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Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Fujifilm X-T20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push 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
  • Launched September 2021
Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Photography Glossary

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T20, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) is pretty similar but the R3 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The R3 was unveiled 4 years later than the Fujifilm X-T20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the R3 grades against the Fujifilm X-T20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 R3 Fujifilm X-T20 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021January 2017More recent by 57 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution4150k920kSharper screen (+3230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Canon R3

 Fujifilm X-T20 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Fujifilm X-T20

 R3 Fujifilm X-T20 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R3 has physical dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T20 has dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the R3 versus the Fujifilm X-T20.

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and Fujifilm X-T20 is 52 and 83 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R3 and Fujifilm X-T20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The R3 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more recent R3 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R3
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T20
85
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
69
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (102,400)
heavier than others (1,015 grams)
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R3
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T20
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/64,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (760 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
75
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography factors
70
good battery pack (760 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (1,015 grams)
76
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography info
85
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (760 CIPA)
has double storage slots
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R3
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
70
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (6000 x 3164 pixels)
includes mic port
heavier than others (1,015 grams)
36
touch screen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Fujifilm X-T20
 Canon EOS R3Fujifilm X-T20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R3 Fujifilm X-T20
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-14 2017-01-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 102400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1053 325
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 27 54
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 4,150k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/64000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 6000x3164 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1015g (2.24 lbs) 383g (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 photos 350 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E19 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Two Single
Pricing at launch $6,000 $900