EOS R7vs GFX 50S IIvs OM System TG-7
OM System
OM System TG-7 (2023)
From £449
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
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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.
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.
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
GFX 50S II (2021)
- You want to experience medium format without a five-figure investment
- You shoot landscape, architecture, or portraits where resolution and tonal depth matter
- You're in the Fujifilm ecosystem and want to step up to a larger sensor
OM System TG-7 (2023)
- You dive, surf, kayak, ski, or hike and need a camera that genuinely survives anything
- You want a waterproof backup or travel camera that doesn't require a separate housing
- You need a rugged compact for adventure, outdoor, and underwater activities
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | GFX 50S II (2021) | OM System TG-7 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £2,999 | £449 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 51.4MP | 12.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (cropped) | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Phase-detect, 425 points | Hybrid phase/contrast AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 3fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 900g body only | 253g |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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