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Canon EOS R vs Canon EOS R3: which is better?

Canon EOS R and Canon EOS R3 compared side by side across 123 specs and 12 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 12 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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CAMERAS

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CANON

Canon EOS R

$1,799

BEST VALUE

← TOP PICK

CANON

Canon EOS R3

$6,471

BEST OVERALL

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Canon EOS R3 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.3/10 — 0.8 ahead of the Canon EOS R. Tightest race: doxmark, just 0.7 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 12 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

AUTO

BATT

BUIL

DESI

DOXM

FEAT

IMAG

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

VALU

Canon EOS R×5

Canon EOS R3×7

Canon EOS R Mirrorless CameraBEST VALUE

Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ BEST OVERALL

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPImage Quality — Canon EOS R leads by 9.0

TIGHTESTDOXMARK — only 0.7 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

EOS REOS R3

AutofocusiCanon EOS R · +8.5

EOS R8.5

EOS R30.0

BATTERYiCanon EOS R3 · +1.5

EOS R6.5

EOS R38.0

BuildiCanon EOS R · +8.5

EOS R8.5

EOS R30.0

DESIGNiCanon EOS R3 · +1.0

EOS R8.0

EOS R39.0

DOXMARKiCanon EOS R3 · +0.7

EOS R8.8

EOS R39.5

FEATURESiCanon EOS R3 · +2.2

EOS R7.5

EOS R39.7

Image QualityiCanon EOS R · +9.0

EOS R9.0

EOS R30.0

OPTICSiCanon EOS R3 · +1.0

EOS R8.8

EOS R39.8

PERFORMANCEiCanon EOS R3 · +1.8

EOS R8.0

EOS R39.8

VIDEOGRAPHYiCanon EOS R3 · +2.5

EOS R7.0

EOS R39.5

VideoiCanon EOS R · +7.0

EOS R7.0

EOS R30.0

ValueiCanon EOS R · +1.0

EOS R8.0

EOS R37.0

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Canon EOS R0.47BEST DEAL

02Canon EOS R30.14

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Canon EOS R$1,7993W8.5

Canon EOS R3$6,47131W9.3

AF Pointsi

5,655← BEST +18%

4,779

Subject Detectioni

Eye, Face, Animal

Humans, Animals (Dogs/Cats/Birds), Cars, Motorcycles, Trains, Aircraft

Burst RateFPSi

8 fps

30 fps← BEST +275%

Battery HealthWHi

14 Wh

88.99 Wh

Removable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

Yes

Battery PowerMAHi

1,865 mAh

2,750 mAh

Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Full Charge Shotsi

700/800

Approx. 620 (EVF) / 860 (LCD) shots

Battery VoltageVi

7.2 V

10.8 V← BEST +50%

Battery Modeli

LP-E6N

LP-E19

Card Slotsi

Single SD (UHS-II)

Weather SealingiSAME

Yes

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

370 shots

620 shots← BEST +68%

WeightGi

660 g← 20% lighter

820 g

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes, dust and drip resistant

Yes

Screen Resolutioni

2.1 million dots

4,150,000

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System CameraiSAME

Yes

EVF ResolutionM DOTSi

3.69 m dots

5.76 m dots← BEST +56%

Screen SizeINCHi

3.15 inch

3.2 inch← BEST +2%

Hot ShoeiSAME

Yes

FlashiSAME

Flip Out ScreeniSAME

Yes

VolumeCM³i

1,048 cm³

1,865.21 cm³

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°CiSAME

0 °C

Tilting Viewfinderi

N/A

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZi

60 Hz

120 Hz← BEST +100%

WidthMMi

135.8 mm

150 mm← BEST +10%

HeightMMi

98.3 mm

142.6 mm← BEST +45%

Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME

40 °C

Waterproof Depthi

7.5

Thicknessi

84.4 mm

87.2 mm

Dxomark Sensor Scorei

96← BEST +8%

Dxomark Sports Scorei

23.3

96← BEST +312%

Dxomark Landscape Scorei

13.6

25.3← BEST +86%

Dxomark Portrait Scorei

24.3

25.3← BEST +4%

Bluetooth Versioni

4.1

5.0

Typei

Mirrorless

Professional Mirrorless

Viewfinderi

Electronic

Electronic (OLED)

Viewfinder CoverageiSAME

100

WeightGi

660 g

822 g← BEST +25%

Processori

DIGIC 8

DIGIC X

Release Datei

2018-10-09

2021-09-14

Wi-Fi SupportediSAME

Yes

Bluetooth SupportediSAME

Yes

Dual Card Slotsi

Yes← BEST

Pixel Shift ShotiSAME

Shoots RawiSAME

Yes

Supports Lossless Compressed RawiSAME

Yes

Wi-Fi Versioni

802.11b/g/n

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

Supports A RemoteiSAME

Yes

HDMI SupportediSAME

Yes

GPS Supporti

Yes← BEST

Support Live Streamingi

Yes← BEST

Advanced Hot Shoei

Yes

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI Versioni

1.4b

HDMI micro (Type D)

Internal Storage SizeiSAME

0 GB

NFC SupportediSAME

USB Type-CiSAME

Yes

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

Sensori

Full-frame CMOS

BSI CMOS

ResolutionMPi

30.3 MP← BEST +26%

24.1 MP

ISO Rangei

100-40000 (expandable to 50-102400)

100–102,400

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

13.6 stops

14 stops← BEST +3%

Stabilizationi

Lens-based (OIS) / Digital (Video)

8 stops

Sensor Sizei

Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)

Full-Frame (36 x 24 mm)

Lens MountiSAME

Yes

Megapixelsi

30.3

24.1 MP

Maximum ISOi

40,000

102,400← BEST +156%

Sensor Shift Stabilizationi

Yes← BEST

Continuous Shootingi

8 fps (one-shot AF), 5 fps (Servo AF)

12 fps

Phase Detection Autofocus For PhotosiSAME

Yes

Fastest Shutter Speedi

1/8000 s

1/8000 sec (mechanical)

Focus Pointsi

5655

1053

Maximum Expanded ISOi

102400

204800

AF TrackingiSAME

Yes

Manual FocusiSAME

Yes

Touch AutofocusiSAME

Yes

Manual Shutter SpeediSAME

Yes

BSI Sensori

Yes← BEST

Manual ExposureiSAME

Yes

Serial Shot ModeiSAME

Yes

CMOS SensoriSAME

Yes

Built In HDR ModeiSAME

Yes

Two Stage ShutteriSAME

Yes

Manual ISOiSAME

Yes

Flash Sync Speedi

1/200 s

1/250 sec

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure Timei

30s - 1/8000s

30 - 1/8000 sec

Image Stabilization Ratingi

6.8

8.5← BEST +25%

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/8000

1/64000 sec

Can Combine Image StabilizationiSAME

Yes

Can Create Panoramas In CameraiSAME

Stacked Cmos Sensori

Yes← BEST

USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Versioni

3.1 Gen 1

USB 3.2 Gen 2

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

5.36 µm

6.0 µm

Build Qualityi

8.5

9.5← BEST +12%

Controlsi

10← BEST +25%

Autofocus Pointsi

8.5

9.8← BEST +15%

Image Qualityi

9.5← BEST +6%

Video Qualityi

7.5

9.6← BEST +28%

Battery Lifei

6.5

8← BEST +23%

Low Light Performancei

8.8

9.5← BEST +8%

The Verdicti

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The Canon EOS R3 is an outstanding professional mirrorless camera, delivering unparalleled speed, advanced autofocus, and robust build quality. It's a top-tier choice for sports, wildlife, and news photographers who need a reliable workhorse that excels in demanding situations, justifying its premium price.

CommentsiSAME

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Overall Ratingi

8.8

9.99← BEST +14%

Color Combinationi

7.5

9.59← BEST +28%

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

4K 30p, Full HD 60p, HD 120p

6K 60p, 4K 120p

Phase Detection Autofocus For VideosiSAME

Yes

Microphone InputiSAME

Yes

Audio JackiSAME

Yes

Timelapse FunctioniSAME

Yes

Movie Bit Ratei

4K: 480 Mbps (ALL-I)

Up to 2600 Mbps (6K Raw)

24p Cinema ModeiSAME

Yes

Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME

Yes

Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME

Yes

Stereo MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

Max Videoi

4K 30p

6K RAW (6000 × 3164) at 60 fps

Internal Colori

8-bit (internal)

10-bit 4:2:2

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS

THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

Canon EOS R3CANON9.3

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R (8.5)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Canon EOS RCANON8.5

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R3 (0.1)

PRIORITY · IMAGE QUALITY

Best for image quality

Canon EOS RCANON9.0

IMAGE QUALITY WEIGHTEDCONF 86%

Best visible score in the image quality category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R3 (0.0)

PRIORITY · AUTOFOCUS

Best for autofocus

Canon EOS RCANON8.5

AUTOFOCUS WEIGHTEDCONF 82%

Best visible score in the autofocus category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R3 (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#2CANON0.0

Canon EOS R

“The Canon EOS R is a pioneering full-frame mirrorless camera, offering excellent image quality and robust build for photographers stepping i”

Image Quality 9.0

DOXMARK 8.8

Wins AF Points

Wins Resolution

TRADE-OFFSignificant 4K video crop

BEST VALUEFull review →

#1CANON0.0

Canon EOS R3

“The Canon EOS R3 is a professional-grade full-frame mirrorless camera designed for speed, reliability, and exceptional image quality.”

OPTICS 9.8

PERFORMANCE 9.8

Wins Image Quality

Wins Overall Rating

TRADE-OFFVery high price point

BEST OVERALLFull review →

Still deciding? The Canon EOS R3 is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.3/10 · WINS 7 OF 12 CATEGORIES

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Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera vs Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ : which is better?

The Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ is our overall pick, scoring 9.3/10 against 8.5/10 for the Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera — a 9% edge. Current starting prices span $1,799–$6,471. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ leads overall with a 9.3 total score.
Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ wins 31 comparable specs with a 35% weighted win rate.
Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.
Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera8.5/10

The Canon EOS R is a pioneering full-frame mirrorless camera, offering excellent image quality and robust build for photographers stepping into the RF mount system.

Pros

+ Excellent full-frame image quality
+ Comfortable ergonomics and handling
+ High-resolution vari-angle touchscreen
+ Robust, weather-sealed construction

Cons

− Significant 4K video crop
− No in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
− Single SD card slot

Best for: Portrait and landscape photography · Travel and street photographers · Canon DSLR upgraders

“Verdict: The Canon EOS R is a solid, well-built full-frame mirrorless camera that delivers excellent image quality and a comfortable shooting experience. While newer models have surpassed it in some areas like video and burst rate, it…”

Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ WINNER 9.3/10

The Canon EOS R3 is a professional-grade full-frame mirrorless camera designed for speed, reliability, and exceptional image quality.

Pros

+ Blazing 30fps electronic shutter
+ Advanced Eye Control AF
+ Robust weather-sealed build
+ Excellent 6K RAW video

Cons

− Very high price point
− Large, heavy body
− 24MP may be low for some

Best for: Professional Sports Photographers · Wildlife Photographers · Photojournalists

“Verdict: The Canon EOS R3 is an outstanding professional mirrorless camera, delivering unparalleled speed, advanced autofocus, and robust build quality. It's a top-tier choice for sports, wildlife, and news photographers who need a…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera or Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ ?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ scores highest overall (9.3/10, 0.8 points ahead of the Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera and Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ ?

The biggest measurable differences are Image Quality, Overall Rating, Sensor — with the Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ leading on Image Quality. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ better value than the Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera?

The Canon EOS R3 - Best Price Of Bellow 6500$ starts around $6,471 and the Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera around $1,799. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

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