Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Insta360
X3
5.7K 360 camera with dual 1/2-inch 48MP sensors, 72MP photos, 4K single-lens mode, and IPX8 10m waterproofing.
$449
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
EOS R1 is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
X3
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- BX3 has lower Weight (180 g vs 920 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BX3 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 24.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X3
46 × 114 × 33 mm
180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
EOS R1 is 112mm wider, 36mm taller, and 54mm thicker than X3.
EOS R1 is 740 g heavier than X3.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 33mm X3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X3
46 × 114 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X3
46 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
X3: mount data unavailable
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 R1
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Reasons to choose
X3
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, Active HDR
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 114, 33.1
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
180 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
X3
Pros
- ✓72MP 360 photos
- ✓5.7K60 360 video
- ✓Great value used
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –No 8K vs X4
- –Single-lens capped at 4K30
- –Older AI editing
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or X3?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for X3 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and X3?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and X3 is 72 MP, so the X3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and X3 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while X3 uses FlowState + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the X3?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. X3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and X3?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and X3 weighs 180 g, so the X3 is 740 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and X3 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. X3: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and X3 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. X3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the X3, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and X3 at $449. The X3 is $5,850 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Insta360 press materials.