EOS R6vs EOS R7
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
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 R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
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 r6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | EOS R7 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,399 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 32.5MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~770 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 612g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | EOS R7 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — |
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