Canon
EOS 7D
Classic APS-C sports DSLR with 18MP, 8fps burst, 19-point cross-type AF, Dual DIGIC 4, and weather-sealed magnesium body.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Sep 2009
Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
EOS R1 is 14.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 7D
Wins
EOS R1
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 0 fps)
- BEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 19)
- BEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- BEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 8 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS 7D
148 × 111 × 74 mm
820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
EOS 7D is 9mm narrower, 39mm shorter, and 14mm thinner than EOS R1.
EOS 7D is 100 g lighter than EOS R1.
Depth (front-to-back): 74mm EOS 7D · 87mm EOS R1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 7D
148 × 111 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 7D
148 × 74 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 7D
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
EOS R1
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
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
EOS R1
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
Codecs
Adds H.264 (MOV)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.2, 110.7, 73.5
Card types
Adds CF (UDMA 6)
Weight
820 g vs 920 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
1 × vs 0.9 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -0.5 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 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
1053 vs 19 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 7D
Pros
- ✓8fps with 19 cross-type AF points
- ✓Dual DIGIC 4 image processors
- ✓100% viewfinder with electronic level
- ✓Weather-sealed magnesium alloy body
- ✓Full HD 1080p video
Cons
- –18MP resolution dated today
- –Single CF card slot
- –No Wi-Fi or GPS
- –1080p limited to 30fps
- –DSLR platform aging
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS 7D or EOS R1?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS 7D — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 7D and EOS R1?
EOS 7D is 18 MP and EOS R1 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 7D and EOS R1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 7D does not have IBIS, while EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 7D or the EOS R1?
EOS 7D reaches 8 fps electronic. EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 7D and EOS R1?
EOS 7D weighs 820 g and EOS R1 weighs 920 g, so the EOS 7D is 100 g lighter.
Do the EOS 7D and EOS R1 record 4K video?
EOS 7D: Full HD (1920 × 1080). EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS 7D and EOS R1 weather sealed?
EOS 7D: Yes. EOS R1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 800 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 7D and 1,330 shots for the EOS R1, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 7D launched at $1,699 and EOS R1 at $6,299. The EOS 7D is $4,600 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.