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.
Street, Travel & Compact Everyday Shooting — X100T (2014): A polished step between X100S and X100F — the electronic rangefinder OVF mode was unique, and 16MP X-Trans delivers beautiful files at an accessible used price.
Who should buy what
EOS R (2018)
X100T (2014)
Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the x100t is the most affordable; only the eos r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | X100T (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £399 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 440g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 3rd generation with electronic rangefinder mode |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | X100T |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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