EOS R7vs Fujifilm X100VIvs ZV-1 II
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.
Street, Travel & Everyday — Fujifilm X100VI (2024): The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
Fujifilm X100VI (2024)
- You want a single camera for travel, street, and everyday shooting
- You love the aesthetic of film simulations and analogue rendering
- You want the best compact camera that you'll actually carry with you everywhere
ZV-1 II (2023)
- You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
- You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
- You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable; only the eos r7, fujifilm x100vi are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,499 | £649 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 40.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | 7-stop IBIS | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~450 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 533g with battery and card | 292g |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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