EOS Rvs EOS R1vs EOS R8
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
View EOS R
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
View EOS R1
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Who should buy what
EOS R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
EOS R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
EOS R8 (2023)
- Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
- EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
- Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
- Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF body
Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the eos r is the most affordable; only the eos r, eos r1 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | EOS R1 (2024) | EOS R8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £5,999 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 1470g (with battery) | 461g body only |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | EOS R1 | EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | |||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Travel | — | — | |
| Wedding | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | — | |
| Street | — | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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