Canon EOS R5 vs Canon EOS R3

Image cannot be found

Image cannot be found

Image cannot be found

Image cannot be found

Image cannot be found

Image cannot be found

Disclosure: We earn money from the affiliate links to products associated with content in this article.

Specifications

General	Canon EOS R5	Canon EOS R3
Brand	Canon	Canon
Model	EOS R5	EOS R3
MSRP	$3899 (body only), $4999 (w/24-105mm F4 lens)	$5999
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Video Capture

Sensor	Canon EOS R5	Canon EOS R3
Sensor Type	CMOS	Stacked CMOS
Sensor Size	Full Frame	Full Frame
Sensor Dimensions	36 x 24 mm	36 x 24 mm
Total Pixels	47.1 Megapixel	26.7 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	45.0 Megapixel	24.1 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 51,200	100 - 102,400
Boosted ISO Range	50 - 102,400	50 - 204,800

Photo	Canon EOS R5	Canon EOS R3
Processor	DIGIC X	DIGIC X
Max Image Resolution	8192 x 5464	6000 x 4000
Image Aspect Ratios	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format	JPEG, RAW	HEIF, JPEG, RAW
JPEG Quality Levels	Fine, normal	Super fine, fine, normal
Bit Depth	14-Bit	14-Bit
Color Space	sRGB, Adobe RGB	sRGB, Adobe RGB
Timelapse Recording
White Balance	2000 to 10,000K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten	2500 to 10,000K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten

Focus	Canon EOS R5	Canon EOS R3
Focusing System	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
Lens Servo	Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF	Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF Detection Range	-6 to +20 EV	-7.5 to +20 EV
Number of Focus Points	5940	4779
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus

Optics	Canon EOS R5	Canon EOS R3
Lens Mount	Canon RF	Canon RF
Crop Factor	1x	1x
Image Stabilization	5-Axis Sensor Shift	5-Axis Sensor Shift
Image Stabilization Compensation	8 stops	8 stops
Digital Image Stabilization

Screen	Canon EOS R5	Canon EOS R3
Screen Type	Fully Articulated	Fully Articulated
Screen Technology	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
Screen Size	3.2"	3.2"
Screen Resolution	2,100k dot	4,150k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Canon EOS R5	Canon EOS R3
Viewfinder	Electronic (OLED)	Electronic (OLED)
Viewfinder Size	0.5"	0.5"
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.76x	0.76x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.76x	0.76x
Viewfinder Resolution	5,760k dot	5,760k dot
No Blackout Viewfinder
Viewfinder Eyepoint	23 mm	23 mm
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +2	-4 to +2
120 fps Viewfinder Refresh Rate

Shutter	Canon EOS R5	Canon EOS R3
Shutter Type	Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane	Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/8000 sec	1/8000 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)	1/8000 sec	1/64000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	12.0 fps	12.0 fps
Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)	20.0 fps	30.0 fps
Max Continuous Shooting	20.0 fps	30.0 fps
Anti-dust Shutter
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer	Mechanical Shutter Up to 12 fps at 45 MP for up to 180 Frames (Raw) / 350 Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 20 fps at 45 MP for up to 83 Frames (Raw) / 170 Frames (JPEG)	Electronic Shutter Up to 30 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 150 Frames (Raw) / 540 Frames (JPEG) Mechanical Shutter Up to 12 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)

Flash	Canon EOS R5	Canon EOS R3
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	E-TTL II Auto Flash Metered Manual	E-TTL II Auto Flash Metered Manual
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250 sec	1/250 sec
Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)	-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	E-TTL II with EX series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support	E-TTL II with EX/EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe, PC Terminal	Intelligent Hot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless

Exposure	Canon EOS R5	Canon EOS R3
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot Partial	Multi Center-weighted Spot Partial
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Metering Range	-3 to +20 EV	-3 to +20 EV
Exposure Compensation	±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)	±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing	±6 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)	±3 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)

DXO	Canon EOS R5	Canon EOS R3
DxO Low Light ISO	3042	4086
DxO Color Depth	25.3	25.0
DxO Dynamic Range	14.6	14.7
DxO Overall Score	95	96

Video	Canon EOS R5	Canon EOS R3
Movie File Format	CRM, MP4	CRM, MP4
Audio File Format	LPCM, AAC	LPCM, AAC
Internal Recording Modes	Raw 12-Bit 8K DCI: 8192 x 4320 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [2600 Mbps] H.265 4:2:2 10-Bit DCI 8K: 8192 x 4320 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [680 to 1300 Mbps] 8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [680 to 1300 Mbps] DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/59.94/100/119.88 fps [170 to 1880 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [170 to 1880 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [28 to 230 Mbps] H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit DCI 8K: 8192 x 4320 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [470 to 1300 Mbps] 8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [470 to 1300 Mbps] DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [120 to 1880 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [120 to 1880 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [12 to 180 Mbps]	Raw 12-Bit 6K DCI: 6000 x 3164 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [720 to 2600 Mbps] H.265/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [85 to 1880 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [85 to 1880 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [28 to 470 Mbps] H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
Interval Recording
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265	RAW, MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Max Video Resolution	8192 x 4320	6000 x 3164
10-bit 4:2:2 Color
External Recording Modes	8K or cropped 5K ProRes RAW 4:2:2 10-Bit DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps UHD 4K: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps	4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps UHD 4K: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
No crop on 4K Videos
Webcam Functionality
Gamma Curve	Canon Log, Canon Log 3	Canon Log 3
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit	30 min - 59.94 fps or less 7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps	Unlimited - 59.94 fps or less 89 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps
IP Streaming

Terminals	Canon EOS R5	Canon EOS R3
Audio I/O	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
Power I/O	1 x USB-C (5VDC at 1.5 A) Input	1 x USB-C Input
Other I/O	1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x Canon N3 Control Input	1 x RJ45 1 x Canon N3 Control 1 x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
USB Speed	USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)	USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
HDMI Output	Micro	Micro Type D
Speaker	Mono	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Stereo	Mono
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Canon EOS R5	Canon EOS R3
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version	Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz	Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
Mobile App Compatible	*As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Remote Control		via smartphone

Environmental	Canon EOS R5	Canon EOS R3
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity	0 to 85%	0 to 85%

Physical	Canon EOS R5	Canon EOS R3
Dimensions	138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.43 x 3.84 x 3.46")	150 x 143 x 87 mm (5.91 x 5.63 x 3.43")
Weight (inc. batteries)	738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)	1015 g (2.24 lb / 35.80 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	11 x 9.4 x 6.1"	9.5 x 7.9 x 7.9"
Package Weight	3.045 lb	4.6 lb

Power and Storage	Canon EOS R5	Canon EOS R3
Battery Pack	LP-E6NH	LP-E19
Battery Life	320 shots	760 shots
USB Charging
Internal Storage
External Storage	Slot 1: CFexpress Type B Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)	Slot 1: CFexpress Type B Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)

Other	Canon EOS R5	Canon EOS R3
Self Timer
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread	1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)	1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mount	1 x Hot Shoe Mount	1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe
Material of Construction	Magnesium Alloy body and Chassis with some components consisting of polycarbonate with glass fibre	Magnesium Alloy body and polycarbonate with glass fibre
Illuminated Buttons

For a full review please go to the review page:

Amazon Affiliate Disclosure

ZKelectronics is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon (.com, .co.uk, .ca, etc) and any other websites that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program.