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EOS R3

Pro 24MP full-frame stacked-sensor body built for sports, news, wildlife, and high-speed hybrid capture.

$5,999

Released Sep 2021

vs

Sigma

fp L

World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.

$2,499

Released Jul 2021

EOS R3 is 2 months newer.

Wins

11categories

EOS R3

Video & HybridPortrait

Wins

4categories

fp L

LandscapePortrait

3 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R3 wins 4 categories·fp L wins 1 categories
  • AEOS R3 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
  • AEOS R3 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
  • AEOS R3 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
  • Bfp L has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 24.1 MP)
  • AEOS R3 has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 60 frames)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R3fp L
Resolution24.1 MP61 MP
SensorFull FrameFull Frame
ISO max102,40025,600
Burst30 fps15 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stop6-stop
Weight1015 g720 g
Battery620 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R3

150 × 143 × 87 mm

1015 g (2.24 lb / 35.80 oz)

fp L

138 × 98 × 88 mm

720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)

EOS R3 is 1mm thinner than fp L but it is also 12mm wider and 45mm taller.

EOS R3 is 295 g heavier than fp L.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R3 · 88mm fp L

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R3

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

fp L

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R3

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

fp L: 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

Use caseEOS R3fp L
Portrait
7.5Good
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
7.0Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
6.0Good
Landscape
7.0Good
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Travel
6.5Good
6.5Good
Wildlife
5.0Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
5.5Fair
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R3

  • AF low-light limit

    -7.5 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Dogs, Cats…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 150, 142.6, 87.2

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 49 — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    150 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better

  • EVF resolution

    5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better

Reasons to choose

fp L

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138, 98, 88

  • Resolution

    61 MP vs 24.1 MP — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only fp L supports it

  • Weight

    720 g vs 1015 g — lower is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 620 shots — higher is better

  • EVF magnification

    0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • In-body stabilizationBoth support in-body stabilization
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

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

fp L

Pros

  • Tiny full-frame
  • 61MP
  • L-mount
  • Unique industrial design

Cons

  • No IBIS
  • Small battery
  • Minimal ergonomics

Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R3
fp L
Resolution
24.1 MP
61 MP2.5× more
Sensor type
Full Frame Stacked BSI CMOS
Full Frame CMOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
36.0 × 24.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS R3
fp L
AF system
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Phase-detect AF
AF points / zones
105321.5× more
49
AF frame coverage
100 %+11%
90 %
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV
-5 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
People, Dogs, Cats, Birds, Motorsport vehicles
Human, Animal, Bird, Vehicle
EOS R3
fp L
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps2× more
6 fps
Burst (electronic)
30 fps2× more
15 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
150 frames2.5× more
60 frames
EOS R3
fp L
Max resolution
6K RAW
4K UHD
4K max frame rate
120 fps2× more
60 fps
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps17.3× more
150 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
Canon Log 3 / HDR PQ
Standard profiles
Codecs
RAW, H.265, H.264
H.265, H.264
EOS R3
fp L
Weight
1015 g
720 g−295 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
150 × 142.6 × 87.2 mm
138 × 98 × 88 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, EOS R3 or fp L?

EOS R3 scores 9.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for fp L — 6K video for oversampled 4K.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R3 and fp L?

EOS R3 is 24.1 MP and fp L is 61 MP, so the fp L captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R3 and fp L have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R3 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while fp L has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R3 or the fp L?

EOS R3 reaches 30 fps electronic. fp L reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R3 and fp L?

EOS R3 weighs 1015 g and fp L weighs 720 g, so the fp L is 295 g lighter.

Do the EOS R3 and fp L record 4K video?

EOS R3: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. fp L: 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS R3 and fp L weather sealed?

EOS R3: Yes. fp L: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 620 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R3 and 640 shots for the fp L, giving the fp L the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R3 launched at $5,999 and fp L at $2,499. The fp L is $3,500 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.