EOS Rvs Canon EOS R3vs EOS RP
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
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.
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
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
EOS RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the eos r is the most affordable; only the eos r, canon eos r3 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | EOS RP (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £5,999 | £799 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 24.1MP | 26.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions |
| Stabilisation | None | 8-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 5fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited |
| Weight | 660g body only | 1015g body only | 485g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF | Canon RF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single 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, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | Canon EOS R3 | EOS RP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — | — | |
| Travel | |||
| Wedding | — | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports | — | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | — | |
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Photojournalism | — | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | — | |
| Street | — | — | |
| Video | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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