Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS R5→Canon Canon EOS R3

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

You own

Canon

EOS R5

£2499

2020

→

Upgrade to

Canon

Canon EOS R3

£5999 (+£3,500)

2021

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the EOS R5. 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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Burst rate

30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical vs 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
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Battery life

620 shots (CIPA) vs ~320 shots (CIPA)
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Generation

1 year newer (2021 vs 2020)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS R5	Canon EOS R3
Price	£2,499	£5,999
Released	2020	2021	↑
Sensor	45MP Full-Frame CMOS	24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS
Resolution	45MP	24MP	↓
Video	8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p	6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses	8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical	↑
Battery Life	~320 shots (CIPA)	620 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	650g (with battery)	1015g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification	0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps
Screen	3.15" fully articulating touchscreen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Canon RF mount	Canon RF
Memory Cards	CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II	Dual CFexpress Type B

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