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
D7100
24MP APS-C DSLR with no AA filter, 51-point AF, and dual SD slots — a DX classic.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Feb 2013
EOS R7 is 9.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R7
Wins
D7100
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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 EVF magnification (1.15 × vs 0.78 ×)
- BD7100 has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 42 frames)
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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D7100
136 × 106 × 76 mm
765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
EOS R7 is 4mm narrower and 16mm shorter than D7100 but it is also 16mm thicker.
EOS R7 is 153 g lighter than D7100.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 76mm D7100
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
D7100
136 × 106 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
D7100
136 × 76 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
D7100
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 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
D7100
✓ 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds AAC, LPCM
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R7 supports it
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
EVF magnification
1.15 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D7100
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 106, 76
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds H.264
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 42 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
D7100
Pros
- ✓No AA filter
- ✓51-point AF
- ✓Dual SD slots
- ✓Pro build for DX
Cons
- –Very dated
- –No 4K
- –DSLR declining
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 D7100?
D7100 scores 6.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS R7 — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and D7100?
EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and D7100 is 24.1 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R7 and D7100 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while D7100 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the D7100?
EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. D7100 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and D7100?
EOS R7 weighs 612 g and D7100 weighs 765 g, so the EOS R7 is 153 g lighter.
Do the EOS R7 and D7100 record 4K video?
EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p. D7100: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R7 and D7100 weather sealed?
EOS R7: Yes. D7100: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and 640 shots for the D7100, giving the EOS R7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and D7100 at $1,199. The D7100 is $300 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 Nikon press materials.