Camera Comparison
Canon EOS R1 vs Canon EOS R3
The bottom line
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to how you actually shoot, and let price and handling break the tie.
Choose the Canon EOS R1 if…
- ✓You shoot action, sports or wildlife — 40fps burst keeps up with fast, erratic movement where 30fps would drop frames.
- ✓You need backup-while-you-shoot reliability — dual card slots (the other has one) matter for paid work like weddings and events.
Where they differ
- ›Price: the Canon EOS R3 launched at $5,999, $300 under the Canon EOS R1 — money that could go toward glass.
- ›Card slots: the Canon EOS R1 has dual slots for instant backup — the reliability paid work depends on.
- ›Weight: the Canon EOS R3 is 1015g (2.24 lb) vs 1115g (2.46 lb) — 100g you'll feel on a long day out.
- ›Burst: the Canon EOS R1 shoots 40fps to the Canon EOS R3's 30fps — the gap that decides whether you nail the peak moment in sports and wildlife.
Frequently asked
Is the Canon EOS R1 or the Canon EOS R3 better?
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to how you actually shoot, and let price and handling break the tie.
Who should choose the Canon EOS R1?
Choose the Canon EOS R1 if you shoot action, sports or wildlife — 40fps burst keeps up with fast, erratic movement where 30fps would drop frames. Choose it if you need backup-while-you-shoot reliability — dual card slots (the other has one) matter for paid work like weddings and events.
What is the main difference between the Canon EOS R1 and the Canon EOS R3?
Price: the Canon EOS R3 launched at $5,999, $300 under the Canon EOS R1 — money that could go toward glass.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | BSI Stacked CMOS | BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Image Processor | DIGIC X + DIGIC Accelerator | DIGIC X |
| Effective Resolution | 24.2 MP | 24.1 MP |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 100 – 102400 | 100 – 102400 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 50 – 409600 | 50 – 204800 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/64000 | 1/64000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/400 | 1/180 |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 40 fps | 30 fps |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K | 6K |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 120p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 240p | Up to 120p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | Yes |
| Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | C-Log 2 / C-Log 3 / HLG / HDR-PQ | C-Log 3 / HDR-PQ |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Full-size (Type A) | Full-size (Type A) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 1,053 | 1,053 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -7.5 EV | -7.5 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 9.44M dots | 5.76M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.9x | 0.76x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| LCD Resolution | 2.10M dots | 4.15M dots |
| LCD Type | Vari-Angle | Vari-Angle |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 | v5 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 |
| Memory Card Slots | 2x CFexpress Type B | 1x CFexpress Type B + 1x SD UHS-II |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $6,299 | $5,999 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 157.6×149.5×87.3 mm | 150×142.6×87.2 mm |
| Weight | 1115g (2.46 lb) | 1015g (2.24 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 700 shots | 620 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 1330 shots | 860 shots |
| Battery Type | LP-E19 | LP-E19 |
