Canon EOS R7 vs Canon EOS R5 C

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R5 C
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS R7EOS R5 C
      MSRP$1499, £1349 ($1899, £1699 with 18-150mm)$4499 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R5 C
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.8 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels34.4 Megapixel47.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels32.5 Megapixel45.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,000100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,20050 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R5 C
      ProcessorDIGIC XDIGIC X
      Max Image Resolution6960 x 46408192 x 5464
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatC-RAW, HEIF, JPEG, RAWC-RAW, HEIF, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten2000 to 10,000K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R5 C
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-5 to +20 EV-6 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points6515940
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R5 C
      Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
      Crop Factor1.6x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R5 C
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot2,100k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R5 C
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.15x0.76x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.72x0.76x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot5,760k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-4 to +2
      Shutter Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R5 C
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)15.0 fps12.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps20.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting30.0 fps20.0 fps
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 30 fps at 32.5 MP for up to 126 Frames (JPEG) / 42 Frames (Raw)
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 15 fps at 32.5 MP for up to 224 Frames (JPEG) / 51 Frames (Raw)
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 12 fps at 45 MP for up to 180 Frames (Raw) / 350 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 45 MP for up to 83 Frames (Raw) / 170 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R5 C
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      E-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/320 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX/EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash supportE-TTL II with EX series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R5 C
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±6 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto AE lock:
      The metering mode for AE lock after one-shot focus can be customized
      User-applied AE lock:
      In the Fv, P, Tv, Av and M modes, enabled with the AE lock button. (Press again to update.)
      Enabled in all metering modes
      DXO Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R5 C
      DxO Low Light ISO3042
      DxO Color Depth25.3
      DxO Dynamic Range14.6
      DxO Overall Score95
      Video Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R5 C
      Movie File FormatMP4CRM, MXF, MP4
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AACLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.265/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps

      H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      Raw 12-Bit
      DCI 8K: 8192 x 4320 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [2600 Mbps]

      Raw/Cinema RAW Light
      8192 x 5464 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [1030 to 2570 Mbps]
      5952 x 3140 @ 23.98/24/29.97/50/59.94 fps [544 to 1360 Mbps]
      2976 x 1570 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [138 to 344 Mbps]

      AVC-Intra/AVC-LongG/XF-AVC 4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/59.94/100/119.88 fps [160 to 810 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [160 to 810 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/119.88 fps [50 to 310 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [8 to 12 Mbps]

      AVC-LongG/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 8K: 8192 x 4320 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [400 to 540 Mbps]
      8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [400 to 540 Mbps]
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [100 to 225 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/119.88 fps [100 to 225 Mbps]
      DCI 2K: 2048 x 1080 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [35 to 50 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [35 to 50 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [8 to 12 Mbps]

      AVC-LongG/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/119.88 fps [100 to 225 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 225 Mbps]
      DCI 2K: 2048 x 1080 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [35 to 50 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/29.97/50/59.94 fps [35 to 50 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [8 to 12 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265RAW, MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21608192 x 4320
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit
      8K DCI RAW: 8192 x 4320 up to 29.97 fps
      4K DCI: 4096 x 2160 up to 59.94 fps
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 up to 59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Gamma CurveCanon Log 3, HDR-PQCanon Log 3, HDR-HLG, HDR-PQ, Rec709, Rec2020
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit6 hours - 59.94 fps or less
      90 min - 119.9/100 fps
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R5 C
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Mic/Line Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      Power I/O1 x USB-C (9VDC at 3 A) Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Input/Output1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R5 C
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired, wireless or IR)
      Environmental Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R5 C
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R5 C
      Dimensions132 x 90 x 92 mm (5.2 x 3.54 x 3.62")142 x 101 x 111 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 4.37")
      Weight (inc. batteries)612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.5 x 7.5 x 6.1"9.7 x 7.8 x 7.5"
      Package Weight2.59 lb3.205 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R5 C
      Battery PackLP-E6NHLP-E6NH
      Battery Life660 shots320 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Slot 1: CFexpress Type B
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R5 C
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe
      Material of ConstructionPrimarily consists of a magnesium alloy and high-strength engineering plastic


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