EOS R7vs EOS R8vs A7C
Which should you buy?
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.
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.
Who should buy what
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
EOS R8 (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality on a tight budget
- You shoot mainly in good light and can live without built-in stabilisation
- You primarily shoot stills with occasional video
A7C (2020)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
- Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
- Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road
Quick take: The eos r7 has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos r8 is the most affordable; only the eos r7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | EOS R8 (2023) | A7C (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,099 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 461g body only | 509g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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