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, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras ever made.
Who should buy what
EOS R (2018)
X100V (2020)
Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the eos r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | X100V (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 478g |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | X100V |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
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