EOS Rvs Lumix G9
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.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
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
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £549 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
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