Canon EOS Kiss Digital X vs Canon EOS R3
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss Digital X and Canon EOS R3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X were released 2006 and Canon EOS R3 was released 2021. That is a 15 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 2006 |
| Canon EOS R3 | 2021 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS R3 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS R3 has a "Canon Full Frame"-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 Kiss Digital X | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
| Canon EOS R3 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** 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
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has a 10,1 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R3 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
10,1 MP
10077696 pixels 3888 x 2592 |
| Canon EOS R3 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS R3 has a 138 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS R3 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X. Canon EOS R3 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has 100 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 100-1600 |
| Canon EOS R3 | 100-102400 |
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 Kiss Digital X
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R3
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss Digital X can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R3 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 3 |
| Canon EOS R3 | 30 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS R3. Sadly, the Canon EOS Kiss Digital X does not support this.
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 83% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X and its 556 gr (or 1.23 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 556 gr 1.23 lb |
| Canon EOS R3 | 1015 gr 2.24 lb |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X vs Canon EOS R3 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Kiss Digital X and Canon EOS R3, 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 Kiss Digital X |
Canon EOS R3 |
| Name | Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | Canon EOS R3 |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
Canon EOS R3 |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2021 |
| Release Date | 2006-08-24 | 2021-04-14 |
| MSRP | 799 USD | 5999 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
Canon EOS R3 |
| Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
Canon EOS R3 |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 3888 x 2592 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
| Megapixels | 10,1 MP | 24 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 2 | DIGIC X |
Image |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
Canon EOS R3 |
| ISO Range | 100 - 1600 | 100 - 102400 |
| White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
Canon EOS R3 |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
| Focus Points | 9 | 1053 |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
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 |
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 |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
Canon EOS R3 |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 2.5” | 3.2” |
| Screen dots | 230000 | 4150000 |
| Touch screen | No | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Live view | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) | 0.76× |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 5760000 |
Photography features |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
Canon EOS R3 |
| Frames per second | 3 fps | 30 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
| Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | N/A |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
Canon EOS R3 |
| Video recording | No | Yes |
| Video format | N/A |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 |
| Video resolution | N/A |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160 |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
Canon EOS R3 |
| Memory Card |
Compact Flash |
Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
Canon EOS R3 |
| HDMI Output | No | Yes |
| Microphone Port | No | Yes |
| Headphone Port | No | Yes |
| Wireless | No |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth) |
| Remote Control | Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) | Yes (via smartphone) |
| GPS | No |
Yes Built-in |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
Canon EOS R3 |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
| Battery Details |
Battery Pack NB-2LH
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LP-E19 lithium-ion battery & charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 360 shots | 760 shots |
| Width | 127 mm | 150 mm |
| Height | 94 mm | 143 mm |
| Depth | 65 mm | 87 mm |
| Weight | 556 gram | 1015 gram |
