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Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T3

Portability
52
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Fujifilm X-T3 front
Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise 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
  • Revealed September 2021
Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Introduced September 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T4
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Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon R3 versus Fujifilm X-T3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) is very similar but the R3 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The R3 was released 3 years later than the Fujifilm X-T3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the R3 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-T3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 R3 Fujifilm X-T3 
IntroducedSeptember 2021September 2018Fresher by 37 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution4150k1040kSharper display (+3110k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Canon R3

 Fujifilm X-T3 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Fujifilm X-T3

 R3 Fujifilm X-T3 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R3 offers external dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T3 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check the Canon R3 versus Fujifilm X-T3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the R3 and the Fujifilm X-T3.

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R3 and Fujifilm X-T3 is 52 and 71 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R3 and Fujifilm X-T3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T3 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer R3 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography information
86
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
82
has manual focus
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R3
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T3
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than average (1,015 grams)
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography advice
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/64,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (760 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R3
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T3
70
good battery life (760 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,015 grams)
74
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography information
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (760 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R3
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T3
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (6000 x 3164 resolution)
does have external mic jack
heavier than average (1,015g)
34
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Fujifilm X-T3
 Canon EOS R3Fujifilm X-T3
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R3 Fujifilm X-T3
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-14 2018-09-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - X-Processor 4
Sensor type Stacked CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 102400 12800
Max boosted ISO 204800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1053 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 27 54
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 4,150 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.75x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/64000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
Max video resolution 6000x3164 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1015 grams (2.24 pounds) 539 grams (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3")
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 shots 390 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E19 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B -
Card slots Two Two
Cost at launch $6,000 $1,500