EOS R7vs OM System TG-7vs Sony A7R V
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.
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.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
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
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
Sony A7R V (2022)
- You need the highest resolution in Sony's full-frame mirrorless lineup
- You shoot landscape, architecture, product photography, or high-end fashion professionally
- You want exceptional resolution paired with Sony's best-in-class autofocus system
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | OM System TG-7 (2023) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £449 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 12MP BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 12.0MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | Digital IS | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 20fps | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 253g | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | None | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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