Canon EOS R3vs A6100
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Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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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, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the 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
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The a6100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6100 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) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — |
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