EOS Rvs Canon EOS R3vs Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
View EOS R
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?
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
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 R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
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 r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £5,999 | £4,299 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 24.1MP | 45.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | 8-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 620 shots (CIPA) | 570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 1015g body only | 746g body only |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual CFexpress Type B | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | 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 R | Canon EOS R3 | Canon EOS R5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding | — | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Sports | — | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Photojournalism | — | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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