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EOS R7

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 price

Released May 2022

vs

Ricoh

GR III

Street photography icon with 24.24MP APS-C, 28mm equivalent GR lens, 3-axis SR, and snap-focus in a pocket body.

$899

Launch price

Released Mar 2019

EOS R7 is 3.2 years newer.

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Wins

7categories

EOS R7

WildlifeSports & Action

Wins

3categories

GR III

PortraitVlogging

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R7 wins 4 categories·GR III wins 1 categories
  • AEOS R7 has higher AF points / zones (651 vs 49)
  • AEOS R7 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 4 fps)
  • AEOS R7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 4 fps)
  • AEOS R7 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (660 shots vs 200 shots)
  • BGR III has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R7GR III
Resolution32.5 MP24.24 MP
Sensor22.3 x 14.8APS-C
ISO max32,000102,400
Burst30 fps4 fps
4K59.94 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stopYes
Weight612 g257 g
Battery660 shots200 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R7 front view

EOS R7

132 × 90 × 92 mm

612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

GR III

109 × 62 × 33 mm

257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)

EOS R7 is 23mm wider, 29mm taller, and 59mm thicker than GR III.

EOS R7 is 355 g heavier than GR III.

Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 33mm GR III

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R7 back view

EOS R7

132 × 90 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

GR III

109 × 62 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R7 top view

EOS R7

132 × 92 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

GR III

109 × 33 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R7

22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C

330 mm² area

GR III

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

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

GR III: 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

Use caseEOS R7GR III
Portrait
5.5Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
1.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
3.5Limited
Landscape
5.5Fair✓ wins
2.5Limited
Travel
8.5Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair
Wildlife
9.0Excellent✓ wins
2.0Limited
Vlogging
6.0Good
6.5Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R7

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, AAC, LPCM

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7

  • AF points / zones

    651 vs 49 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    15 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    660 shots vs 200 shots — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only EOS R7 supports it

Reasons to choose

GR III

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face, Eye

  • Codecs

    Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 109.4, 61.9, 33.2

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 32,000 — higher is better

  • Weight

    257 g vs 612 g — lower is better

  • Card types

    Adds SDXC UHS-I

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth 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

GR III

Pros

  • Pocketable APS-C
  • 28mm equivalent GR lens
  • 3-axis sensor-shift SR
  • Snap focus street shooting

Cons

  • Fixed lens
  • No built-in EVF
  • Full HD video only

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R7
GR III
Resolution
32.5 MP+34%
24.24 MP
Sensor type
CMOS
APS-C CMOS
Sensor size
22.3 x 14.8
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R7
GR III
Aperture
F2.8-F16
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
28 mm
EOS R7
GR III
Processor
DIGIC X
GR ENGINE 6
EOS R7
GR III
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
32,000
102,400+1.7 stops
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
102,400
EOS R7
GR III
Shutter type
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Leaf shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, EOS R7 or GR III?

EOS R7 scores 8.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for GR III — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and GR III?

EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and GR III is 24.24 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R7 and GR III have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR III has in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the GR III?

EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. GR III reaches 4 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and GR III?

EOS R7 weighs 612 g and GR III weighs 257 g, so the GR III is 355 g lighter.

Do the EOS R7 and GR III record 4K video?

EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p. GR III: 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS R7 and GR III weather sealed?

EOS R7: Yes. GR III: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and 200 shots for the GR III, giving the EOS R7 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and GR III at $899. The GR III is $600 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 Ricoh press materials.