EOS R7vs OM System TG-7vs A6700

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R7 (2022) From £1399 Best for Wildlife, sports & action View EOS R7
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OM System OM System TG-7 OM System OM System TG-7 (2023) From £449 Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use View OM System TG-7
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Sony A6700 Sony A6700 (2023) From £999 Best for All-round & video View A6700

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.

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.

All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.

↓ Full specifications below

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

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

A6700 (2023)

  • You want a compact, travel-friendly system without sacrificing autofocus performance
  • You're an enthusiast upgrading from an entry-level camera and ready for a more capable body
  • You shoot wildlife or sports and want APS-C reach from a lightweight kit
  • You create video content and need reliable subject and eye tracking in a small form factor

Quick take: The eos r7 has the highest resolution at 32mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable; only the eos r7, om system tg-7 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS R7 (2022)OM System TG-7 (2023)A6700 (2023)
Price £1,399 £449 £999
Sensor 32.5MP APS-C CMOS 12MP BSI CMOS 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution 32.5MP 12.0MP 26.0MP
Video 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p 4K/30p, 1080p/120p 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) Hybrid phase/contrast AF 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle)
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) Digital IS 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) 20fps 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life ~770 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA) ~570 shots (CIPA)
Weight 612g (body, battery, card) 253g 493g body only
Dimensions 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification None EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots 3.0" fixed TFT LCD 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount Canon RF-mount Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) Sony E-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot
Connectivity USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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