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EOS R7 vs A5100
Quick take: The EOS R7 has the highest resolution at 32MP; the A5100 is the most affordable; only the EOS R7 is weather sealed.
Where the EOS R7 wins
- Resolution: 32.5MP
- Burst Rate: 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout)
- Battery Life: ~770 shots (CIPA)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 8.1 vs 5.4
Where the A5100 wins
- Cheaper new: £102 vs £1,349
- Weight: 224g (body only)
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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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.
A5100 — Casual & Travel: The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
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
A5100 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS R7Canon · 2022 | A5100Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,349 | £102 usedBest |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MPBest | 24.3MP |
| 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) | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout)Best | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA)Best | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g (body only) | 224g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
A5100
Portrait
8.1/10
5.4/10
Street
6.7/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
3.5/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
4.8/10
Filmmaking
6.8/10
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Documentary
7.7/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
8.4/10
4.7/10
Landscape
6.5/10
5.0/10
Wildlife
8.5/10
5.5/10
Casual
5.8/10
5.2/10
Food
7.6/10
5.9/10
Macro
8.5/10
5.2/10
Architecture
6.6/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
4.7/10
Fun & simple
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4.9/10
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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