Canon EOS R3 vs Canon EOS 760D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS R3 and Canon EOS 760D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS R3 were released 2021 and Canon EOS 760D was released 2015. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS R3 | 2021 |
| Canon EOS 760D | 2015 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS R3 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 760D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS R3 has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS 760D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Canon EOS R3 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
| Canon EOS 760D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Canon EOS R3 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 760D has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS R3 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
| Canon EOS 760D |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
ISO range
Canon EOS R3 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 760D. Canon EOS R3 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Canon EOS 760D has 100 to 12800.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS R3 | 100-102400 |
| Canon EOS 760D | 100-12800 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R3 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R3
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 760D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS R3 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 760D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS R3 | 30 |
| Canon EOS 760D | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS R3 and Canon EOS 760D can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS R3 weighs 1015 gr (equal to 2.24 lb) which is 80% heavier than Canon EOS 760D and its 565 gr (or 1.25 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS R3 | 1015 gr 2.24 lb |
| Canon EOS 760D | 565 gr 1.25 lb |
Canon EOS R3 vs Canon EOS 760D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS R3 and Canon EOS 760D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS R3 |
Canon EOS 760D |
| Name | Canon EOS R3 | Canon EOS 760D |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS R3 |
Canon EOS 760D |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2015 |
| Release Date | 2021-04-14 | 2015-02-06 |
| MSRP | 5999 USD | 849 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS R3 |
Canon EOS 760D |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS R3 |
Canon EOS 760D |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC X | DIGIC 6 |
Image |
Canon EOS R3 |
Canon EOS 760D |
| ISO Range | 100 - 102400 | 100 - 12800 |
| White Balance Presets | 6 | 8 |
| Custom White Balance | No | Yes |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS R3 |
Canon EOS 760D |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
| Focus Points | 1053 | 19 |
| Lens Mount |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS R3 |
Canon EOS 760D |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 3.2” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 4150000 | 1040000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76× | 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 5760000 | 0 |
Photography features |
Canon EOS R3 |
Canon EOS 760D |
| Frames per second | 30 fps | 5 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 12 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | Yes | No |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS R3 |
Canon EOS 760D |
| Video recording | Yes | Yes |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 |
MPEG4 H.264 |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS R3 |
Canon EOS 760D |
| Memory Card |
Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS R3 |
Canon EOS 760D |
| HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Port | Yes | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth) |
Yes Built-In (802.11b/g/n with NFC) |
| Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone) | Yes (wired or via smartphone) |
| GPS |
Yes Built-in |
No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS R3 |
Canon EOS 760D |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
| Battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
LP-E19 lithium-ion battery & charger
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LP-E17 lithium-ion battery @ charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 760 shots | 440 shots |
| Width | 150 mm | 132 mm |
| Height | 143 mm | 111 mm |
| Depth | 87 mm | 78 mm |
| Weight | 1015 gram | 565 gram |