Canon
EOS R10
Compact 24MP APS-C RF-mount camera with fast burst shooting, Dual Pixel AF II, and 4K 60p video.
$979
Released May 2022
Canon
EOS R3
Pro 24MP full-frame stacked-sensor body built for sports, news, wildlife, and high-speed hybrid capture.
$5,999
Released Sep 2021
EOS R10 is 8 months newer.
Wins
EOS R10
Wins
EOS R3
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R3 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R3 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 230 Mbps)
- BEOS R3 has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 29 frames)
- BEOS R3 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)
- BEOS R3 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R10
123 × 88 × 83 mm
429 g (0.95 lb / 15.13 oz)
EOS R3
150 × 143 × 87 mm
1015 g (2.24 lb / 35.80 oz)
EOS R10 is 28mm narrower, 55mm shorter, and 4mm thinner than EOS R3.
EOS R10 is 586 g lighter than EOS R3.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm EOS R10 · 87mm EOS R3
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R10
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
EOS R3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R10
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
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 R10
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122.5, 87.8, 83.4
Weight
429 g vs 1015 g — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R10 supports it
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.95 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 24.1 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R3
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 142.6, 87.2
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 230 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 29 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 32,000 — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R10
Pros
- ✓Lightweight APS-C body
- ✓15fps mechanical and 23fps electronic burst
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II subject tracking
- ✓Oversampled 4K 30p and 4K 60p option
- ✓Strong enthusiast value
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Single card slot
- –Smaller LP-E17 battery
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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R10 or EOS R3?
EOS R3 scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS R10 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R10 and EOS R3?
EOS R10 is 24.2 MP and EOS R3 is 24.1 MP, so the EOS R10 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R10 and EOS R3 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R10 does not have IBIS, while eOS R3 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R10 or the EOS R3?
EOS R10 reaches 23 fps electronic. EOS R3 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R10 and EOS R3?
EOS R10 weighs 429 g and EOS R3 weighs 1015 g, so the EOS R10 is 586 g lighter.
Do the EOS R10 and EOS R3 record 4K video?
EOS R10: 4K up to 60p. EOS R3: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R10 and EOS R3 weather sealed?
EOS R10: No. EOS R3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 450 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R10 and 620 shots for the EOS R3, giving the EOS R3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R10 launched at $979 and EOS R3 at $5,999. The EOS R10 is $5,020 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.