Best for High-res stills & landscape View X-H2
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Pentax Pentax K-3 Mark III 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?

Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.

High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

EOS R7 (2022)

  • Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
  • Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
  • Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
  • Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount

X-H2 (2022)

  • You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
  • You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
  • You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup

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

Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the eos r7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS R7 (2022)X-H2 (2022)Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Price £1,399 £1,399 £1,699
Sensor 32.5MP APS-C CMOS 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless)
Resolution 32.5MP 40.2MP 25.7MP
Video 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type)
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) 7-stop IBIS 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III)
Burst Rate 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 12fps
Battery Life ~770 shots (CIPA) ~680 shots (CIPA) 800 shots (CIPA)
Weight 612g (body, battery, card) 660g body only 820g body only
Dimensions 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Canon RF-mount Fujifilm X-mount Pentax KF-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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