Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M→Canon EOS R7
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS M. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the EOS R7
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Resolution32MP vs 18MP (+14MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) vs 4fps
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Battery life~770 shots (CIPA) vs ~230 shots (CIPA)
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Generation10 years newer (2022 vs 2012)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | EOS R7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Street | +1.0 | ||
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M | EOS R7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £1,399 | |
| Released | 2012 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 18MP | 32MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | |
| Stabilisation | — | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 612g (body, battery, card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF-mount | |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD UHS-II |
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