Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R6→Canon EOS R7
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The EOS R7 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most EOS R6 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the EOS R7
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Resolution32MP vs 20MP (+12MP)
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StabilisationImproved — 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses)
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Battery life~770 shots (CIPA) vs 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF)
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Generation2 years newer (2022 vs 2020)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | EOS R6 | EOS R7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.2 | ||
| Street | +0.4 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.6 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.4 | ||
| Filmmaking | -0.3 | ||
| Documentary | +0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.9 | ||
| Landscape | +0.4 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.8 | ||
| Casual | +0.7 | ||
| Food | +0.2 | ||
| Macro | +1.3 | ||
| Architecture | +0.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.9 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R6 | EOS R7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,399 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 32MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 530g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF-mount | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
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