Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R5 C→Canon Canon EOS R3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS R5 C. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Canon EOS R3
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StabilisationImproved — 8-stop IBIS
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Burst rate30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical vs 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
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Battery life620 shots (CIPA) vs ~220 shots stills / unlimited video with fan
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 45MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 C | Canon EOS R3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | -2.0 | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wedding | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Photojournalism | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R5 C | Canon EOS R3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,799 | £5,999 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame CMOS — Cinema EOS colour science | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 45MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 8K RAW internal, 8K/30p, 4K/120p — Cinema RAW Light, C-Log2, C-Log3 | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — subject tracking with Intelligent AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 8 stops (with IS lens) | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots stills / unlimited video with fan | 620 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 680g body only | 1015g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 5.76M-dot OLED | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF | |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B slots | Dual CFexpress Type B |
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