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.
Commercial, Portrait & Landscape Photographers — GFX 100S (2021): 102MP medium-format with IBIS and phase-detect AF at a price that made serious large-format imaging available to a new generation of photographers.
Who should buy what
EOS R (2018)
GFX 100S (2021)
Quick take: The gfx 100s has the highest resolution at 102mp; the eos r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | GFX 100S (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 102.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, FHD/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Phase-detect hybrid AF, face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — up to 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~460 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 900g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" 3-direction tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II combo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | GFX 100S |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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