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
FX30
Super 35 cinema camera with 4K 120p and affordable entry to Sony Cinema Line.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
FX30 is 4 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R7
Wins
FX30
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R7 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- BFX30 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- BFX30 has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 340 Mbps)
- AEOS R7 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 5 stops)
- AEOS R7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 10 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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FX30
130 × 78 × 85 mm
646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
EOS R7 is 2mm wider, 13mm taller, and 7mm thicker than FX30.
EOS R7 is 34 g lighter than FX30.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 85mm FX30
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
FX30
130 × 78 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
FX30
130 × 85 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
FX30
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
FX30
✓ 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R7
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds AAC, LPCM
AA filter
Only EOS R7 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R7 supports it
Reasons to choose
FX30
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.7, 77.8, 84.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only FX30 supports it
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 42 frames — 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
FX30
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Affordable cinema
- ✓Active cooling
- ✓Log profiles
Cons
- –Super 35 crop
- –26MP stills crop
- –No full-frame
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Canon EOS R7
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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 FX30?
FX30 scores 8.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS R7 — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and FX30?
EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and FX30 is 26 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R7 and FX30 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX30 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the FX30?
EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. FX30 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and FX30?
EOS R7 weighs 612 g and FX30 weighs 646 g, so the EOS R7 is 34 g lighter.
Do the EOS R7 and FX30 record 4K video?
EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p. FX30: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R7 and FX30 weather sealed?
EOS R7: Yes. FX30: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and 570 shots for the FX30, giving the EOS R7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and FX30 at $1,799. The EOS R7 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 Sony press materials.