Canon
EOS C500 Mark II
Full-frame cinema flagship with 5.9K 60p, dual gain sensor, and modular design.
$15,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
Canon
EOS R3
Pro 24MP full-frame stacked-sensor body built for sports, news, wildlife, and high-speed hybrid capture.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2021
EOS R3 is 2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C500 Mark II
Wins
EOS R3
10 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R3 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps)
- BEOS R3 has higher Resolution (24.1 MP vs 8.85 MP)
- BEOS R3 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- BEOS R3 has lower Weight (1015 g vs 1750 g)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 150 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C500 Mark II
162 × 138 × 163 mm
1750 g (3.86 lb / 61.73 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS R3
150 × 143 × 87 mm
1015 g (2.24 lb / 35.80 oz)
EOS C500 Mark II is 5mm shorter than EOS R3 but it is also 12mm wider and 76mm thicker.
EOS C500 Mark II is 735 g heavier than EOS R3.
Depth (front-to-back): 163mm EOS C500 Mark II · 87mm EOS R3
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C500 Mark II
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
EOS R3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C500 Mark II: mount data unavailable
EOS R3
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS C500 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 163
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS C500 Mark II supports it
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 150 frames — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R3
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds RAW, H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 142.6, 87.2
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
24.1 MP vs 8.85 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Weight
1015 g vs 1750 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C500 Mark II
Pros
- ✓5.9K full-frame
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓Modular design
- ✓Pro cinema I/O
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large body
- –Requires cinema lenses
EOS R3
Pros
- ✓30fps electronic burst from a stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Exceptional low-light AF down to -7.5 EV
- ✓Integrated pro body with large LP-E19 battery
- ✓6K RAW video and 4K 120p
- ✓Rugged weather-sealed construction
Cons
- –24MP resolution trails higher-detail rivals
- –Large integrated-grip body
- –Expensive compared with enthusiast full-frame bodies
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS C500 Mark II or EOS R3?
EOS C500 Mark II scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for EOS R3 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R3?
EOS C500 Mark II is 8.85 MP and EOS R3 is 24.1 MP, so the EOS R3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R3 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C500 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R3 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C500 Mark II or the EOS R3?
EOS C500 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R3 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R3?
EOS C500 Mark II weighs 1750 g and EOS R3 weighs 1015 g, so the EOS R3 is 735 g lighter.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R3 record 4K video?
EOS C500 Mark II: 4K up to 120p. EOS R3: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R3 weather sealed?
EOS C500 Mark II: Yes. EOS R3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C500 Mark II and 620 shots for the EOS R3, giving the EOS R3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C500 Mark II launched at $15,999 and EOS R3 at $5,999. The EOS R3 is $10,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.