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
Canon
EOS R7
32.5MP APS-C RF-mount body with 30fps burst, 4K 60p, 7-stop IBIS, and advanced subject tracking.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
EOS R7 is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R5
Wins
EOS R7
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R5 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 340 Mbps)
- AEOS R5 has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 42 frames)
- AEOS R5 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AEOS R5 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- AEOS R5 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 651)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R5
139 × 98 × 88 mm
738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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EOS R7
132 × 90 × 92 mm
612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
EOS R5 is 4mm thinner than EOS R7 but it is also 7mm wider and 7mm taller.
EOS R5 is 126 g heavier than EOS R7.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R5 · 92mm EOS R7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5
139 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 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
139 × 88 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R7
132 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5
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
✓ 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
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
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 340 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 42 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, H.264
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — 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
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds AAC, LPCM
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R7 supports it
EVF magnification
1.15 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
660 shots vs 490 shots — higher 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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
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
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 video, EOS R5 or EOS R7?
EOS R5 scores 9.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS R7 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 and EOS R7?
EOS R5 is 45 MP and EOS R7 is 32.5 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 and EOS R7 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 or the EOS R7?
EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 and EOS R7?
EOS R5 weighs 738 g and EOS R7 weighs 612 g, so the EOS R7 is 126 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 and EOS R7 record 4K video?
EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the EOS R5 and EOS R7 weather sealed?
EOS R5: Yes. EOS R7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 490 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 and 660 shots for the EOS R7, giving the EOS R7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 launched at $3,899 and EOS R7 at $1,499. The EOS R7 is $2,400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.