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EOS Ra

Astrophotography full-frame RF body with Ha-filter enhancement for nebula and deep-sky imaging.

$2,499

Launch price

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Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

30.3 MP

Sensor

Full Frame

ISO max

25,600

Burst

15 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

6-stop

Weight

660 g

Battery

640 shots

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Sensor size

Canon EOS Ra

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Canon RF mount

45

First-party

60

Third-party

105+

Total available

Mount introduced 2018

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

136 × 98 × 84 mm · 660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Excellent
8.0/ 10
  • · 30.3MP — ample resolution for portraits
  • · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation

Sports & Action

Excellent
8.5/ 10
  • · 15fps burst — fast action ready
  • · 1,053 AF points — dense tracking grid

Video & Hybrid

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 30.3MP — ample resolution
  • · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range

Travel

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 660g — manageable for travel
  • · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Excellent
8.0/ 10
  • · Bird AF subject recognition
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • Ha-filter enhanced
  • 30MP full-frame
  • RF mount
  • Built for astro

Cons

  • Niche use case
  • Not ideal for general photography
  • Discontinued

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Canon EOS Ra

Sensor

Resolution30.3 MP
Sensor typeFull Frame CMOS (Ha enhanced)
Sensor size36.0 × 24.0 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorDIGIC X

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemDual Pixel CMOS AF II
AF points / zones1053
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-6.5 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)6 fps
Burst (electronic)15 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth60 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)Yes
IBIS effectiveness6 stops

Body

Weight660 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryLP-E6NH
Battery life (CIPA)640 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesSD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution2,360,000 dots
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountCanon RF