Canon EOS R3vs X-Pro2
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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Fujifilm
X-Pro2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
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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.
Street, Documentary & Travel Photography — X-Pro2 (2016): The X-Pro series at its most balanced — 24MP X-Trans III, weather sealing, and a refined hybrid viewfinder that made it a street photography benchmark.
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-Pro2 (2016)
- Street photographers who want the best hybrid OVF experience in the X-mount system
- Fujifilm fans who want X-Trans III rendering at a used-price discount vs X-Pro3
- Documentary photographers who value the discreet, rangefinder-style form factor
- X-Pro1 owners ready for a significant upgrade in AF and resolution
Quick take: The x-pro2 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-pro2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | X-Pro2 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 8fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 495g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-mount |
| 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 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | X-Pro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
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