EOS R6 Mark IIvs EOS R7vs X-T30 II
Which should you buy?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
- You want a do-everything full-frame body for weddings and events
- You need reliable subject tracking across stills and fast-moving video
- You shoot both photos and video professionally and need a single body that handles both
- You want Canon's colour science with a modern mirrorless system
EOS R7 (2022)
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
X-T30 II (2021)
- You want excellent Fujifilm image quality in a smaller, lighter body
- You shoot primarily stills and don't need IBIS or complex video features
- You want to stretch your budget without compromising on image quality
Quick take: The eos r7 has the highest resolution at 32mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii, eos r7 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | EOS R7 (2022) | X-T30 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £1,399 | £499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 32.5MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 612g (body, battery, card) | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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