Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
| Genre | EOS R7 | EOS R6 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Video | — | ||
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Casual | — |
| Spec | EOS R7 | EOS R6 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £2,799 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 32.5MP full-frame stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 32MP | 32MP | |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K 60fps oversampled from 7K, 6K RAW internal | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles, up to 40fps tracking | |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 40fps (electronic shutter), 12fps (mechanical) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA, LP-E6P) | ↓ |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 670g (body with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF, 5.76M-dot, up to 120fps | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Canon RF | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) |
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