Canon EOS R

Overview

The Canon EOS R is a great camera with a great lens, capable of delivering excellent image quality. There are minor operational, and design quirks that will make the camera feel awkward compared to a DSLR such as the 5D Mark IV, but for the most part the EOS R does the job efficiently and is a pleasure to use. Professional photographers, or those used to Canon EOS DSLRs, may be disappointed by the lack of dual card slots, and the shorter battery life of this camera.

-- As reviewed by ePHOTOzine

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 28 expert reviews

Excellent:

9
Good:

16
Average:

1
Bad:

2

9.4

User Score

Based on 653 reviews
as rated by users

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Last revision on July 19, 2022

Reviewers Liked

Fully articulating monitor
10Bit output via the HDMI
Battery life
Great control customization
Dual Pixel AF with 5,655 AF positions

Reviewers Didn't Like

Needs a joy stick
No in-body image stabilization
Cropped 4K video
Single SD card slot

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Expert reviews and ratings

It's worth noting that the Canon EOS R is a first-gen offering considering it's the Japanese brand's very first mirrorless camera. Yet, the company has ensured that the shooter ticks the most right boxes, be it a good sensor, robust design with...

By 91mobiles.com on April 17, 2019

This is a cracking debut to the mirrorless camera market for Canon. It won't be a camera for every professional out there – not enough body controls, not enough frames per second and not enough battery life – but for enthusiasts who simply want the very...

By Expert Reviews on April 11, 2019

Although we've not directly compared the two Canon 30MP full-frame CMOS sensors side-by-side in this review, it's not surprising that the results for the EOS R are very close to that of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. Both appear to use a similar sensor, with...

By DXOMark on March 20, 2019

AppleInsider has spent the last month testing out Canon's first full-frame mirrorless EOS R shooter to see how it stacks up in an ever-growing mirrorless market.Canon EOS RCanon EOS R displayCanon EOS R top controlsCanon EOS R media slotCanon EOS R iOS...

By AppleInsider on February 20, 2019

The EOS R launched with four RF lenses, but that doesn't mean you're stuck with just those lens. You can attach Canon EF full-frame or APS-C EF-S lenses on the EOS with three new adapters with no loss in quality.The Canon EOS R has a 30-megapixel...

By thetechy.com on January 21, 2019

The Canon EOS R is the company's first attempt at a full-frame mirrorless camera, and we think it has done a pretty good job. This camera feels solid and well-built; produces sharp and detailed images in good light, and has a nice customisable button...

By Gadgets360 on January 03, 2019

Canon's first full-frame mirrorless camera, the EOS R, offers strong image quality and autofocus, but is held back by its ergonomics and video...

By PC Mag on December 06, 2018

Overall, Canon's EOS R camera is a fine bit of gear that is very pleasant to use and delivers excellent image and video quality. It has a sensible, well-designed user interface that is straightforward to operate and provides plenty of customisation...

By Photo Review Australia on November 22, 2018

The EOS R can take some great photos, but is broadly overshadowed by the competition and struggles to stand out in today's crowded market.Read moreSample galleryView a variety of sample images from our final production EOS R.Read...

By Digital Photography Review on November 19, 2018

Strong as it is in some areas, I can't help but see the EOS R as a lost opportunity for Canon. The company has a well-deserved reputation for pioneering large-sensor DSLR video, yet its first full-frame mirrorless camera falls down against rivals in...

By Engadget on November 12, 2018

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