EOS R7vs A7R VI
Sony
A7R VI (2025)
Starting from £4399 new
Best for Studio, landscape and commercial photographers needing maximum resolution
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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.
Studio, Landscape And Commercial Photographers Needing Maximum Resolution — A7R VI (2025): The A7R VI cements its place as the resolution flagship of the Sony full-frame range — 61MP, AI-driven autofocus, and 8K video make it as capable for video and action work as it is for studio and landscape photography. The price reflects its position at the top of the lineup, but the capability is hard to match.
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
A7R VI (2025)
- Studio and commercial photographers who need maximum resolution for large prints and heavy cropping
- Landscape photographers who want best-in-class dynamic range and detail
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K video alongside a 61MP stills sensor
- Professionals upgrading from the A7R V who want faster AI-driven autofocus
Quick take: The a7r vi has the highest resolution at 61mp; the eos r7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | A7R VI (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £4,399 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 723g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R7 | A7R VI |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | ||
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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