EOS Mvs EOS R1vs EOS R7
Canon
EOS M (2012)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Canon mirrorless history & EF-M collectors
View EOS M
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
View EOS R1
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Canon Mirrorless History & Ef-M Collectors — EOS M (2012): Canon's first mirrorless — a historic body that broke new ground with touch-AF and EF-M, but its sluggish contrast-detect system quickly became its Achilles heel.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
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.
Who should buy what
EOS M (2012)
- Canon shooters who want the camera that started Canon's mirrorless story
- Budget first-time mirrorless buyers who already own EF/EF-S glass
- Collectors of significant digital camera milestones
EOS R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
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
Quick take: The eos r7 has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos m is the most affordable; only the eos r1, eos r7 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | EOS R1 (2024) | EOS R7 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £5,999 | £1,399 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 24.2MP | 32.5MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) |
| Stabilisation | — | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~770 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 1470g (with battery) | 612g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF mount | Canon RF-mount |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | EOS R1 | EOS R7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | — | |
| Travel | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | |||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports | — | — | |
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Photojournalism | — | — | |
| Wedding | — | — | |
| Video | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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