Canon EOS R7 vs EOS R8 Comparison Review, And 10 Main Differences

EOS R7 Vs EOS R8

Here is a Canon EOS R7 vs EOS R8 comparison review, and a highlight of the 10 main differences.

Canon EOS R7 at a glance:

  • 32.5MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
  • 4K60 10-Bit Video, HDR-PQ & C-Log 3
  • 30 fps E. Shutter, 15 fps Mech. Shutter
  • 2.36m-Dot OLED EVF
  • 1.6m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • Sensor-Shift 5-Axis Image Stabilization
  • Dual UHS-II Memory Card Slots
  • Multi-Function Shoe, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Canon EOS R8 at a glance:

  • 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • 4K60p 10-Bit Internal Video, Canon Log 3
  • 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
  • 3.0″ 1.62m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
  • 40 fps Electronic Shutter
  • Movie Digital IS
  • Vertical Movie Mode
  • Microphone Input, Headphone Output
  • Multi-Function Shoe, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

Coming from our friends at Mirrorless Comparison, here is a neat Canon EOS R7 vs EOS R8 comparison review. The 10 main differences are:

  1. Sensor: The R7 offers higher resolution, but the larger sensor of the R8 delivers greater dynamic range and less noise at high ISO.
  2. Video: Sharpness and dynamic range are very similar, but the R8 provides better quality in 4K 50/60p due to oversampling, while the R7 employs line-skipping. The full-frame camera also exhibits less rolling shutter and noise at high ISO. On the other hand, the APS-C model excels in internal heat management.
  3. Stabilisation: The R8 lacks in-body stabilization, requiring reliance on lenses with optical stabilization. This gives the R7 and its IBIS mechanism an advantage in scenarios involving slow shutter speeds, or when walking during video sequences. Surprisingly, the R8 paired with an IS lens performs better when recording static shots.
  4. Shutter Mode: The R8 doesn’t feature a full mechanical shutter, utilizing only the EFCS (Electronic-First Curtain Shutter), which can introduce limitations under specific conditions and settings.
  5. Continuous Shooting Speed: With the electronic shutter, the R7 operates at up to 30fps, while the R8 achieves a faster 40fps. The full-frame camera exhibits less rolling shutter, a weak point in the R7. The buffer performance is more or less comparable.
  6. Autofocus: The R8 employs more advanced software, resulting in better detection of humans, animals, and vehicles. It also offers greater consistency in keeper rate and focus precision, especially in low-light conditions and when capturing birds in flight.
  7. Design: The R7 boasts a larger grip, an AF joystick, and additional buttons. The EVF and LCD screen remain the same.
  8. Battery Life: The R7 employs a larger battery and can last significantly longer, particularly in video mode.
  9. SD Cards: Only the R7 comes equipped with two card slots.
  10. Price and Lenses: The cost is relatively close in the U.S., but the R8 is pricier in Europe. Currently, there are only three native RF lenses designed for APS-C cameras. R7 users must rely on full-frame EOS R lenses or adapt Canon’s DSLR lenses. Support for third-party brands remains uncertain at the moment.

Read the full and exhaustive Canon EOS R7 vs EOS R8 review at Mirrorless Comparison, it comes with charts, ISO comparison and everything your pixel peeping heart might wish. Or you can watch the video below.

Canon EOS R7 Review (DPReview, 87% score, Silver Award)

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DPReview is still alive and kicking, despite greedy Amazon’s efforts to throw it away. And they just posted a Canon EOS R7 review.

EOS R7 at at glance ($1,399):

  • 32.5MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
  • 4K60 10-Bit Video, HDR-PQ & C-Log 3
  • 30 fps E. Shutter, 15 fps Mech. Shutter
  • 2.36m-Dot OLED EVF
  • 1.6m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • Sensor-Shift 5-Axis Image Stabilization
  • Dual UHS-II Memory Card Slots
  • Multi-Function Shoe, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

DPReview posted a Canon EOS R7 review, and while it is not exhaustive like previous reviews, it sill delivers a lot of useful information. The gave the EOS R7 an 87% overall score and a Silver Award. From DPReview’s conclusion:

What we likeWhat we don’t
– Good APS-C image quality with attractive out-of-camera JPEGs
– 15 fps mechanical shutter with AF Deep buffer for burst shooting
– Reliable AF tracking during stills photography
– Subject-specific AF tracking modes
– Highly-detailed 4K video 10-bit video capture in C-Log or as out-of-camera HDR footage
– Effective in-body image stabilization for slow-motion stills and handheld video
– Solid build quality and handling with weather-sealing
– Familiar design for former DSLR users
– Twin card slots Decent battery life
– Lack of RF-S lenses at the moment
– AF joystick awkwardly recessed within rear command dial
– Rolling shutter effect in 4K footage
– AF tracking during video tends to drift in low light
– 2.36M-dot EVF is a bit underwhelming for the price
Read the review at DPReview…

Canon EOS R7 world wide:

America: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

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Canon Firmware Updates – EOS R6, R6 II, R7: Better Touchscreen Operations

Canon Eos R7 Review Canon Firmware Updates

Canon firmware updates for the Canon EOS R6, EOS R6 Mark II, and EOS R7.

The firmware update improves the stability of operation control when touch operation is set to “sensitive”.

EOS R6 Mark II Firmware Version 1.1.2

  • Improved the stability of touch operation control when touch operation is set to “sensitive”.
  • Fixed the phenomenon that only one battery may be charged when the Battery Grip BG-R10 is attached.

EOS R6 Firmware Version 1.8.2

  • Improved the stability of touch operation control when touch operation is set to “sensitive”.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

EOS R7 Firmware Version 1.3.1

  • Improved the stability of touch operation control when touch operation is set to “sensitive”.

No More Supply Issues For Latest Canon Cameras (and some accessories)

Eos R8

Canon Japan posted a statement where they communicate that supply issues affecting their recently announced cameras are now solved.

The latest Canon product advisory says there is supply shortage only for two lenses.

RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM
RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM
We are planning to ship in order, but it may take longer than usual to deliver.

The following gear is no longer experiencing supply issues:

Stay tuned.

Did Canon Pull Their Canon EOS R7 C Plans?

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Or did they never have a plan to release an EOS R7 C? Just asking for a friend ;-)

Last year the rumor about an APS-C Cinema camera made its rounds, and encountered some skepticism.

Now, it seems, Canon no longer has such plans, i.e. to launch an EOS R7 C. The source of the rumor says the plans “have been scraped” during 2022.

The original rumor stated:

The Canon EOS R7 C will record 7K60P in Cinema RAW Light and will reportedly have the same codec options as other Cinema EOS cameras, including the Canon EOS R5 C.

There is just a little issue here. As far as I know, the EOS R7 sensor can’t scan the full sensor 16:9 area at 60p. It only offers HQ at 30p. So either Canon originally was thinking to release a new “EOS R7 sensor”, or the rumor was just wishful thinking.

Stay tuned.

Source: Canon Rumors

New Canon Firmware For EOS R6, EOS R7, EOS R10 And EOS-1D X III

Canon Eos R7 Review Canon Firmware Updates

New Canon firmware for four cameras has been released. I found it on Canon Japan’s site and hence I am linking it because it’s not available yet on the Canon USA or EU sites (will be later on).

Download EOS-1D X Mark III Firmware Version 1.7.0 from Canon Japan:

  • [Save/load communication settings to card] has been added to the menu. Network settings can now be inherited between cameras of the same model.
  • You can now trim and resize images while transferring them to the FTP server.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

Download EOS R6 Firmware Version 1.8.0 from Canon Japan:

  • You can now trim and resize images while transferring them to the FTP server.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

Download EOS R7 Firmware Version 1.3.0 from Canon Japan:

  • Compatible with Speedlite EL-5. *Not compatible with the auto-dimming function of the AF auxiliary light.
  • Supports RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

Download EOS R10 Firmware Version 1.3.0 form Canon Japan:

  • Compatible with Speedlite EL-5. *Not compatible with the auto-dimming function of the AF auxiliary light.
  • Supports RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM.
  • Fixed minor bugs.