EOS-1D X Mark IIIvs Canon EOS R3vs Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Canon
EOS-1D X Mark III (2020)
Starting from £3500 new
Best for Professional Sports, Wildlife & Press Photography
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Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £4299 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Press Photography — EOS-1D X Mark III (2020): Canon's DSLR masterpiece — 20fps live view, 5.5K RAW, 191 cross-type AF points, and dual CFexpress. Almost certainly the finest optical viewfinder camera ever made.
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.
Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.
Who should buy what
EOS-1D X Mark III (2020)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with a Canon EF lens collection
- Professionals who prefer the optical viewfinder experience
- Press photographers who need 20fps, weather sealing, and Ethernet
- Canon historians who want to mark the end of the EOS-1D DSLR era
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
- Professional photographers who want 8K RAW and 45MP in one body
- R5 owners upgrading to faster AF, improved overheating, and neural network processing
- Wildlife and sports professionals who need high resolution and fast burst
- Hybrid shooters who demand the very best Canon has to offer
Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the eos-1d x mark iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS-1D X Mark III (2020) | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,500 | £5,999 | £4,299 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP full-frame CMOS | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.1MP | 45.0MP |
| Video | 5.5K RAW, 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 60fps (full-frame via firmware) | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light |
| Autofocus | 191-point all cross-type OVF AF; 525-point Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Live View) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | 8-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 16fps mechanical, 20fps live view | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~2850 shots (CIPA) | 620 shots (CIPA) | 570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1250g (body only) | 1015g body only | 746g body only |
| Dimensions | 158 × 167.6 × 82.6mm | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OVF 0.76× magnification, 100% coverage | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 4.15M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B slots | Dual CFexpress Type B | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2, Ethernet | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS-1D X Mark III | Canon EOS R3 | Canon EOS R5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | |||
| Wildlife | |||
| Wedding & Events | |||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Street | — | — | |
| Landscape | — | ||
| Photojournalism | — | — | |
| Travel | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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