Canon EOS R EOS R7
Olympus OM-D E-M10 black
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R EOS R7
The Canon EOS R7 is widely praised for its excellent autofocus, in-body image stabilization, and lightweight design, making it a favorite for wildlife and sports photography. However, many users report issues with shutter shock, inconsistent autofocus in certain conditions, and a lack of native RF-S lenses. The small body and button layout also draw criticism from those with larger hands, and some experienced reliability problems like the camera not turning on.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus and eye tracking
- In-body image stabilization (IBIS)
- Lightweight and compact design
- High resolution 32.5 MP sensor
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Shutter shock at slow speeds
- Inconsistent autofocus in some conditions
- Small body and cramped button layout
- Limited native RF-S lens selection
- No battery grip available
Olympus OM-D E-M10 black
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 is praised for its compact size, light weight, and excellent image quality, making it a favorite for hiking and travel. Users appreciate the tilting LCD, intuitive controls, and effective image stabilization. However, some find the menu system confusing and the battery life poor, and the lack of an electronic shutter is noted. Overall, it's seen as a great value for the price.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight body
- Excellent image quality
- Tilting LCD screen
- Intuitive controls and dials
- Effective image stabilization
Cons
- Confusing menu system
- Poor battery life
- No electronic shutter
- So-so EVF quality
- Small body can be too small
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS R EOS R7 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Size | aps-c | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 32.5 MP★ | 16.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC X | TruePic VII |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 651 | Contrast Detection: 81 |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 8 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | 1.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.53 kg | 0.50 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 660 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R EOS R7
- Strong sensor (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Olympus OM-D E-M10 black
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong evf (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong af (77th percentile)
- Below average sensor (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average build (21st percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 20 of 33 specs.