Canon EOS R EOS R Black 2018
Canon
76 Overall Score
vs
SmallRig 4348
SmallRig
31 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R EOS R Black 2018
85 out of 100 high confidence 69 reviews
The Canon EOS R is widely praised for its excellent image quality, comfortable ergonomics, and reliable autofocus, especially when paired with RF lenses or adapted EF glass. Many users upgraded from DSLRs and found the transition smooth, noting the lighter weight and intuitive menu system. A few concerns include the single card slot, lack of CFexpress support, and one report of autofocus failure after light use. Overall, it is seen as a fantastic value for full-frame mirrorless photography.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Comfortable ergonomics and grip
- Reliable autofocus with eye detection
- Lightweight and portable
- Intuitive menu system
Cons
- Single memory card slot
- No CFexpress Type B support
- Autofocus failure reported after light use
- No in-body image stabilization
- 4K video has crop factor
Image quality 12
Autofocus performance 8
Ergonomics and build 7
Value for money 6
Lens compatibility 5
Single card slot 4
SmallRig 4348
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Beginner
Youtube
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Photography
Wedding Events
Video
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Canon EOS R EOS R | SmallRig 4348 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | — |
| Size | full-frame | — |
| Megapixels | 30.299999237060547 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | DIGIC 8 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 5655 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | — |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264/MP4 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) | USB-C |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R EOS R Black 2018
- Strong af (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
SmallRig 4348
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (70th percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EOS R EOS R Black 20180.001score per dollar
vs
SmallRig 43480.025score per dollar
SmallRig 4348 offers 25.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EOS R EOS R
Scores 76 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 21 of 30 specs.
