Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS R1→Canon Canon EOS R3

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS R1

£5999

2024

→

Upgrade to

Canon

Canon EOS R3

£5999 (+£0)

2021

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the EOS R1. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the Canon EOS R3

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS R1	Canon EOS R3
Price	£5,999	£5,999
Released	2024	2021	↓
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS	24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↓
Video	6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p	6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 8 stops combined	8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical	30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical	↓
Battery Life	~530 shots (CIPA)	620 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	1470g (with battery)	1015g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification	0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps
Screen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Canon RF mount	Canon RF
Memory Cards	Dual CFexpress Type B	Dual CFexpress Type B

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