Canon EOS R3vs Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS R3 Canon Canon EOS R3 (2021) From £5999 Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals View Canon EOS R3
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Lexar Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD Lexar Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD From £16 View Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD

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.

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Canon EOS R3 (2021)

  • You shoot sport, motorsport, wildlife, or news at a professional level
  • You need Canon's most reliable and fastest autofocus available
  • You need extreme weather sealing for demanding shooting conditions

Quick take: The lexar professional 1066x 64gb sd 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)Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Price £5,999 £16
Sensor 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS
Resolution 24.1MP
Video 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical
Battery Life 620 shots (CIPA)
Weight 1015g body only
Dimensions 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN
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