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
Leica
SOFORT 2
Hybrid instant camera with digital capture, Bluetooth, internal image storage, and Instax mini printing.
$399
Launch priceReleased Nov 2023
SOFORT 2 is 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R7
Wins
SOFORT 2
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R7 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R7 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 1,600)
- AEOS R7 has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- AEOS R7 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (660 shots vs 100 shots)
- AEOS R7 has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
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
SOFORT 2
123 × 87 × 44 mm
320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)
EOS R7 is 9mm wider, 4mm taller, and 48mm thicker than SOFORT 2.
EOS R7 is 292 g heavier than SOFORT 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 44mm SOFORT 2
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
SOFORT 2
123 × 87 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
SOFORT 2
123 × 44 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
SOFORT 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
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
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
660 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
SOFORT 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122.9, 86.9, 43.8
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
Weight
320 g vs 612 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
SOFORT 2
Pros
- ✓Hybrid instant workflow
- ✓Bluetooth
- ✓Creative film styles
- ✓Instax mini prints
Cons
- –Tiny sensor
- –No video
- –Instant-camera image quality
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 SOFORT 2?
EOS R7 scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for SOFORT 2 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and SOFORT 2?
EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and SOFORT 2 is 4.9 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R7 and SOFORT 2 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while SOFORT 2 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and SOFORT 2?
EOS R7 weighs 612 g and SOFORT 2 weighs 320 g, so the SOFORT 2 is 292 g lighter.
Do the EOS R7 and SOFORT 2 record 4K video?
EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p. SOFORT 2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R7 and SOFORT 2 weather sealed?
EOS R7: Yes. SOFORT 2: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and 100 shots for the SOFORT 2, giving the EOS R7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and SOFORT 2 at $399. The SOFORT 2 is $1,100 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 Leica press materials.