Canon EOS R3vs X-T50
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
Fujifilm
X-T50 (2024)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
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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.
Enthusiast Photographers Who Prioritise Style And Resolution — X-T50 (2024): The most stylish 40MP camera available — a Film Simulation dial, a compact body, and flagship sensor quality.
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-T50 (2024)
- Fujifilm fans who want the latest 40MP sensor in the most stylish body
- Photographers who value the Film Simulation dial for quick creative control
- Travel and street shooters who want a compact, eye-catching camera
- X-T30 II or X-S20 owners looking for a meaningful resolution upgrade
Quick take: The x-t50 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t50 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-T50 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 438g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | X-T50 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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