Canon EOS R R7 Black 2022
Canon
91 Overall Score
vs
Sony ILCE7M3/B
Sony
53 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R R7 Black 2022
72 out of 100 high confidence 381 reviews
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
Autofocus performance 18
Image quality 15
Build and ergonomics 12
Value for money 10
Shutter shock 6
Lens compatibility 8
Sony ILCE7M3/B
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Wedding Events
Beginner
Video
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Canon EOS R R7 | Sony ILCE7M3/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 32.5 MP★ | 24 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | DIGIC X | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 651 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | HLG, S-Log3 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.53 kg★ | 4.31 kg |
| Battery Life | 660 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | Micro-USB |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R R7 Black 2022
- 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
Sony ILCE7M3/B
- Strong af (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong stabilization (78th percentile)
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EOS R R7 Black 20220.073score per dollar
vs
Sony ILCE7M3/B0.031score per dollar
Canon EOS R R7 Black 2022 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EOS R R7
Scores 91 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 21 of 33 specs.
