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.
Professional Hybrid Shooters, Portrait & Wildlife — EOS R5 (2020): A landmark camera — 8K video and 45MP in one body set the standard for what mirrorless could be.
Vlogging, Content Creation & Travel Video — PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019): The finest vlogging compact available — pocket-sized 4K, a flip screen, mic input, and USB live streaming in one remarkably capable package.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
EOS R5 (2020)
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Quick take: The eos r5 has the highest resolution at 45mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, eos r5 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | EOS R5 (2020) | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £2,499 | £749 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 45.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | Optical IS — lens-based |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ~235 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 650g (with battery) | 304g |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88mm | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | EOS R5 | PowerShot G7X Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | — | |
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Photojournalism | — | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Wedding & Events | — | — | |
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wedding | — | — | |
| Street | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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