EOS Rvs A7C 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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for 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
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; 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) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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