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
DJI
Pocket 2
Tiny 3-axis gimbal camera with 1/1.7-inch 64MP sensor, 20mm equivalent lens, and 4K 60p video.
$349
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
EOS R7 is 1.6 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R7
Wins
Pocket 2
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BPocket 2 has lower Weight (117 g vs 612 g)
- AEOS R7 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
- AEOS R7 has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- AEOS R7 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BPocket 2 has higher Resolution (64 MP vs 32.5 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R7
132 × 90 × 92 mm
612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Pocket 2
125 × 38 × 30 mm
117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
EOS R7 is 7mm wider, 52mm taller, and 62mm thicker than Pocket 2.
EOS R7 is 495 g heavier than Pocket 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 30mm Pocket 2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R7
132 × 90 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Pocket 2
125 × 38 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R7
132 × 92 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Pocket 2
125 × 30 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R7
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Pocket 2: mount data unavailable
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 R7
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, AAC, LPCM
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R7 supports it
Eye AF
Only EOS R7 supports it
Reasons to choose
Pocket 2
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.7, 38.1, 30
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
117 g vs 612 g — lower is better
Resolution
64 MP vs 32.5 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
Pocket 2
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓64MP stills mode
- ✓4K 60p
- ✓Very small body
Cons
- –Older than Pocket 3
- –Smaller sensor
- –Tiny screen
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 wildlife, EOS R7 or Pocket 2?
EOS R7 scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Pocket 2 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and Pocket 2?
EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and Pocket 2 is 64 MP, so the Pocket 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R7 and Pocket 2 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Pocket 2 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and Pocket 2?
EOS R7 weighs 612 g and Pocket 2 weighs 117 g, so the Pocket 2 is 495 g lighter.
Do the EOS R7 and Pocket 2 record 4K video?
EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p. Pocket 2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R7 and Pocket 2 weather sealed?
EOS R7: Yes. Pocket 2: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and Pocket 2 at $349. The Pocket 2 is $1,150 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and DJI press materials.