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
Nikon
D500
APS-C sports DSLR flagship with 10fps, 153-point AF, and pro build.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
EOS R7 is 6.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R7
Wins
D500
2 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 AF points / zones (651 vs 153)
- AEOS R7 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS R7 has higher 4K max frame rate (59.94 fps vs 30 fps)
- BD500 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1240 shots vs 660 shots)
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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D500
147 × 115 × 81 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
EOS R7 is 15mm narrower and 25mm shorter than D500 but it is also 11mm thicker.
EOS R7 is 148 g lighter than D500.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 81mm D500
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
D500
147 × 115 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
D500
147 × 81 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
D500
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
1.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R7
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
D500
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
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 -4 EV — lower is better
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
AF points / zones
651 vs 153 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D500
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 147, 115, 81
Card types
Adds XQD, SD UHS-II
Battery life (CIPA)
1240 shots vs 660 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓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
D500
Pros
- ✓10fps APS-C
- ✓Pro sports AF
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Great buffer
Cons
- –DSLR
- –APS-C
- –No IBIS
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R7 or D500?
EOS R7 scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for D500 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and D500?
EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and D500 is 20.9 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R7 and D500 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while D500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the D500?
EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. D500 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and D500?
EOS R7 weighs 612 g and D500 weighs 760 g, so the EOS R7 is 148 g lighter.
Do the EOS R7 and D500 record 4K video?
EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p. D500: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R7 and D500 weather sealed?
EOS R7: Yes. D500: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and 1,240 shots for the D500, giving the D500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and D500 at $1,999. The EOS R7 is $500 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 Nikon press materials.