Canon EOS R3 vs EOS R5 Image Quality: How high-quality will your images be?

Compare the Canon EOS R5 vs EOS R3 on image quality. The EOS R3 is built for professional use and speed and durability while the EOS R5 has an emphasis on high-resolution stills and video. The EOS R5 can achieve 45mp stills compared to the EOS R3's 24mp, which makes it great for printing photos and art. It can also deliver 8K RAW video compared to the EOS R3's 6K RAW. On the other hand, the EOS R3 offers outstanding low light and speed capabilities. It can still achieve sharp, professional-grade, high resolution photos but the lower megapixels mean a higher FPS and better ISO. It also means pro sports photographers can transfer files to FTP servers very fast, allowing editors in the office to use the files immediately. Back to image quality, both cameras use a fast DIGIC X Processor that reduces noise and improves sharpness and can offer up to 8 stops of IS (with the right lens) - something that's useful for reducing blur in low light and when capturing subjects moving at speed without a tripod.

Verdict: The EOS R5 is built for image quality and is great for large-scale prints as it delivers a high level of megapixels. While the EOS R3 still delivers sharp images, it is fast, better in low light and allows for the instant transfer of files to FTP servers for fast editing and publication from the office.

Canon EOS R3 vs EOS R5 Speed: How fast is your camera?

Now we compare the Canon EOS R3 vs EOS R5 on speed The EOS R5 is fast, but the EOS R3 is faster. The EOS R5 delivers 1/8000 shutter speed that will capture most events and a max continuous shooting speed of 20 fps which is enough for occasional sports and wildlife photography. It can also deliver 350 JPEG and 180 RAW images from a single burst – impressive for a camera focused on image quality. If you prioritise speed above all else, and work within the sports, action, wildlife or reportage genre, then the EOS R3 will tackle every single challenge. A shutter speed of 1/64,000 is exceptional, as is continuous electronic shooting speeds of 30fps that can deliver up to 540 JPEG images or 150 RAW images on a single burst when using the electronic shutter. It can also deliver 1000 RAW files when using the mechanical or electronic 1st curtain shutter. Its standout feature is a 195fps high speed burst mode for capturing up to 50 images, a feature capable of life-changing, award-winning images.

Verdict: Both cameras are equipped with almost instantaneous focusing and processing. However, the EOS R3 is built for speed, delivering a 1/64,000s shutter speed and 30 fps, compared to 1/8,000s and 20 fps on the EOS R5.

Canon EOS R3 vs EOS R5 Autofocus: What autofocus features do these cameras have?

At Canon, we have developed industry-leading Dual Pixel CMOS AF II – an autofocusing system that brings speed and precision to your focusing capabilities. Its strength is its ability to focus in a split second on anywhere in the frame without losing image quality. It is equipped on both cameras, letting you focus on eyes, humans, animals and vehicles from over 1053 automatic focusing points from frame edge to frame edge. Even if your subject is in the corner of your frame and moving, both cameras can identify, track and focus on it. The differences between the two cameras are small. A slight differnece due to the higher resolution sensor on the EOS R5 allows you to manually focus on 5940 focus points compared to 4779 focus points on the EOS R3.

Verdict: The Canon EOS R3 vs EOS R5 both use top-of-the-range, deep learning autofocus that delivers all of the focus without losing quality. Both can identify and track moving people, animals and vehicles across the entire frame, although the EOS R5 has slightly more focusing points.