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Canon R3 vs Canon R5

Portability
52
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Canon EOS R5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
80
Features
90
Overall
84

Canon R3 vs Canon R5 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Introduced September 2021
Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Revealed July 2020
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Canon R3 vs Canon R5 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon R3 vs Canon R5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and R5 (45MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R3 was revealed 15 months after the R5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the R3 grades versus the R5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Canon R5

 R3 R5 
RevealedSeptember 2021July 2020Newer by 15 months
Display resolution4150k2100kSharper display (+2050k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Canon R3

 R5 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Canon R5

 R3 R5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R3 vs Canon R5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R3 enjoys external dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Canon R5 has dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R3 vs Canon R5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the R3 and the R5.

Canon R3 vs Canon R5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and R5 is 52 and 59 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Canon R5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Canon R5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R3 and R5.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon R5 to offer more detail because of its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher R3 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon R3 vs Canon R5 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Canon R5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Canon R5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 Portrait photography information
Canon R5 Portrait photography information
86
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
88
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (45MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 Street photography factors
Canon R5 Street photography factors
70
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competition (1,015 grams)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 as a Sports photography camera
Canon R5 as a Sports photography camera
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/64,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (760 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
84
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (45MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (320 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography advice
Canon R5 Travel photography advice
70
great battery power (760 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,015 grams)
68
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
low battery life (320 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 Landscape photography info
Canon R5 Landscape photography info
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (760 per charge)
has dual storage slots
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
low battery life (320 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 as a Vlogging camera
Canon R5 as a Vlogging camera
70
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high res video (6000 x 3164 pxls)
has external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (1,015 grams)
79
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (8192 x 4320 resolution)
includes external microphone port
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Canon R3 vs Canon R5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Canon R5
 Canon EOS R3Canon EOS R5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS R5
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-14 2020-07-09
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic X
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 8192 x 5464
Highest native ISO 102400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1053 1053
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Canon RF
Amount of lenses 27 17
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 4,150k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/64000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p)
Highest video resolution 6000x3164 8192x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 lbs) 738 gr (1.63 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 pictures 320 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 LP-E6NH
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch price $6,000 $3,899