Canon EOS R vs Canon EOS R3 Specifications
| Camera Feature | Canon EOS R | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2018 | September 2021 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | DIGIC X |
| Resolution | 30.3 MP | 24.0 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 6720×4480 | 6000×4000 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) | 36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 5.36µ | 6.00µ |
| Low Pass Filter | Yes | Yes |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | No | Yes |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 40,000 | ISO 102,400 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 50-102,400 | ISO 50-204,800 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | No |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | No | Yes |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | No |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 | 1/64000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 8 FPS | 12 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 8 FPS | 30 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | No autofocus at 8 FPS (autofocus at 5 FPS) | 195 FPS is possible, but only for 0.25 seconds of shooting. Auto exposure is locked at high FPS. |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | 47 frames (8 FPS) | 420 frames (30 FPS) |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF | Hybrid PDAF |
| Autofocus Points | 143 | 1053 |
| Photographer’s-Eye-Sensing AF | N/A | Yes |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -4.5 EV | -6 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/250 |
| Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | Yes | Yes |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 8 bits | 12 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 10 bits | 12 bits |
| Raw Video | No | Yes |
| 6K Maximum Framerate | N/A | 60 FPS |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | 30 FPS | 120 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | 240 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | 1.74x crop at 4K | No |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External) | 4:2:2 |
| Video Recording Limit | 30 min | 360 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 1 | 2 |
| Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-II) | CFExpress Type B |
| Slot 2 Type | N/A | SD (UHS-II) |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 2.1 million dots | 4.2 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Yes | Fully Articulating |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76x | 0.76x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3.69 million dots | 5.76 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Voice Memo | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| GPS | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Type C 3.1 | Type C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Battery Type | LP-E6N | LP-E19 |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 350 frames | 440 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 370 frames | 760 frames |
| Battery Life (Eco Mode) | 560 frames | 860 frames |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 660 g (1.46 lbs.) | 1015 g (2.24 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 136 x 98 x 84 mm (5.3 x 3.9 x 3.3″) | 150 x 143 x 107 mm (5.9 x 5.6 x 4.2″)1 |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $1800 (Check Current Price) | $6000 (Check Current Price) |
| Used Prices | Canon EOS R Used Prices | Canon EOS R3 Used Prices |
| 1The Canon EOS R3’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match the typical standards today, 20mm were added to the EOS R3’s depth measurement in this table. | ||
What does the Canon EOS R offer over the Canon EOS R3?
- 1.26 times more megapixels (30.3MP vs 24.0MP)
- Lighter weight (355g lighter or about 1.5 times lighter)
- Much lower price, costing $4200 less—you could buy a bunch of cool lenses!
What does the Canon EOS R3 offer over the Canon EOS R?
- In-body image stabilization, allowing for easier handheld photography even with non-stabilized lenses
- Substantially faster high-FPS photography and a bigger buffer
- Two card slots, which is better for redundancy and backup
- Higher resolution rear display and electronic viewfinder
- Better battery life
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