EOS R7vs A7 II
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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The eos r7 has the highest resolution at 32mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £549 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R7 | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — |
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