Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M→Canon EOS R
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS M. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the EOS R
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Resolution30MP vs 18MP (+12MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) vs 4fps
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Battery life~350 shots (CIPA) vs ~230 shots (CIPA)
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Generation6 years newer (2018 vs 2012)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | EOS R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | +3.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -1.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wedding | — | ||
| Sports | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M | EOS R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £799 | |
| Released | 2012 | 2018 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 18MP | 30MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | |
| Stabilisation | — | None | |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 660g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single SD UHS-II slot |
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