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Canon EOS R7 vs Canon EOS R8
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- Burst — mechanical: the R7 leads at 15 fps (mechanical/1st-curtain electronic shutter) vs the R8's no mechanical first curtain; 6 fps with electronic 1st-curtain shutter.
- Battery life (CIPA): the R7 leads at 770 shots (LCD) / 500 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, at 23°C vs the R8's 370 shots (LCD) / 220 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, at 23°C.
- EVF magnification: the R7 leads at 1.15x vs the R8's 0.70x.
 R7 Canon RF |  R8 Canon RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | APS-C | Full-frame (35mm) |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | 22.3 x 14.8 mm CMOS (APS-C) | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS (full-frame) |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full-frame (35mm) |
| Resolution (MP) | 32.5 | 24.2 |
| In-body stabilisation | 8 stops (7 stops with RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM) | none (Sensor Shift-IS: No; lens/digital IS only) |
| ISO range | 100 (range 100-32000, expandable to H:51200) | 100 (range 100-102400, expandable to L:50, H:204800) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| Subject detection | Humans (Eyes/Face/Head/Body), Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds), Vehicles (Racing cars/Motor bikes) | Humans (Eye, Face, Head, Body), Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses), Vehicles (Racing cars/Motor bikes, Aircraft, Trains) |
| Burst — mechanical | 15 fps (mechanical/1st-curtain electronic shutter) | no mechanical first curtain; 6 fps with electronic 1st-curtain shutter |
| Burst — electronic | 30 fps (electronic shutter) | 40 fps (electronic shutter); RAW Burst 30 fps |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K UHD up to 59.94p (Fine mode from 7K oversampling at 29.97/25/23.98p) | 4K UHD up to 59.94p (6K oversampled) |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC |
| Recording limit | Max duration 6 hours (excluding High Frame Rate movies); no 4GB file limit with exFAT | Max continuous recording time 2 hours (excluding High Frame Rate movies) |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 2.36 million dots (1024x768) | 2.36 million dots (1024x768) |
| EVF magnification | 1.15x | 0.70x |
| Rear screen | 2.95-inch (7.5cm) TFT LCD monitor, approx. 1.62 million dots, touchscreen, Vari-Angle (per marketing spec bullet: '7.5cm 1.62-million dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen') | 3.0-inch (7.5cm) Clear View LCD II, approx. 1.62 million dots, touchscreen (vari-angle not explicitly stated on this spec page) |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 132 × 90.4 × 91.7 mm | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70 mm |
| Weight (body) | 612 g | 461 g |
| Weather sealing | Yes (Water/Dust Resistance: Yes per spec page); official press release describes EOS R7 as "dust and moisture resistant" | Yes (Water/Dust Resistance: Yes per spec page); official press release also markets it as "weather-resistant construction" |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | 770 shots (LCD) / 500 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, at 23°C | 370 shots (LCD) / 220 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, at 23°C |
| Battery | LP-E6NH (supplied), LP-E6N, LP-E6 | LP-E17 (supplied) |
| Card slots | 2x SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-II | 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-II |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | SuperSpeed Plus USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB-C connector | SuperSpeed Plus USB (USB 3.2 Gen 2), USB-C connector |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 |
| HDMI | HDMI Micro out (Type D, HDMI-CEC not supported) | HDMI Micro out (Type D, HDMI-CEC not supported) |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $1,499.00 (body only) | $1,499.00 (body only) |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Tenba BYOB 10 Camera Insert Fits with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 Fits with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“32.5MP APS-C CMOS. Sensor Shift-IS Yes, up to 8-stops advantage. Continuous Shooting Max. Approx. 15 FPS with Mechanical shutter, Max. Approx. 30 FPS with Electronic shutter. Battery Life With LCD Approx. 770 shots, With Viewfinder Approx. 500 shots”
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS, Effective Pixels Approx. 24.2 megapixels, Sensor Shift-IS No. Continuous Shooting Max. Approx. 6fps with Electronic 1st-curtain shutter, Max. Approx. 40fps with Electronic shutter. Battery Life With LCD Approx. 370 shots”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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