Canon EOS R3vs X-Half
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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Fujifilm
X-Half (2025)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Creative, lifestyle and travel photography with a film-like experience
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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.
Creative, Lifestyle And Travel Photography With A Film-Like Experience — X-Half (2025): The X-Half isn't trying to compete on specs — it's a creative, lifestyle-first camera that recreates the fun and constraints of half-frame film photography in a digital body. For photographers who want a fun second camera for personal projects, travel diaries, or simply shooting without overthinking, it's a genuinely enjoyable and unique product.
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
X-Half (2025)
- Creative photographers who want a fun, film-inspired digital camera for personal projects
- Travel photographers who want a pocketable, simple camera for everyday memories
- Fujifilm fans who enjoy film simulations and want a unique format to shoot in
- Beginners who want an enjoyable, low-pressure camera that encourages considered shooting
Quick take: The canon eos r3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-half 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) | X-Half (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 17.7MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 1080p, vertical video mode |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Contrast-detection AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | — |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | N/A |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~880 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 240g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | microSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | X-Half |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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