Canon EOS R Detailed Review

Canon EOS R

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In additional EOS R was introduced by Canon in September 2018. It belongs to the Mirrorless Cameras category.

Canon is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Canon.

Brand Canon
Category Mirrorless
Date 09/2018
Sensor Properties

The EOS R has a Full frame CMOS sensor with size of 36 x 24 mm² (1.41″ x 0.94″).

Picture of EOS R’s sensor compared to popular format.

Infographic: EOS R comparing sensor sizes

The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm.

The EOS R’s image sensor has an effective resolution of around 31 megapixel. The resolution is far above average and will easily be sufficient for years to come. Photos with this resolution can easily be printed in A2 size or larger, even if unwanted parts of the photo have to be cropped.

The EOS R features a mechanism for automatic sensor cleaning.

Format Full frame
Sensor area 35.80 x 23.90mm²
(1.41″ x 0.94″)
Type CMOS
Resolution (physical) 31.70 megapixel
Resolution (effective) 31.30 megapixel
Pixel size 28.70 µm²
Sensor cleaning
RAW support
Continuous 5 frames/second
Lens
Interchangeable lens
Mount Canon R Mount
Viewfinder Properties

The EOS R uses an electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 3.68 megapixel, an excellent value for a viewfinder like this which makes the camera a joy to use.

The magnifcation is c. 0.76x, an excellent value for an electronic viewfinder.

Type Elektronic
Coverage 100%
Magnification 0.76x
Resolution 3.68 megapixel
Dioptric correction
Shutter

The EOS R’s shutter speed varies from 1/8000s to 30s.

Max. shutter speed 1/8000s
Min. shutter speed 30s
Sensitivity Properties

The EOS R’s sensitivity is from 100 ISO and 40000 ISO.

Also, Canon’s sensitivity can be boosted to 102400. Therefore, ISO boosting will lead to growth noise.

Automatic
Min. sensitivity 100 ISO
Max. sensitivity 40000 ISO
Boost 102400 ISO
Exposure Modes

The EOS R supports all general exposure modes.

The Canon allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

Multi-Segment
Average
Partial
Spot
Auto Focus Properties

The EOS R’s auto focus processor uses 5955 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. when panning the camera).

Manual focus is also possible with the Canon, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom.

Type Phase Detection, Contrast Detection
AF points 5955
Manual focusing
Flash Specs

The EOS R doesn’t feature a built-in flash. That is not unsusual in this camera category.

A flash or a trigger for remote flashes can be attached to the Canon’s hotshoe.

Built-in
Hot shoe
Display Specs
EOS R display and touch screen

The EOS R features a monitor with a diagonal of 80.00mm (3.1 in.) and a resolution of c. 2.10 megapixel. A resonable value that will make it easy to evaluate images directly in-camera.

The camera’s display is articulated, a plus for selfies and other challenging situations.

The EOS R’s monitor can work as a touch screen, just like a smartphone. That can be very useful, for example to pick AF points, but keep in mind that touch screens usually don’t work when wearing gloves.

Display characteristics at a glance:

Type LCD
Size 80.00mm (diagonal)
(3.1 in.)
Resolution 2.10 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs

EOS R video supported the resolution with 3840 x 2160 pixel.

Also the camera is equipped with an external microphone.

Canon EOS R Video parameters:

Max. resolution 3840 x 2160 pixel
…with frame rates 24 frames/second
25 frames/second
30 frames/second
External microphone
Connectivity & Wireless Specs

The EOS R has Wi-fi connection. You can transfer photos to a mobile or laptop using wi-fi.

For photo transferring users may use Bluetooth option.

Eventually, if the wifi connection is disabled the wired connection may be used.

Connect the Canon to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

USB 3.0 is already supported by the Canon. USB 3.0 greatly speeds up transferring images and videos to the computer.

Connection parameters:

WiFi
Bluetooth
NFC
Remote (wired)
Remote (infrared)
Apps
HDMI (standard)
HDMI (mini)
HDMI (micro)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB Micro
USB Mini
USB-C
Custom
Memory

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

Slots 1
Memory cards SD
SDHC
SDXC
Battery

The Canon EOS R has a LP-E6N LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 370 shots. It`s enough for one day or more.

The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway.

The EOS R’s battery battery parameters:

Type LP-E6N LiIon
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life 370 photos
Size

The Canon EOS R’s size is 135.8 x 98.3 x 84.4mm³. (5.3″ x 3.9″ x 3.3″). That dimensions are without lens. The weight of camera is 5.3″ x 3.9″ x 3.3″ grams (660 oz.) without lens weight.

Here is front and top view of the EOS R:

Canon EOS R Dimensions (Width / Height)
Canon EOS R Dimensions (Width / Depth)
Dimensions Comparison

For a better idea of the size of the camera, takes a look off camera and ID card comparison image.

Canon EOS R size comparison

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