Canon EOS R R3 Black 2021
Canon
85 Overall Score
vs
Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF Black
Ricoh
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R R3 Black 2021
82 out of 100 high confidence 116 reviews
The Canon EOS R3 is widely praised for its blazing-fast autofocus, excellent ergonomics, and robust build quality, making it a top choice for sports and action photographers. Many users highlight the impressive 30fps electronic shutter, superb low-light performance, and natural color reproduction. However, some reviewers report occasional freezing issues, a learning curve for the eye-control AF, and a desire for higher megapixels. The camera's value has improved with recent price drops, though a few note it lacks some pro features found in the 1D X series.
Pros
- Blazing-fast autofocus
- Excellent ergonomics and build quality
- Impressive 30fps electronic shutter
- Superb low-light performance
- Natural color reproduction
Cons
- Occasional freezing issues
- Eye-control AF has learning curve
- Desire for higher megapixels
- Mixed memory card slots (CFexpress + SD)
- Some find body too small for 1-series hands
Autofocus performance 25
Build quality and ergonomics 18
Image quality 15
Megapixel resolution 12
Reliability and freezing 8
Eye control af 10
Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Video
Beginner
Wedding Events
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Streaming
Travel
Vlogging
Specifications
| Canon EOS R R3 | Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.100000381469727 MP | 24.239999771118164 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC X | GR ENGINE 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 1053 | Auto-area AF, Zone AF, Select AF, Pinpoint AF, Tracking AF, Cont |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/64000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 200 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R R3 Black 2021
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong evf (96th percentile)96th %ile
Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF Black
- Strong sensor (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong stabilization (78th percentile)
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Below average battery (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EOS R R3 Black 20210.020score per dollar
vs
Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF Black0.030score per dollar
Ricoh GR GR IIIx HDF Black offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EOS R R3
Scores 85 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.
