Canon R vs Canon A3000 IS

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon R vs Canon A3000 IS, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and A3000 IS (10MP) and the R (Full frame) and A3000 IS (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The R was introduced 8 years later than the A3000 IS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon A3000 IS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the R matches up against the A3000 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R and Canon PowerShot A3000 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon R Gallery and Canon A3000 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R comes with exterior dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Canon A3000 IS has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Canon R vs Canon A3000 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the R and the A3000 IS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R and A3000 IS is 62 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R and A3000 IS.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon R will give greater detail using its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer R provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.