EOS Rvs X-T3
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.
Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.
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-T3 (2018)
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
- Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the x-t3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | X-T3 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £649 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 539g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
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