Canon R1 vs R3
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Canon R3 vs Canon R1 - Which one to choose and why?
Why choose the Canon R3?
Better processor
DIGIC X vs. DIGIC Accelerator /
Cheaper body
5 399$ / 4420£ / 5 200€ vs. 6 799$ / 6333£ / 7 450€
Camera 100g lighter
2.24 lb / 1 015 g vs. 2.46 lb / 1 115 g
More compact
150×143×87 mm vs. 158×150×87 mm
9% smaller body
113.87 in3 / 1 866 cm3 vs. 125.77 in3 / 2 061 cm3
9% longer battery life
760 images vs. 700 images
Better screen resolution
4.2 M-dot vs. 2.1 M-dot
Larger screen
3.23" / 8.2 cm vs. 3.19" / 8.1 cm
Technical specifications - Canon R1 vs Canon R3
General
| Canon R1 | Canon R3 | ||
Release Date | July 2024 | VS | September 2021 |
Mount | RF | VS | RF |
Definition | 24.2 Mp | VS | 24.1 Mp |
Sensor Size | Full Frame | VS | Full Frame |
Image Stabilization | Yes | VS | Yes |
ISO Sensitivity | 100 - 102 400 | VS | 100 - 102 400 |
Extended ISO | 50 - 409 600 | VS | 50 - 204 800 |
Card Slots | 2 | VS | 2 |
Card Type | 1 x CF Express (Type B) 1 x CF Express (Type B) | VS | 1 x SD (UHS-II) 1 x CF Express (Type B) |
Processor | DIGIC Accelerator / | VS | DIGIC X |
Recommended Price | 6 799$ / 6333£ / 7 450€ | VS | 5 399$ / 4420£ / 5 200€ |
Viewfinder Features
| Canon R1 | Canon R3 | ||
Resolution | 9.44 M-dot | VS | 5.76 M-dot |
Magnification | 0.9x | VS | 0.76x |
Autofocus Features
| Canon R1 | Canon R3 | ||
Sensibilidad AF | -8 / 21 EV | VS | -8 / 20 EV |
Number of Focus Points | 4 897 | VS | 4 779 |
Video
| Canon R1 | Canon R3 | ||
Maximum Resolution | 6K UHD 60 i/s 4K DCI 120 i/s 4,2K UHD 120 i/s 1080p 240 i/s | VS | 6K DCI 60 i/s 4K DCI 60 i/s 4K UHD120 i/s 1080p 240 i/s |
Recording Format | VS | ||
Recording Time Limit | - | VS | - |
DxO Score
| Canon R1 | Canon R3 | ||
General | - | VS | 96 |
Portrait | - | VS | 25.0 |
Landscape | - | VS | 14.7 |
Sports | - | VS | 4 086 |
Physical Characteristics
| Canon R1 | Canon R3 | ||
Weather-Sealed | Yes | VS | Yes |
Battery Type | LP-E19 | VS | LP-E19 |
Weight | 2.46 lb / 1 115 g | VS | 2.24 lb / 1 015 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D)
| 6.2 × 5.9 × 3.4" 158 × 150 × 87 mm | VS | 5.9 × 5.6 × 3.4" 150 × 143 × 87 mm |
Volume | 125.77 in3 / 2 061 cm3 | VS | 113.87 in3 / 1 866 cm3 |
Viewfinder Battery Life
| 700 images | VS | 760 images |
LCD Battery Life | 1 330 images | VS | 860 images |
Built-in Flash
| No | VS | No |
Maximum Flash Sync Speed | 1/250s | VS | 1/250s |
Min. Shutter Speed | 30s | VS | 30s |
Max. Shutter Speed (Mechanical) | 1/8 000s | VS | 1/8 000s |
Max. Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/64 000s | VS | 1/64 000s |
Max. Burst Rate (Mechanical) | 12 fps | VS | 12 fps |
Max. Burst Rate (Electronic) | 40 fps | VS | 30 fps |
RAW Buffer | 230 images | VS | 150 images |
Screen Features
| Canon R1 | Canon R3 | ||
Type | Fully-articulating | VS | Fully-articulating |
Resolution | 2.1 M-dot | VS | 4.2 M-dot |
Diagonal | 3.19" / 8.1 cm | VS | 3.23" / 8.2 cm |
Touchscreen | Yes | VS | Yes |
Optional Features
| Canon R1 | Canon R3 | ||
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | Yes / Yes | VS | Yes / Yes |
Headphone Jack | Yes | VS | Yes |
USB Version | USB-C 3.2 | VS | USB-C 3.2 |
GPS | No | VS | Yes |
Time Lapse | Yes | VS | Yes |
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Detailed comparison by Sylvain PONS
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Release Date
Mount
Definition
Sensor Size
Image Stabilization
ISO Sensitivity
Card Slots
Processor
Recommended Price
Magnification
Sensibilidad AF
Number of Focus Points
Maximum Resolution
Recording Format
Recording Time Limit
General
Portrait
Landscape
Sports
Weather-Sealed
Battery Type
Weight
Dimensions (W×H×D)
Volume
Viewfinder Battery Life
Built-in Flash
Maximum Flash Sync Speed
Min. Shutter Speed
Max. Burst Rate (Mechanical)
RAW Buffer
Diagonal
Touchscreen
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Headphone Jack
USB Version
GPS
Time Lapse










