Canon R3 vs Fujifilm X-T30

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon R3 and Fujifilm X-T30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) is pretty comparable but the R3 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R3 was announced 2 years later than the Fujifilm X-T30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the R3 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R3 and Fujifilm X-T30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R3 Gallery and Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R3 features physical measurements 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-T30 has proportions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R3 and Fujifilm X-T30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the R3 compared to the Fujifilm X-T30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 52 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R3 and Fujifilm X-T30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R3 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger R3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.