EOS Rvs A7 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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £549 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
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