Canon EOS R
Its 30.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor and DIGIC 8 processor deliver 4K30 10-bit C-Log video via HDMI with 5655-point Dual Pixel AF. The RF lens mount unlocks sharp optics, while the 3.15-inch fully articulating touchscreen and 3.69m-dot OLED viewfinder aid versatile composition. This camera suits beginner photographers and streamers needing full-frame 4K output without weather sealing or stabilization.
About This Camera
Its 30.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor and DIGIC 8 processor deliver 4K30 10-bit C-Log video via HDMI with 5655-point Dual Pixel AF. The RF lens mount unlocks sharp optics, while the 3.15-inch fully articulating touchscreen and 3.69m-dot OLED viewfinder aid versatile composition. This camera suits beginner photographers and streamers needing full-frame 4K output without weather sealing or stabilization.
- Sensor ?MP
- Af points 5655
- Burst fps 8
- Video 4K
- Weight g 658
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong user sentiment (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong social proof (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong build (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average sensor (25th percentile) 25th
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | 36 x 24 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 5655 |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 5655 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 10-bit | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS R | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a7 a7 V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Nikon Z Z8 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | - | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP | 40.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 5655 | 425 | 759 | 315 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 8 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 30 | 60 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 658 | 579 | 610 | 721 | 820 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R | 99.2 | 36.3 | 71.7 | 59.2 | 68.7 | 25.4 | 44.9 | 56.4 | 83.3 | 68.6 | 82 | 32.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 83.3 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 91 | 89.9 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.6 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 90.6 | 89.7 | 97.9 | 96 | 99.6 | 64.8 | 89 | 84.1 | 64.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 0 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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