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
Insta360
X4 Air
Ultralight 165g 8K 360 camera with dual 1/1.8-inch sensors, replaceable lenses, AdaptiveTone exposure, 15m waterproofing, and swappable 2010mAh battery.
$400
Launch priceReleased Oct 2025
X4 Air is 3.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R7
Wins
X4 Air
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R7 has lower AF low-light limit (-5 EV vs 0 EV)
- AEOS R7 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (660 shots vs -1 shots)
- AEOS R7 has higher AF points / zones (651 vs 0)
- AEOS R7 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AEOS R7 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 3,200)
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
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X4 Air
46 × 114 × 37 mm
165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
EOS R7 is 23mm shorter than X4 Air but it is also 86mm wider and 55mm thicker.
EOS R7 is 447 g heavier than X4 Air.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 37mm X4 Air
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R7
132 × 90 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X4 Air
46 × 114 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R7
132 × 92 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X4 Air
46 × 37 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
X4 Air: 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
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
660 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
AF points / zones
651 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds AAC, LPCM
Reasons to choose
X4 Air
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 113.8, 37
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
Codecs
Adds H.264, AVC, HEVC
Weight
165 g vs 612 g — lower is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 42 frames — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only X4 Air supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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
X4 Air
Pros
- ✓Lightest Insta360 8K 360 (165g)
- ✓Dual 1/1.8-inch sensors (134% more pixel area vs X4)
- ✓8K30 + 6K50 360; 4K single-lens mode
- ✓Replaceable lenses + 15m waterproof
- ✓AdaptiveTone + Portrait Mode
Cons
- –No 8K60 vs X5 flagship
- –8K runtime ~88 min
- –360 workflow needs reframing
- –Fewer pro codecs than X5
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 R7 or X4 Air?
X4 Air scores 5.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS R7 — Internal RAW video for color grading.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and X4 Air?
EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and X4 Air is 29 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R7 and X4 Air have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while X4 Air has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the X4 Air?
EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. X4 Air reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and X4 Air?
EOS R7 weighs 612 g and X4 Air weighs 165 g, so the X4 Air is 447 g lighter.
Do the EOS R7 and X4 Air record 4K video?
EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p. X4 Air: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R7 and X4 Air weather sealed?
EOS R7: Yes. X4 Air: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and -1 shots for the X4 Air, giving the EOS R7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and X4 Air at $400. The X4 Air is $1,099 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 Insta360 press materials.