Canon EOS R3vs A6700
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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a6700 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) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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