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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 price

Released May 2022

vs

Fujifilm

X100

The original fixed-lens premium compact that launched the X100 line and Fujifilm's modern revival.

$1,199

Launch price

Released Feb 2011

EOS R7 is 11.3 years newer.

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Wins

8categories

EOS R7

Sports & ActionWildlife

Wins

3categories

X100

VloggingSports & Action

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R7 wins 5 categories·X100 wins 0 categories
  • AEOS R7 has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 12.3 MP)
  • AEOS R7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 6 fps)
  • AEOS R7 has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
  • AEOS R7 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
  • AEOS R7 has higher AF points / zones (651 vs 425)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R7X100
Resolution32.5 MP12.3 MP
Sensor22.3 × 14.8 mmAPS-C
ISO max32,00025,600
Burst30 fps15 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stop6-stop
Weight612 g445 g
Battery660 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R7

132 × 90 × 92 mm

612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

X100

127 × 74 × 54 mm

445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)

EOS R7 is 6mm wider, 16mm taller, and 38mm thicker than X100.

EOS R7 is 167 g heavier than X100.

Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 54mm X100

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R7

22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C

330 mm² area

X100

23.6 × 15.8 mm · APS-C

373 mm² area

1.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R7

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

X100: 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

Use caseEOS R7X100
Portrait
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
7.0Good
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good
6.0Good
Landscape
5.5Fair✓ wins
2.0Limited
Travel
8.5Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Wildlife
9.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Vlogging
7.0Good
7.5Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R7

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7

  • Resolution

    32.5 MP vs 12.3 MP — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    15 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better

  • Weather sealing

    Only EOS R7 supports it

  • AF points / zones

    651 vs 425 — higher is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X100

  • AF low-light limit

    -7 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 126.5, 74.4, 53.9

  • RAW buffer depth

    60 frames vs 42 frames — higher is better

  • Weight

    445 g vs 612 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release

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

X100

Pros

  • Historic X100 origin
  • Hybrid viewfinder debut
  • Classic design
  • APS-C in compact

Cons

  • 12MP very dated
  • Slow AF
  • No 4K

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R7
X100
Resolution
32.5 MP2.6× more
12.3 MP
Sensor type
APS-C CMOS
APS-C CMOS
Sensor size
22.3 × 14.8 mm
23.6 × 15.8 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS R7
X100
Processor
DIGIC X
X-Processor 5
EOS R7
X100
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
32,000+0.3 stops
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
102,400
EOS R7
X100
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, EOS R7 or X100?

EOS R7 scores 5.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for X100 — 32.5MP — ample resolution.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and X100?

EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and X100 is 12.3 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R7 and X100 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while X100 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the X100?

EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. X100 reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and X100?

EOS R7 weighs 612 g and X100 weighs 445 g, so the X100 is 167 g lighter.

Do the EOS R7 and X100 record 4K video?

EOS R7: 4K up to 60p. X100: 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS R7 and X100 weather sealed?

EOS R7: Yes. X100: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and 640 shots for the X100, giving the EOS R7 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and X100 at $1,199. The X100 is $300 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.