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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).

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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)
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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