EOS Rvs A7 V
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.
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this 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
A7 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Quick take: The a7 v has the highest resolution at 33mp; the eos r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | A7 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | A7 V |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
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