Canon R3 vs Canon R5
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![Canon EOS R3 front Canon EOS R3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R3/Canon-R3-front.jpg)
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Canon R3 vs Canon R5 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon R3 vs Canon R5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R3 & Canon EOS R5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon R3 Gallery & Canon R5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Canon R5
R3 | R5 | |||
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Revealed | September 2021 | ![]() | July 2020 | Newer by 15 months |
Display resolution | 4150k | ![]() | 2100k | Sharper display (+2050k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Canon R3
R5 | R3 |
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Common features in the Canon R3 and Canon R5
R3 | R5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
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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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R3-vs-Canon-EOS-R5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-R3-vs-Canon-EOS-R5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon R3 vs Canon R5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon R3 vs Canon R5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon R3 vs Canon R5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R3-vs-Canon-EOS-R5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon R3 vs Canon R5 Specifications
Canon EOS R3 | Canon EOS R5 | |
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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 |