EOS Rvs ZV-1 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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt 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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable; only the eos r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £649 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| 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, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
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