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
Sony
Alpha 6700
26MP APS-C flagship with AI subject tracking, 4K 120p, and 5-stop IBIS.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Jul 2023
Alpha 6700 is 1.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R7
Wins
Alpha 6700
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R7 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
- BAlpha 6700 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- AEOS R7 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AEOS R7 has higher EVF refresh rate (120 Hz vs 60 Hz)
- AEOS R7 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 5 stops)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 6700
122 × 69 × 75 mm
493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
EOS R7 is 10mm wider, 21mm taller, and 17mm thicker than Alpha 6700.
EOS R7 is 119 g heavier than Alpha 6700.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 75mm Alpha 6700
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R7
132 × 90 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 6700
122 × 69 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R7
132 × 92 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 6700
122 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
Alpha 6700
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 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
Alpha 6700
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
The verdict
For a $100 premium, the most decisive difference is the Canon EOS R7's 30fps electronic burst speed compared to the Sony Alpha 6700's limited 11fps rate.
Choose the Canon EOS R7 if you are a wildlife or sports photographer who requires high-speed performance, as it delivers a 30fps electronic burst rate for capturing extremely fast-moving subjects in the field.
Choose the Sony Alpha 6700 if your primary focus is high-end cinematography, as it supports 4K recording at 120fps to enable high-quality slow-motion footage for professional video production projects and workflows.
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R7
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, AAC, LPCM
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R7 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R7 supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
EVF refresh rate
120 Hz vs 60 Hz — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 6700
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122, 69, 75.1
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
RAW buffer depth
59 frames vs 42 frames — higher is better
Weight
493 g vs 612 g — lower is better
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 100 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 651 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 32,000
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓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
Alpha 6700
Pros
- ✓AI-based subject recognition from A7R V
- ✓4K 120p Super35 — outstanding slow-motion
- ✓5-stop IBIS in a compact APS-C body
- ✓10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording
Cons
- –Single card slot
- –APS-C sensor — narrower DR vs. full-frame
- –LCD resolution 1.03M dots — below competitors
- –No headphone jack
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the EOS R7 and Alpha 6700 at major authorized retailers.
Canon EOS R7
Sony Alpha 6700
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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 Alpha 6700?
EOS R7 scores 9.0/10 versus 7.0/10 for Alpha 6700 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and Alpha 6700?
EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and Alpha 6700 is 26 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R7 and Alpha 6700 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 6700 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the Alpha 6700?
EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 6700 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and Alpha 6700?
EOS R7 weighs 612 g and Alpha 6700 weighs 493 g, so the Alpha 6700 is 119 g lighter.
Do the EOS R7 and Alpha 6700 record 4K video?
EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p. Alpha 6700: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R7 and Alpha 6700 weather sealed?
EOS R7: Yes. Alpha 6700: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and 550 shots for the Alpha 6700, giving the EOS R7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and Alpha 6700 at $1,399. The Alpha 6700 is $100 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 Sony press materials.