Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
| Genre | EOS-1D X Mark III | EOS R5 C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +2.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Wedding | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Travel | — |
| Spec | EOS-1D X Mark III | EOS R5 C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,500 | £3,799 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP full-frame CMOS | 45MP full-frame CMOS — Cinema EOS colour science | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 45MP | ↑ |
| Video | 5.5K RAW, 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 60fps (full-frame via firmware) | 8K RAW internal, 8K/30p, 4K/120p — Cinema RAW Light, C-Log2, C-Log3 | |
| Autofocus | 191-point all cross-type OVF AF; 525-point Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Live View) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — subject tracking with Intelligent AF | |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS — 8 stops (with IS lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 16fps mechanical, 20fps live view | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~2850 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots stills / unlimited video with fan | ↓ |
| Weight | 1250g (body only) | 680g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | OVF 0.76× magnification, 100% coverage | EVF 0.76× 5.76M-dot OLED | |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 4.15M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots | |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B slots | Dual CFexpress Type B slots |
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