Canon EOS R3vs X100S
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.
Street & Travel — X100S (2013): The X100S was the moment the X100 series became legendary. Dramatically faster phase-detect AF, X-Trans II image quality, Fujifilm's film simulations, and the iconic hybrid viewfinder in a pocketable fixed-lens body — the blueprint every subsequent X100 has built on. A brilliant used-market buy for street and travel photographers who want the Fujifilm experience at an accessible price.
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
X100S (2013)
- Street photographers who want the Fujifilm X100 experience on a budget
- Travel photographers who love a fixed focal length
- Film photography enthusiasts who want digital film simulations
- Used-market buyers stepping into the X100 series
Quick take: The canon eos r3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x100s 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) | X100S (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £250 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | — |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 6fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 445g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) |
| 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, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | X100S |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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