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Canon EOS R Full-Frame Range

Canon's full-frame RF mirrorless lineup — from accessible to professional.

The Canon EOS R full-frame range spans from the accessible RP to the flagship R3. The RP and original R6 were Canon's first steps; the R8 succeeded the RP with improved autofocus. The R6 Mark II is the benchmark all-rounder; the R5 Mark II adds resolution and AI tools for professionals.

📷 6 generations 💷 £ → £5999 current
1
EOS RP
Generation 1
Canon EOS RP
£799 Released 2019 An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
26MP 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions None (no IBIS) 5fps mechanical ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited 485g (body, battery, card)
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2
EOS R8
Generation 2
Canon EOS R8
£1099 Released 2023 Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
24MP 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking None (no IBIS) 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic ~220 shots (CIPA) 461g body only
What's new in this generation
  • Video: 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p
  • Price: +£300 vs previous
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3
EOS R6
Generation 3
Canon EOS R6
£1299 Released 2020 The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
20MP 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) Weather sealed 598g (body only)
What's new in this generation
  • Resolution: 20MP (-4MP)
  • Weather sealing added
  • Burst rate: 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
  • Video: 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps
  • Price: +£200 vs previous
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4
EOS R6 Mark II
Generation 4
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
£2099 Released 2022 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
24MP 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic ~760 shots (CIPA) Weather sealed 670g body only
What's new in this generation
  • Resolution: 24MP (+4MP)
  • Video: 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p
  • Price: +£800 vs previous
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5
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Generation 5
Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II
£4299 Released 2024 The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.
45MP 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 570 shots (CIPA) Weather sealed 746g body only
What's new in this generation
  • Resolution: 45MP (+21MP)
  • Stabilisation improved (8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses))
  • Burst rate: 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical
  • Video: 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light
  • Price: +£2,200 vs previous
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6
Canon EOS R3
Current generation
Canon Canon EOS R3
£5999 Released 2021 The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
24MP 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF 8-stop IBIS 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 620 shots (CIPA) Weather sealed 1015g body only
What's new in this generation
  • Resolution: 24MP (-21MP)
  • Video: 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p
  • Price: +£1,700 vs previous
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All generations at a glance
Spec EOS RP (2019) EOS R8 (2023) EOS R6 (2020) EOS R6 Mark II (2022) Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Price £799£1099£1299£2099£4299£5999
Resolution 26MP24MP20MP24MP45MP24MP
Video 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p
Stabilisation None (no IBIS)None (no IBIS)5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses)8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses)8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 5fps mechanical6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical
Battery ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited~220 shots (CIPA)380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF)~760 shots (CIPA)570 shots (CIPA)620 shots (CIPA)
Weather Sealed NoNoYesYesYesYes
Weight 485g (body, battery, card)461g body only598g (body only)670g body only746g body only1015g body only