Canon EOS R7 vs Canon EOS R8

Key Differences

  • Canon EOS R8 has a better buffer (raw) (120 shots vs 42 shots).
  • Canon EOS R8 has a better continuous shooting (40 fps vs 15 fps).
  • Canon EOS R7 has a better battery life (evf) (500 shots vs 220 shots).
  • Canon EOS R7 has a better battery life (lcd) (770 shots vs 370 shots).
  • Canon EOS R7 has a better evf magnification (1.15x vs 0.7x).
Product
Canon EOS R7
Canon
$1,499
Canon EOS R8
Canon
$1,499
Imaging
Sensor TypeCMOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeAPS-CFull-Frame
Effective Resolution32.5 MP24.2 MP
Max Image Size4K4K
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 โ€“ 32000100 โ€“ 102400
ISO Range (Extended)50 โ€“ 5120050 โ€“ 204800
Mechanical Shutter1/8000โˆ’
Electronic Shutter1/160001/16000
Flash Sync Speed1/2501/200
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting15 fps40 fps
Buffer (RAW)42 shots120 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K4K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 60pUp to 60p
1080p RecordingUp to 120pUp to 180p
10-bit InternalYesYes
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log ProfilesC-Log 3 / HDR-PQC-Log 3 / HDR-PQ
Built-in MicStereoMono
Headphone JackYesYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)Micro (Type D)
Focus
Phase Detect Points6511,053
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AF-5 EV-6.5 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFYesYes
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution2.36M dots2.36M dots
EVF Magnification1.15x0.7x
Monitor
LCD Size3"3"
LCD Resolution1.62M dots1.62M dots
LCD TypeVari-AngleVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5v4.2
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,499$1,499
Body MaterialPolycarbonate / MagnesiumPolycarbonate
Dimensions132ร—90.4ร—91.7 mm132.5ร—86.1ร—70 mm
Weight612g (1.35 lb)461g (1.02 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationYesNo
Battery Life (EVF)500 shots220 shots
Battery Life (LCD)770 shots370 shots
Battery TypeLP-E6NHLP-E17