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.
Travel, Weddings & General Purpose — Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (2018): The definitive one-lens travel kit — L-series sharpness, 5-stop IS, and 24-105mm versatility built to professional standards.
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Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Quick take: The canon rf 24-105mm f/4l is usm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | f/4 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | — |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 45cm minimum focus distance (wide end) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Nano USM — fast, near-silent for stills and video |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-stop optical Image Stabiliser (IS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | — |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | — |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 700g |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 83.5 × 107.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | — |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | — |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | — |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | — |
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