Canon
EOS 7D Mark II
APS-C sports DSLR flagship with 20.2MP, 10fps burst, 65-point cross-type AF, Dual Pixel live-view AF, and pro magnesium build.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Sep 2014
Canon
EOS R5
45MP full-frame hybrid with 8K RAW, 4K 120p, strong AF, and 8-stop in-body stabilization.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
EOS R5 is 5.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 7D Mark II
Wins
EOS R5
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R5 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 0 fps)
- BEOS R5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R5 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BEOS R5 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 65)
- BEOS R5 has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 24 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS 7D Mark II
149 × 112 × 78 mm
820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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EOS R5
139 × 98 × 88 mm
738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)
EOS 7D Mark II is 10mm thinner than EOS R5 but it is also 10mm wider and 15mm taller.
EOS 7D Mark II is 82 g heavier than EOS R5.
Depth (front-to-back): 78mm EOS 7D Mark II · 88mm EOS R5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 7D Mark II
149 × 112 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R5
139 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 7D Mark II
149 × 78 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R5
139 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 7D Mark II
22.4 × 15 mm · APS-C
336 mm² area
EOS R5
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 7D Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
EOS R5
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS 7D Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human face (iTR AF)
Codecs
Adds H.264 (MOV / MP4)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.6, 112.4, 78.2
Card types
Adds CF (UDMA 7), SD UHS-I
Battery life (CIPA)
670 shots vs 490 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
1 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R5
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, H.265, H.264
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 97.5, 88
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
- ✓Headphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support headphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 7D Mark II
Pros
- ✓10fps with 65 cross-type AF points
- ✓Dual DIGIC 6 + Dual Pixel CMOS AF
- ✓CF + SD dual card slots
- ✓Weather-sealed magnesium body
- ✓Built-in GPS
Cons
- –20MP resolution behind newer bodies
- –No 4K video (1080p60 max)
- –No Wi-Fi built-in
- –DSLR platform aging
EOS R5
Pros
- ✓45MP sensor balances resolution and speed
- ✓8K RAW and 4K 120p internal video
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with advanced subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –Heat limits can matter for extended high-end video
- –Battery life is modest
- –Still expensive versus newer enthusiast bodies
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS 7D Mark II or EOS R5?
EOS R5 scores 8.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for EOS 7D Mark II — 45MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 7D Mark II and EOS R5?
EOS 7D Mark II is 20.2 MP and EOS R5 is 45 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 7D Mark II and EOS R5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 7D Mark II does not have IBIS, while EOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 7D Mark II or the EOS R5?
EOS 7D Mark II reaches 10 fps electronic. EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 7D Mark II and EOS R5?
EOS 7D Mark II weighs 820 g and EOS R5 weighs 738 g, so the EOS R5 is 82 g lighter.
Do the EOS 7D Mark II and EOS R5 record 4K video?
EOS 7D Mark II: Full HD (1920 × 1080). EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS 7D Mark II and EOS R5 weather sealed?
EOS 7D Mark II: Yes. EOS R5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 670 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 7D Mark II and 490 shots for the EOS R5, giving the EOS 7D Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 7D Mark II launched at $1,799 and EOS R5 at $3,899. The EOS 7D Mark II is $2,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.