EOS Rvs X-E4
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
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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.
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
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
X-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the x-e4 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-E4 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £699 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~460 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 364g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | X-E4 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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