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
D810
36MP full-frame DSLR workhorse prized for landscape, studio, and commercial stills.
$3,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2014
EOS R7 is 7.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R7
Wins
D810
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R7 has higher AF points / zones (651 vs 51)
- AEOS R7 has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 42 Mbps)
- AEOS R7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 5 fps)
- BD810 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 42 frames)
- AEOS R7 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 12,800)
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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D810
146 × 123 × 82 mm
980 g (2.16 lb / 34.57 oz)
EOS R7 is 14mm narrower and 33mm shorter than D810 but it is also 10mm thicker.
EOS R7 is 368 g lighter than D810.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 82mm D810
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
D810
146 × 123 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
D810
146 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
D810
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
2.6× 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
D810
✓ 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 -2 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, AAC, LPCM
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
AF points / zones
651 vs 51 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 42 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D810
Codecs
Adds H.264, MPEG-4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 123, 81.5
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 42 frames — higher is better
Card types
Adds CompactFlash
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Resolution
36.3 MP vs 32.5 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
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
D810
Pros
- ✓36MP no OPLF
- ✓Excellent dynamic range
- ✓Pro F-mount ecosystem
Cons
- –Superseded by D850
- –Slow live view AF
- –Heavy
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 travel, EOS R7 or D810?
EOS R7 scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for D810 — 612g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and D810?
EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and D810 is 36.3 MP, so the D810 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R7 and D810 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while D810 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the D810?
EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. D810 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and D810?
EOS R7 weighs 612 g and D810 weighs 980 g, so the EOS R7 is 368 g lighter.
Do the EOS R7 and D810 record 4K video?
EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p. D810: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R7 and D810 weather sealed?
EOS R7: Yes. D810: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and 640 shots for the D810, giving the EOS R7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and D810 at $3,299. The EOS R7 is $1,800 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.