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
ZV-1F
Ultra-wide 20mm f/2.0 fixed-lens vlog camera with a 1-inch sensor, fully articulating screen, and Product Showcase — Sony's most affordable ZV model.
$499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2022
ZV-1F is 5 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R7
Wins
ZV-1F
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 Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- AEOS R7 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 12,800)
- BZV-1F has lower Weight (256 g vs 612 g)
- AEOS R7 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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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ZV-1F
106 × 60 × 46 mm
256 g (0.56 lb / 9.03 oz)
EOS R7 is 27mm wider, 30mm taller, and 45mm thicker than ZV-1F.
EOS R7 is 356 g heavier than ZV-1F.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 46mm ZV-1F
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
ZV-1F
106 × 60 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
ZV-1F
106 × 46 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
ZV-1F
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
2.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R7
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
ZV-1F: 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R7
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -4 EV — lower 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
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
ZV-1F
Codecs
Adds XAVC S
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.5, 60, 46.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, microSD
Weight
256 g vs 612 g — lower is better
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 100 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
16 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both 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
ZV-1F
Pros
- ✓Ultra-wide 20mm f/2.0 ZEISS Tessar lens
- ✓1-inch Exmor RS sensor
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
- ✓4K 30p and 120p slow-mo
- ✓Most affordable ZV-series body
Cons
- –Fixed 20mm lens (no zoom)
- –Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect)
- –No built-in ND filter
- –No EVF or headphone jack
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R7 or ZV-1F?
EOS R7 scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for ZV-1F — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and ZV-1F?
EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and ZV-1F is 20.1 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R7 and ZV-1F have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZV-1F uses Electronic SteadyShot (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the ZV-1F?
EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. ZV-1F reaches 16 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and ZV-1F?
EOS R7 weighs 612 g and ZV-1F weighs 256 g, so the ZV-1F is 356 g lighter.
Do the EOS R7 and ZV-1F record 4K video?
EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p. ZV-1F: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R7 and ZV-1F weather sealed?
EOS R7: Yes. ZV-1F: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and 360 shots for the ZV-1F, giving the EOS R7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and ZV-1F at $499. The ZV-1F is $1,000 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.