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Canon R3 vs Sony FX3

Portability
52 Imaging
77 Features
93 Overall
83
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Canon R3 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump 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
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2021
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Canon R3 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon R3 and Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and FX3 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R3 was revealed 7 months after the FX3 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon R3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the R3 scores versus the FX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Sony FX3

		

		

			
 R3 FX3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021February 2021More modern by 7 months
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution4150k1440kCrisper display (+2710k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Canon R3

		

		

			
 FX3 R3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R3 and Sony FX3

		

		

			
 R3 FX3 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R3 enjoys external 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) and the Sony FX3 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Compare the Canon R3 and Sony FX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the R3 against the FX3.
Canon R3 vs Sony FX3 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the R3 and FX3 is 52 and 62 respectively.
Canon R3 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R3 and FX3.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon R3 to provide extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern R3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R3 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R3 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R3 Portrait photography highlights
Sony FX3 Portrait photography highlights
86
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
71
 focusing manually
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Canon R3 Street photography info
Sony FX3 Street photography info
70
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 environment proofing
 great ISO range (102,400)
 heavier than average in class (1,015g)
76
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 has focus via touch
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R3 Sports photography information
Sony FX3 Sports photography information
88
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/64,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 great battery pack (760 CIPA)
 supports phase detect auto focus
76
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (600 shots)
 has phase detect autofocus
 megapixel count low (12MP)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon R3 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
70
 great battery pack (760 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 heavier than average in class (1,015 grams)
71
 better than average battery (600 shots)
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 screen is selfie friendly
 megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R3 Landscape photography factors
Sony FX3 Landscape photography factors
86
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 great ISO range (102,400)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 great battery pack (760 CIPA)
 2 card slots
77
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 great high ISO (102,400)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (600 per charge)
 2 card slots
 megapixel count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R3 Vlogging info
Sony FX3 Vlogging info
70
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focus
 high quality video (6000 x 3164 pxls)
 comes with external mic support
 heavier than average in class (1,015 grams)
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has external microphone support
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Canon R3 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Sony FX3
 Canon EOS R3Sony FX3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R3 Sony FX3
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-14 2021-02-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 102400 102400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 1053 759
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 27 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 4,150k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/64000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 6000x3164 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, 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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 lb) 716 gr (1.58 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 96 85
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 13.4
DXO Low light score 4086 3900
Other
Battery life 760 photos 600 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E19 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Two Two
Launch cost $6,000 $3,900