EOS R1vs X-E3
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
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 R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
X-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
Quick take: The x-e3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-e3 is the most affordable; only the eos r1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R1 (2024) | X-E3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £300 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | Phase-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | None |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1470g (with battery) | 337g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | X-E3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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