Canon R vs Sony FX3

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon R and Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the R (30MP) and FX3 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R was brought out 3 years before the FX3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the R matches up versus the FX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R and Sony FX3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R Gallery and Sony FX3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R comes with physical measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the R compared to the FX3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R and FX3 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R and FX3.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon R to provide you with extra detail having its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older R will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.