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Canon R3 vs Canon R5 C

Portability
52 Imaging
77 Features
93 Overall
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Canon EOS R3 front
 
Canon EOS R5 C front
Portability
57 Imaging
82 Features
89 Overall
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Canon R3 vs Canon R5 C Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase 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 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Revealed January 2022
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Canon R3 vs Canon R5 C Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon R3 versus Canon R5 C, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and R5 C (45MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R3 was introduced 4 months prior to the R5 C and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the R3 grades against the R5 C in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Canon R5 C

		

		

			
 R3 R5 C 
Screen resolution4150k2100kSharper screen (+2050k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Canon R3

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R3 and Canon R5 C

		

		

			
 R3 R5 C 
RevealedSeptember 2021January 2022Same age
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.2"3.20"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Canon R5 C Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R3 has got outside measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Canon R5 C has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the R3 vs the R5 C.
Canon R3 vs Canon R5 C size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and R5 C is 52 and 57 respectively.
Canon R3 vs Canon R5 C top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Canon R5 C Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R3 and R5 C.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon R5 C to result in extra detail using its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively.
	
			Canon R3 vs Canon R5 C sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Canon R5 C Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R3 vs Canon R5 C Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R3 Portrait photography details
Canon R5 C Portrait photography details
86
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
89
 has manual focus
 fantastic megapixels (45MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R3 Street photography details
Canon R5 C Street photography details
70
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 supports touch focus
 environment proof
 above average ISO range (102,400)
 more heavy than average in class (1,015g)
72
 screen can move to multiple angles
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 supports touch to focus
 weather sealing
 great ISO range (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R3 as a Sports photography camera
 Canon R5 C as a Sports photography camera
88
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/64,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 better than average battery (760 per charge)
 supports phase detect autofocus
79
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
 fantastic megapixels (45 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery life (320 shots)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon R3 as a Travel photography camera
 Canon R5 C as a Travel photography camera
70
 better than average battery (760 shots)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than average in class (1,015 grams)
72
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 fantastic megapixels (45MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 bad battery life (320 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R3 Landscape photography factors
Canon R5 C Landscape photography factors
86
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (102,400)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 better than average battery (760 shots)
 two card slots
79
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 decent sized screen (3.20 inches)
 fantastic megapixels (45 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 great ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather sealing
 2 card slots
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery life (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R3
Vlogging with Canon R5 C
70
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (6000 x 3164 pixels)
 comes with external microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (1,015g)
72
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 offers face detection focus
 good video quality (8192 x 4320 resolution)
 comes with external microphone support
 lack of image stabilization
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Canon R3 vs Canon R5 C Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Canon R5 C
 Canon EOS R3Canon EOS R5 C
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS R5 C
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-14 2022-01-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 8192 x 5464
Maximum native ISO 102400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 1053 1053
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Canon RF
Amount of lenses 27 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.20 inches
Screen resolution 4,150k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/64000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
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) 8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 6000x3164 8192x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 1015 grams (2.24 lb) 770 grams (1.70 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4")
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 photographs 320 photographs
Style of battery 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 B and SD (UHS-II) slots
Card slots Two Two
Launch pricing $6,000 $4,499