EOS R7vs Leica Q2
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, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
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
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the eos r7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 718g |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R7 | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — |
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