Canon EOS R3vs X-T3
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Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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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.
Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.
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-T3 (2018)
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
- Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
Quick take: The x-t3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | X-T3 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £649 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 539g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — |
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