EOS R7vs Q
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 & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
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
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The eos r7 has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos r7 is the most affordable; only the eos r7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | None |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R7 | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | ||
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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