EOS Rvs X-E3
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
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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.
Street & Travel — X-E3 (2017): The X-E3 is the lightest Fujifilm interchangeable-lens camera with the 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor. Its slim, compact body appeals to street photographers who find the X-T line too bulky. The touchscreen joystick and Bluetooth connection are welcome additions. 4K is technically available but limited to 15fps — this is a stills-first camera. An excellent compact travel camera at used-market prices.
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
X-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the x-e3 is the most affordable; only the eos r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | X-E3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £300 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Phase-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 337g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | X-E3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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