Canon
EOS R 2018
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
£799
list price · used from £400 at eBay
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EOS R vs EOS R6 Mark II
Quick take: The EOS R has the highest resolution at 30MP; the EOS R is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS R — Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration: The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
EOS R6 Mark II — Portraits & Action: 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
Who should buy what
EOS R (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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 R6 Mark II (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Wedding and event photographers who need the most reliable Canon AF available
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want 40fps and subject detection
- R6 owners looking for a significant AF and burst speed upgrade
- Hybrid shooters who need 4K/60p and IBIS in a versatile full-frame body
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS RCanon · 2018 | EOS R6 Mark IICanon · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799Best | £2,099 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MPBest | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~760 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 660g (body only)Best | 670g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS R
EOS R6 Mark II
Portrait
7.0/10
8.3/10
Street
5.8/10
6.7/10
Travel
5.5/10
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
5.7/10
8.4/10
Vlogging & Video
4.8/10
5.9/10
Filmmaking
5.7/10
7.5/10
Documentary
6.0/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
6.3/10
8.5/10
Landscape
6.2/10
6.6/10
Wildlife
6.8/10
8.4/10
Casual
4.3/10
5.5/10
Food
6.5/10
7.7/10
Macro
5.3/10
8.4/10
Architecture
6.2/10
6.6/10
Astrophotography
6.1/10
6.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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