How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II vs Canon EOS R3
Short AnswerCanon EOS R5 Mark II wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionCanon EOS R5 Mark II
Continuous ShootingTie
Battery LifeCanon EOS R3
WeightCanon EOS R5 Mark II
Launch PriceCanon EOS R5 Mark II
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A45
B24.1
Electronic Burst (fps)
A30
B30
Battery (Shots)
A340
B620
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A746
B1015
Form Factor
138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5 mm
150 × 142.6 × 87.2 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Canon EOS R5 Mark II If…
- Higher resolution (45 MP vs 24.1 MP)
- Lighter body (746 g vs 1015 g)
- Costs less at launch ($4299 vs $5999)
Choose Canon EOS R3 If…
- Higher battery life (620 shots vs 340 shots)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 45 MP | 24.1 MP |
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
| Stabilization | — | 8 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | — | 819 |
| Low-Light AF | — | -7.5 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | — | 12 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76M | 5.76M |
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 8K 60p | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 746 g | 1015 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 340 Shots | 620 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 4299 | 5999 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.