EOS R7vs X-E3
GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Street & Travel — X-E3 (2017): The X-E3 is the lightest Fujifilm interchangeable-lens camera with the 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor. Its slim, compact body appeals to street photographers who find the X-T line too bulky. The touchscreen joystick and Bluetooth connection are welcome additions. 4K is technically available but limited to 15fps — this is a stills-first camera. An excellent compact travel camera at used-market prices.
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
X-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
Quick take: The eos r7 has the highest resolution at 32mp; the x-e3 is the most affordable; only the eos r7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | X-E3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £300 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Phase-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | None |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 337g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R7 | X-E3 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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