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EOS R7

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

X70

Pocketable APS-C compact with a fixed 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens and tilting touchscreen.

$699

Launch price

Released Jan 2016

EOS R7 is 6.3 years newer.

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Wins

12categories

EOS R7

WildlifeSports & Action

Wins

1categories

X70

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R7 wins 5 categories·X70 wins 0 categories
  • AEOS R7 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AEOS R7 has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
  • AEOS R7 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
  • AEOS R7 has higher RAW buffer depth (42 frames vs 10 frames)
  • AEOS R7 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 8 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R7X70
Resolution32.5 MP16.3 MP
Sensor22.3 x 14.8APS-C
ISO max32,0006,400
Burst30 fps8 fps
4K59.94 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight612 g340 g
Battery660 shots330 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R7 front view

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

X70

113 × 64 × 44 mm

340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)

EOS R7 is 20mm wider, 26mm taller, and 47mm thicker than X70.

EOS R7 is 272 g heavier than X70.

Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 44mm X70

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R7 back view

EOS R7

132 × 90 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X70

113 × 64 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R7 top view

EOS R7

132 × 92 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X70

113 × 44 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R7

22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C

330 mm² area

X70

23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

368 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

X70: 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 R7X70
Portrait
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
2.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited✓ wins
1.0Limited
Landscape
5.5Fair✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
8.5Excellent✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
9.0Excellent✓ wins
0.0Limited
Vlogging
6.0Good✓ wins
3.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R7

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, AAC, LPCM

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • Max video bit rate

    340 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    32,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    42 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Reasons to choose

X70

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 112.5, 64.4, 44.4

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    340 g vs 612 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth 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

X70

Pros

  • APS-C pocket compact
  • 28mm-equivalent lens
  • Tilting touchscreen

Cons

  • No built-in EVF
  • No 4K
  • Discontinued

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R7
X70
Resolution
32.5 MP+99%
16.3 MP
Sensor type
CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS
Sensor size
22.3 x 14.8
23.6 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R7
X70
Aperture
f/2.8
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
28 mm
EOS R7
X70
Processor
DIGIC X
EXR Processor II
EOS R7
X70
ISO min (native)
100−100 less
200
ISO max (native)
32,000+2.3 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
51,200
EOS R7
X70
Shutter type
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Leaf Shutter + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, EOS R7 or X70?

EOS R7 scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for X70 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and X70?

EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and X70 is 16.3 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R7 and X70 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while X70 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the X70?

EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. X70 reaches 8 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and X70?

EOS R7 weighs 612 g and X70 weighs 340 g, so the X70 is 272 g lighter.

Do the EOS R7 and X70 record 4K video?

EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p. X70: Full HD.

Are the EOS R7 and X70 weather sealed?

EOS R7: Yes. X70: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and 330 shots for the X70, giving the EOS R7 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and X70 at $699. The X70 is $800 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.