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 Mark II
45MP stacked-sensor powerhouse with 8K 60p RAW internal and 30fps burst.
$4,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
EOS R5 Mark II is 9.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 7D Mark II
Wins
EOS R5 Mark II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R5 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 0 fps)
- BEOS R5 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R5 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (600 frames vs 24 frames)
- BEOS R5 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BEOS R5 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 65)
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
for scale
EOS R5 Mark II
139 × 101 × 94 mm
746 g (1.64 lb / 26.31 oz)
EOS 7D Mark II is 15mm thinner than EOS R5 Mark II but it is also 10mm wider and 11mm taller.
EOS 7D Mark II is 74 g heavier than EOS R5 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 78mm EOS 7D Mark II · 94mm EOS R5 Mark II
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 Mark II
139 × 101 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 Mark II
139 × 94 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 7D Mark II
22.4 × 15 mm · APS-C
336 mm² area
EOS R5 Mark II
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: mount data unavailable
EOS R5 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon 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 SD, SDHC, SDXC…
Battery life (CIPA)
670 shots vs 320 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
1 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R5 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 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, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 101.2, 93.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
600 frames vs 24 frames — 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 Mark II
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked CMOS — speed and resolution
- ✓8K 60p RAW internal recording
- ✓30fps electronic burst at full 45MP
- ✓5.76M dot EVF
Cons
- –Premium $4,299 price
- –Short battery life (320 CIPA shots)
- –Body heat in extended 8K sessions
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS 7D Mark II or EOS R5 Mark II?
EOS R5 Mark II 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 Mark II?
EOS 7D Mark II is 20.2 MP and EOS R5 Mark II is 45 MP, so the EOS R5 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 7D Mark II and EOS R5 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 7D Mark II does not have IBIS, while EOS R5 Mark II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 7D Mark II or the EOS R5 Mark II?
EOS 7D Mark II reaches 10 fps electronic. EOS R5 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 7D Mark II and EOS R5 Mark II?
EOS 7D Mark II weighs 820 g and EOS R5 Mark II weighs 746 g, so the EOS R5 Mark II is 74 g lighter.
Do the EOS 7D Mark II and EOS R5 Mark II record 4K video?
EOS 7D Mark II: Full HD (1920 × 1080). EOS R5 Mark II: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS 7D Mark II and EOS R5 Mark II weather sealed?
EOS 7D Mark II: Yes. EOS R5 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 670 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 7D Mark II and 320 shots for the EOS R5 Mark II, giving the EOS 7D Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 7D Mark II launched at $1,799 and EOS R5 Mark II at $4,299. The EOS 7D Mark II is $2,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.