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EOS R7 vs FX3
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
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.
Sony
FX3 2021
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
£2999
new today at Wex Photo Video
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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.
FX3 — Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking: 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)
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
FX3 (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS R7Canon · 2022 | FX3Sony · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,349Best | £2,999 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) |
| Resolution | 32.5MPBest | 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)Best | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA)Best | ~640 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g (body only)Best | 715g (body only) |
| 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 |
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
FX3
Portrait
8.1/10
5.7/10
Street
6.7/10
4.3/10
Travel
6.6/10
5.5/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
6.8/10
9.1/10
Documentary
7.7/10
8.0/10
Sports & Action
8.4/10
5.5/10
Landscape
6.5/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
8.5/10
5.8/10
Casual
5.8/10
4.9/10
Food
7.6/10
6.7/10
Macro
8.5/10
5.5/10
Architecture
6.6/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
6.7/10
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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