Canon EOS R3vs RX100 VI
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.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The canon eos r3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the rx100 vi 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) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £700 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 24fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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