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 R1 vs Canon EOS R3
Short AnswerCanon EOS R1 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 R1
Continuous ShootingCanon EOS R1
Image StabilizationCanon EOS R1
Battery LifeCanon EOS R1
WeightCanon EOS R3
Launch PriceCanon EOS R3
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A24.2
B24.1
Electronic Burst (fps)
A40
B30
Stabilization (Stops)
A8.5
B8
Battery (Shots)
A700
B620
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A1115
B1015
Form Factor
157.6 × 149.5 × 87.3 mm
150 × 142.6 × 87.2 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Canon EOS R1 If…
- Higher resolution (24.2 MP vs 24.1 MP)
- Higher continuous shooting (40 fps vs 30 fps)
- Higher image stabilization (8.5 stops vs 8 stops)
- Higher battery life (700 shots vs 620 shots)
Choose Canon EOS R3 If…
- Lighter body (1015 g vs 1115 g)
- Costs less at launch ($5999 vs $6299)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Canon EOS R1 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP | 24.1 MP |
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
| Stabilization | 8.5 Stops | 8 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | — | 819 |
| Low-Light AF | — | -7.5 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | — | 12 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 40 fps | 30 fps |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 9.44M | 5.76M |
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1115 g | 1015 g |
| Card Slots | — | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 700 Shots | 620 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 6299 | 5999 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.