Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS R6→Canon EOS R7

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS R6

£1299

2020

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS R7

£1399 (+£100)

2022

✅

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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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)	612g (body, battery, card)	↓
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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