Canon EOS R3vs GFX 50S II
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £4999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
£4999 at Clifton Cameras →
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Fujifilm
GFX 50S II (2021)
Starting from £2999 new
Best for Studio & portrait specialists
Used from £1500 at eBay →
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- 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
GFX 50S II (2021)
- Photographers stepping into medium format for the first time
- Landscape and commercial shooters who want 51MP at an accessible medium-format price
- Studio photographers upgrading from full-frame who want a resolution jump
- GFX system buyers who want IBIS and medium-format quality without GFX 100S II pricing
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the gfx 50s ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | GFX 50S II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,999 | £2,999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 51.4MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/30p (cropped) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Phase-detect, 425 points |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 3fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 900g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | GFX 50S II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Commercial | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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