EOS Rvs Nikon D7500
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
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VS
Nikon
Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
View Nikon D7500
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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
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
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- Enthusiast DSLR photographers who want APS-C performance in a lighter body
- D7200 or D7100 owners upgrading to better AF and 4K video
- Wildlife and sports shooters who prefer optical viewfinder AF
- Nikon DSLR users who want a capable body before committing to mirrorless
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) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £899 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | Nikon D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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