Canon EOS R3vs Fujifilm X-Pro3
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
Starting from £1599 new
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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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 & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.
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
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
- Rangefinder-style photographers who want a hidden LCD for a film-like experience
- Street photographers who want the most immersive optical/hybrid viewfinder
- Fujifilm enthusiasts who value the X-Pro's unique shooting philosophy
- X-Pro2 owners upgrading to weather sealing and the X-Trans IV sensor
Quick take: The fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the fujifilm x-pro3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,599 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 497g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I |
| 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 | Fujifilm X-Pro3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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