Canon
EOS R3 2021
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
£4999
new today at Clifton Cameras
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EOS R3 vs EOS R5
Quick take: The EOS R5 has the highest resolution at 45MP; the EOS R5 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Canon
EOS R5 2020
Best for Professional hybrid shooters, portrait & wildlife
£2449
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS R3 — Sports & Photojournalism Professionals: The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
EOS R5 — Professional Hybrid Shooters, Portrait & Wildlife: A landmark camera — 8K video and 45MP in one body set the standard for what mirrorless could be.
Who should buy what
EOS R3 (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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 R5 (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- Professional photographers who need both resolution and video in one body
- Wildlife and sports photographers who want top AF with 20fps burst
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K or 4K/120p alongside high-resolution stills
- R5 Mark II buyers on a budget — the R5 still delivers exceptional results
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS R3Canon · 2021 | EOS R5Canon · 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,999 | £2,449Best |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 45.0MPBest |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanicalBest | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA)Best | ~320 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g (body only) | 650g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS R3
EOS R5
Portrait
8.1/10
8.2/10
Street
5.8/10
6.2/10
Travel
5.7/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
8.2/10
7.6/10
Vlogging & Video
5.4/10
5.8/10
Filmmaking
8.1/10
7.2/10
Documentary
7.8/10
7.3/10
Sports & Action
8.9/10
7.5/10
Landscape
6.3/10
7.5/10
Wildlife
8.7/10
7.8/10
Casual
4.6/10
5.0/10
Food
7.4/10
7.8/10
Macro
7.2/10
7.6/10
Architecture
6.5/10
8.0/10
Astrophotography
6.7/10
6.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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