Canon
EOS R5 Mark II
45MP stacked-sensor powerhouse with 8K 60p RAW internal and 30fps burst.
$4,299
Released Jul 2024
Canon
EOS R7
32.5MP APS-C RF-mount body with 30fps burst, 4K 60p, 7-stop IBIS, and advanced subject tracking.
$1,499
Released May 2022
EOS R5 Mark II is 2.1 years newer.
Wins
EOS R5 Mark II
Wins
EOS R7
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (600 frames vs 42 frames)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 340 Mbps)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BEOS R7 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (660 shots vs 320 shots)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R5 Mark II
138 × 101 × 94 mm
746 g (1.64 lb / 26.31 oz)
EOS R7
132 × 90 × 92 mm
612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
EOS R5 Mark II is 6mm wider, 11mm taller, and 2mm thicker than EOS R7.
EOS R5 Mark II is 134 g heavier than EOS R7.
Depth (front-to-back): 94mm EOS R5 Mark II · 92mm EOS R7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5 Mark II
138 × 101 mm
EOS R7
132 × 90 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R5 Mark II
138 × 94 mm
EOS R7
132 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R5 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R7
✓ 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 R5 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 101.2, 93.5
RAW buffer depth
600 frames vs 42 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R7
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
Battery life (CIPA)
660 shots vs 320 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
1.15 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
Weight
612 g vs 746 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
EOS R7
Pros
- ✓High-resolution 32.5MP APS-C sensor
- ✓Up to 30fps electronic burst
- ✓7-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓Dual SD UHS-II card slots
- ✓Strong value for wildlife and sports reach
Cons
- –APS-C sensor trails full-frame in low-light depth
- –RF-S lens lineup is still limited
- –4K 60p uses a crop in some modes
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R5 Mark II or EOS R7?
EOS R5 Mark II scores 9.5/10 versus 6.0/10 for EOS R7 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R7?
EOS R5 Mark II is 45 MP and EOS R7 is 32.5 MP, so the EOS R5 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R7 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 Mark II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 Mark II or the EOS R7?
EOS R5 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R7?
EOS R5 Mark II weighs 746 g and EOS R7 weighs 612 g, so the EOS R7 is 134 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R7 record 4K video?
EOS R5 Mark II: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R7: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R7 weather sealed?
EOS R5 Mark II: Yes. EOS R7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 320 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 Mark II and 660 shots for the EOS R7, giving the EOS R7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 Mark II launched at $4,299 and EOS R7 at $1,499. The EOS R7 is $2,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.