EOS Rvs A7R VI
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
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Sony
A7R VI (2025)
Starting from £4399 new
Best for Studio, landscape and commercial photographers needing maximum resolution
View A7R VI
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.
Studio, Landscape And Commercial Photographers Needing Maximum Resolution — A7R VI (2025): The A7R VI cements its place as the resolution flagship of the Sony full-frame range — 61MP, AI-driven autofocus, and 8K video make it as capable for video and action work as it is for studio and landscape photography. The price reflects its position at the top of the lineup, but the capability is hard to match.
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
A7R VI (2025)
- Studio and commercial photographers who need maximum resolution for large prints and heavy cropping
- Landscape photographers who want best-in-class dynamic range and detail
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K video alongside a 61MP stills sensor
- Professionals upgrading from the A7R V who want faster AI-driven autofocus
Quick take: The a7r vi has the highest resolution at 61mp; the eos r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | A7R VI (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £4,399 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame |
| Stabilisation | None | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 723g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | A7R VI |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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