EOS Rvs S1 II
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.
Hybrid & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid shooters.
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
S1 II (2025)
- Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
- Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
- Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
- L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II
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) | S1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £2,200 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 680g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | S1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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