Canon EOS R3vs X-T5
Canon
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.
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
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-T5 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum APS-C resolution
- X-T4 owners who want 40MP and a more compact, stripped-back body
- Fujifilm shooters who prioritise stills quality over video features
- Photographers who want the best sensor in the X-mount system
Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | X-T5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 557g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | X-T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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