Canon EOS R3vs ZV-E1
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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The canon eos r3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the zv-e1 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) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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