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
FX9
Full-frame 6K XDCAM camcorder with Dual Base ISO, S-Cinetone, Fast Hybrid AF, variable ND, and oversampled DCI 4K up to 60p.
$10,998
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
EOS R7 is 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R7
Wins
FX9
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R7 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R7 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R7 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AEOS R7 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 4,000)
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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FX9
146 × 143 × 229 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
EOS R7 is 14mm narrower, 52mm shorter, and 137mm thinner than FX9.
EOS R7 is 1388 g lighter than FX9.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 229mm FX9
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
FX9
146 × 143 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
FX9
146 × 229 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
FX9
35.7 × 18.8 mm · APS-C
671 mm² area
2.0× 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
FX9
✓ 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
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
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
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 4,000 — higher is better
Weight
612 g vs 2000 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX9
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L, MPEG HD422
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 142.5, 229
Card types
Adds XQD, Memory Stick Duo
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 100 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
FX9
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6K Exmor R oversampling
- ✓Dual Base ISO 800 / 4000
- ✓S-Cinetone + S-Log3
- ✓Built-in variable ND (1/4–1/128)
- ✓12G-SDI + dual XQD slots
Cons
- –Large shoulder-cam form factor
- –Body-only is 2 kg
- –XQD media (not CFexpress)
- –6K not recorded natively (oversampled 4K)
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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 FX9?
EOS R7 scores 8.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for FX9 — 612g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and FX9?
EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and FX9 is 19 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R7 and FX9 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX9 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and FX9?
EOS R7 weighs 612 g and FX9 weighs 2000 g, so the EOS R7 is 1388 g lighter.
Do the EOS R7 and FX9 record 4K video?
EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p. FX9: 6K oversampled → DCI 4K / UHD 4K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R7 and FX9 weather sealed?
EOS R7: Yes. FX9: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and FX9 at $10,998. The EOS R7 is $9,499 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 Sony press materials.