Canon EOS R3vs Z50
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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.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The canon eos r3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z50 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) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £499 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — |
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