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 R7
Quick take: The EOS R7 has the highest resolution at 32MP; the EOS R is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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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 R7 — Wildlife, Sports & Action: The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
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 R7 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS RCanon · 2018 | EOS R7Canon · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799Best | £1,349 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 32.5MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout)Best |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~770 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 660g (body only) | 530g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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 R7
Portrait
7.0/10
8.1/10
Street
5.8/10
6.7/10
Travel
5.5/10
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
5.7/10
8.1/10
Vlogging & Video
4.8/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
5.7/10
6.8/10
Documentary
6.0/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
6.3/10
8.4/10
Landscape
6.2/10
6.5/10
Wildlife
6.8/10
8.5/10
Casual
4.3/10
5.8/10
Food
6.5/10
7.6/10
Macro
5.3/10
8.5/10
Architecture
6.2/10
6.6/10
Astrophotography
6.1/10
5.6/10
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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