Canon EOS R3vs FunSaver 800
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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.
Parties, Festivals & Holidays — FunSaver 800: The original fun camera. Kodak 800 film gives warm, punchy colours with pleasing grain — especially with flash. Perfect for events and holidays.
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
Quick take: The funsaver 800 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) | FunSaver 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £12 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 35mm full-frame (24 × 36mm) — Kodak ISO 800 colour negative film |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | — |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Fixed focus (~1.2m to ∞) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | Built-in alkaline battery (non-replaceable) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | ~145g |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | ~115 × 66 × 35mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | Simple optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF | 27 exposures pre-loaded (ISO 800 colour negative) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Pre-loaded 35mm film (non-replaceable) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | FunSaver 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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