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
D850
Legendary 45MP DSLR still favored by landscape and studio photographers.
$3,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2017
EOS R7 is 4.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R7
Wins
D850
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 Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 7 fps)
- AEOS R7 has higher AF points / zones (651 vs 153)
- BD850 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1840 shots vs 660 shots)
- AEOS R7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 7 fps)
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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D850
146 × 124 × 79 mm
1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
EOS R7 is 14mm narrower and 34mm shorter than D850 but it is also 13mm thicker.
EOS R7 is 393 g lighter than D850.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 79mm D850
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
D850
146 × 124 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
D850
146 × 79 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
D850
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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
D850
✓ 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
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
651 vs 153 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D850
Codecs
Adds H.264, MOV, MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 124, 78.5
Card types
Adds SD/SDHC/SDXC, CFexpress Type B / XQD
Battery life (CIPA)
1840 shots vs 660 shots — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Resolution
45.7 MP vs 32.5 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
51 frames vs 42 frames — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
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
D850
Pros
- ✓45MP DSLR classic
- ✓Excellent dynamic range
- ✓Huge F-mount lens library
Cons
- –DSLR mirror system
- –Heavy
- –No modern mirrorless AF
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 D850?
EOS R7 scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for D850 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and D850?
EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and D850 is 45.7 MP, so the D850 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R7 and D850 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while D850 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the D850?
EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. D850 reaches 7 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and D850?
EOS R7 weighs 612 g and D850 weighs 1005 g, so the EOS R7 is 393 g lighter.
Do the EOS R7 and D850 record 4K video?
EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p. D850: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the EOS R7 and D850 weather sealed?
EOS R7: Yes. D850: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and 1,840 shots for the D850, giving the D850 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and D850 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.