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EOS R7 vs S1IIE
Quick take: The EOS R7 has the highest resolution at 32MP; the EOS R7 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS R7 — Wildlife, Sports & Action: 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 R7 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS R7Canon · 2022 | S1IIELumix · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,449Best | £1,899 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MPBest | 24.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | Open-gate 6K/30p, 4K/60p, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 30fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA)Best | 380 shots (CIPA, LCD) |
| Weight | 530g (body only)Best | 795g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS R7
S1IIE
Portrait
8.1/10
8.6/10
Street
6.7/10
6.4/10
Travel
6.8/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
8.3/10
Vlogging & Video
6.2/10
6.3/10
Filmmaking
6.8/10
7.9/10
Documentary
7.7/10
8.0/10
Sports & Action
8.4/10
8.2/10
Landscape
6.5/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
8.5/10
8.2/10
Casual
5.7/10
5.5/10
Food
7.6/10
7.9/10
Macro
8.5/10
8.5/10
Architecture
6.6/10
7.4/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
7.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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