EOS Rvs Sony RX100 VII
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
View EOS R
VS
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
View Sony RX100 VII
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 & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
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) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — |
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