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Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Portability
52
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Fujifilm X-T2 front
Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Announced September 2021
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T3
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Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) is very similar but the R3 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The R3 was unveiled 5 years after the Fujifilm X-T2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the R3 grades vs the Fujifilm X-T2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 R3 Fujifilm X-T2 
IntroducedSeptember 2021July 2016More modern by 64 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution4150k1040kSharper display (+3110k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Canon R3

 Fujifilm X-T2 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Fujifilm X-T2

 R3 Fujifilm X-T2 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display dimensions

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R3 provides outer 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) while the Fujifilm X-T2 has dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the R3 vs the Fujifilm X-T2.

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and Fujifilm X-T2 is 52 and 76 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R3 and Fujifilm X-T2.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The R3 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher R3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T2 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography highlights
86
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R3
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T2
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competition (1,015 grams)
75
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography factors
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/64,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (760 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R3
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T2
70
great battery pack (760 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,015 grams)
63
weather proofing
good resolution (24MP)
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T2 as a Landscape photography camera
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery pack (760 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
70
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (6000 x 3164 pxls)
includes external mic jack
heavier than competition (1,015 grams)
33
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Fujifilm X-T2
 Canon EOS R3Fujifilm X-T2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R3 Fujifilm X-T2
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-14 2016-07-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 102400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 1053 325
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Fujifilm X
Total lenses 27 54
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 4,150k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/64000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 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) 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 6000x3164 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 lb) 507 gr (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II
Storage slots 2 2
Price at launch $6,000 $1,600