Canon EOS R3 · Body only
full-frame · 2021
Sony FX3 · Body only
full-frame · 2021
Canon EOS R3 · Body only takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R3 · Body only lands at 93 and Sony FX3 · Body only at 90. That puts Canon EOS R3 · Body only ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon EOS R3 · Body only if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Pick Sony FX3 · Body only if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhoto
Canon EOS R3 · Body onlyCompared on the photo sub-score
Canon EOS R3 · Body only leads on photo (93 vs 90).
Autofocus
Canon EOS R3 · Body onlyCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Canon EOS R3 · Body only leads on autofocus (91 vs 88).
Video
Canon EOS R3 · Body onlyCompared on the video sub-score
Canon EOS R3 · Body only leads on video (89 vs 86).
Value for money
Sony FX3 · Body onlySpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sony FX3 · Body only more score per dollar ($3,898 vs $5,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon EOS R3 · Body only | Sony FX3 · Body only |
|---|---|---|
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Release year | 2021 | 2021 |
Canon EOS R3 · Body only
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
Sony FX3 · Body only
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
FAQ: Canon EOS R3 · Body only vs Sony FX3 · Body only
Which is better, Canon EOS R3 · Body only or Sony FX3 · Body only? +
Canon EOS R3 · Body only scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon EOS R3 · Body only worth the price? +
At $5,999, Canon EOS R3 · Body only delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in photo.
Is Sony FX3 · Body only worth the price? +
At $3,898, Sony FX3 · Body only delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in photo.
Does Canon EOS R3 · Body only or Sony FX3 · Body only last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photo, Canon EOS R3 · Body only or Sony FX3 · Body only? +
Canon EOS R3 · Body only — leads on photo (93 vs 90). Compared on the photo sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Canon EOS R3 · Body only or Sony FX3 · Body only? +
Canon EOS R3 · Body only — leads on autofocus (91 vs 88). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.