EOS Rvs A6700
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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the eos r is the most affordable; only the eos r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £999 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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