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.
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Who should buy what
EOS R (2018)
X-A7 (2019)
Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the eos r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | X-A7 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £399 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 320g body only |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | X-A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — |
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