EOS R7vs FX3
Sony
FX3 (2021)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
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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.
Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.
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
FX3 (2021)
- Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
- Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
- Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
- Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera
Quick take: The eos r7 has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos r7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | FX3 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £3,799 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~640 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 715g body only (with XLR handle) |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | None — monitor/external EVF use only |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R7 | FX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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