Canon EOS R3vs Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
VS
Canon
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020)
From £219
Best for Portraits, street & everyday
View Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Which should you buy?
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.
Portraits, Street & Everyday — Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020): The essential first prime for Canon RF shooters — f/1.8 background separation at an accessible price with near-silent STM autofocus.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- You shoot sport, motorsport, wildlife, or news at a professional level
- You need Canon's most reliable and fastest autofocus available
- You need extreme weather sealing for demanding shooting conditions
Quick take: The canon rf 50mm f/1.8 stm is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £219 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | — |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 30cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | STM (Stepping Motor) — near-silent, smooth for video |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None (relies on in-body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | — |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | — |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 160g |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 69.2 × 40.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| 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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