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A1 vs EOS R7

Quick take: The A1 has the highest resolution at 55MP; the A1 is the most affordable; only the EOS R7 is weather sealed.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

32 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

EOS R7 — Wildlife, Sports & Action: 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.

Who should buy what
EOS R7 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
  • 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification A1Antigravity · 2025EOS R7Canon · 2022
Price £909Best£1,349
Sensor —32.5MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 55.0MPBest32.5MP
Video —4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p
Autofocus —Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles)
Stabilisation —7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses)
Burst Rate —15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout)
Battery Life —~770 shots (CIPA)
Weight —530g (body only)
Dimensions —132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder —EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification
Screen —3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots
Mount Fixed lens (360°, f/2.2)Canon RF-mount
Memory Cards —Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity —USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Take-off weight 249 g—
Fly without registering Yes — under 250 g—
Flight time 24 min—
Wind resistance 10.7 m/s—
Obstacle sensing Omnidirectional—
Video link OmniLink 360—
Range 6.0 km—
Top speed 16.0 m/s—
Cameras 1—
RAW stills Yes—
Vertical shooting Not supported—
Intelligent flight Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home—
Storage 20 GB built in + microSD slot—
Controller in the box Vision goggles + Grip Motion Controller—
FPV Yes, goggles in the box—
Folds Yes—

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A1
EOS R7
Portrait
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8.1/10
Street
—
6.7/10
Travel
—
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
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8.1/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.1/10
Filmmaking
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6.8/10
Documentary
—
7.7/10
Sports & Action
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8.4/10
Landscape
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6.5/10
Wildlife
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8.5/10
Casual
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5.8/10
Food
—
7.6/10
Macro
—
8.5/10
Architecture
—
6.6/10
Astrophotography
—
5.6/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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