Canon EOS R7
Mirrorless Cameras

EOS R7

Canon

Released Apr 2022

Canon EOS R7 with 18-150mm lens offers dual card slots, reliable autofocus, a 32.5mp APS-C sensor, and good battery life for sharp images. The Canon EOS R7 scores 85/100 based on 35 professional critic reviews in the mirrorless cameras category. Coverage includes reviews from Stuff, Uwphotographyguide, Cktechcheck, and Livescience.

Critic Score

8535 reviews

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Pros

  • Excellent autofocus performance(66)
  • Fast burst rates (15 fps mechanical, 30 fps electronic)(22)
  • Compact and lightweight body(16)
  • 4k/60p video without crop(13)
  • Dual card slots(10)

Cons

  • Limited rf-s lenses(10)
  • Images noisy in low light(7)
  • Rolling shutter issues(7)
  • Low EVF resolution(5)
  • No built-in flash(4)

35 Critic Reviews

95
StuffOct 2022

A potent mid-ranger with speed, image quality and handling on its side.

92
UwphotographyguideApr 2023

The Canon EOS R7 is the most up-to-date and high-performing APS-C mirrorless camera available, offering exceptional value for underwater photography and videography.

92
CktechcheckJan 2024

After a year of use, the Canon R7 remains one of the most versatile cameras I've ever used, with speed, image quality, and advanced features that consistently exceed expectations.

92
LivescienceSep 2023

The Canon EOS R7 is the crop sensor powerhouse you've been waiting for, offering incredible speed and resolution that surpasses even Canon's flagship R3.

90
Pcmag

The Canon EOS R7 brings the heat to competing APS-C cameras with its fast and accurate autofocus and flexible video tools, making it a fine choice for photographers and videographers alike.

90
Photoreview

The EOS R7 is likely to be as popular as the EOS 7D II was among photo enthusiasts, not least because of its price-to-performance ratio.

88
BluewaterphotostoreJan 2023

The Canon EOS R7 is an excellent APS-C mirrorless camera for underwater photography, offering professional-level features at an affordable price point.

88
WildonlineApr 2024

The Canon EOS R7 is a well-made, feature-loaded camera that delivers excellent results at a very pleasing price point.

87
Dpreview

The Canon EOS R7 is one of the most well-rounded, versatile, and capable APS-C mirrorless cameras for the money in 2023.

87
DigitalcameraworldSep 2023

The Canon EOS R7 is the first camera you will reach for if you want the advantages of APS-C combined with pro-level speed and AF, with big-time image resolution.

85
PetapixelAug 2022

The Canon EOS R7 is a compelling APS-C mirrorless camera that delivers excellent image quality, fast performance, and advanced features at a competitive price point.

85
FstoppersSep 2022

The Canon EOS R7 is a great camera for a good price, offering excellent autofocus, IBIS, and video capabilities in a compact APS-C mirrorless body.

85
Techradar

The speedy Canon EOS R7 is a fine camera with one weakness, offering excellent autofocus, fast burst shooting, and great value for hobbyist shooters.

85
ParkcamerasSep 2023

The Canon EOS R7 is a versatile APS-C mirrorless camera that delivers impressive image quality, advanced autofocus, and excellent handling for various photography genres, making it a compelling choice...

85
Ikelite

The Canon R7 is a phenomenal amount of camera for the size, offering excellent image quality, autofocus, and features for underwater photography.

85
PopphotoMay 2022

Canon's speed-oriented APS-C mirrorless camera offers robust weatherproofing and super-fast bursts.

85
PromediagearAug 2022

The Canon EOS R7 is a well-rounded APS-C mirrorless camera that excels in autofocus, ergonomics, and image quality, making it an excellent choice for intermediate shooters and professionals seeking a ...

85
PhotographyblogOct 2022

The Canon EOS R7 is a very capable and well-balanced all-rounder that's especially well-suited to action photography.

85
OxymoronicalApr 2023

The Canon EOS R7 has reignited the reviewer's passion for photography with its exceptional autofocus, IBIS, and overall performance, despite a few minor ergonomic annoyances.

85
FraryguitarJul 2022

The Canon EOS R7 is a groundbreaking APS-C mirrorless camera with excellent autofocus, fast continuous shooting, and good image quality, making it a strong successor to the EOS 90D and EOS M6 MK II.

85
ThecamerastoreAug 2022

Dave from TCSTV found the Canon EOS R7 to be an exceptional camera with excellent autofocus, good image quality, and a compact design that makes it ideal for photographers who need to carry their gear...

85
HardwarezoneAug 2022

The Canon EOS R7 is a superb mid-range mirrorless camera that offers great value for money for its class, with excellent autofocus, high-speed shooting, and good image quality in a lightweight body.

85
Blog Photojournalist-tghSep 2022

The Canon EOS R7 is an excellent APS-C mirrorless camera with professional-level features that excels at wildlife and sports photography, though the crop factor and limited lens selection may be drawb...

85
DivephotoguideJun 2023

The Canon EOS R7 is a very impressive high-end APS-C mirrorless camera, a logical upgrade for shooters coming from the 7D series of DSLRs or anybody moving up from point-and-shoot or even Micro Four T...

85
FroknowsphotoJul 2022

The Canon EOS R7 was tested at Philadelphia Phillies and Union games using various RF lenses to evaluate its auto focus performance.

85
DhruvinjainJan 2024

The Canon EOS R7 is a 32.5MP APS-C mirrorless camera with impressive specs including 30fps e-shutter shooting, 4K video capabilities, and in-body stabilization, though it has some limitations with its...

83
DustinabbottSep 2022

The Canon EOS R7 is a feature-rich APS-C mirrorless camera with excellent autofocus, high resolution, and fast burst rates, though limited lens options and buffer depth are notable drawbacks.

82
PetewalkdenJan 2023

The Canon EOS R7 offers excellent autofocus, great reach, and good image quality at an affordable price, making it a fantastic choice for wildlife photography despite some minor drawbacks.

82
AmateurphotographerAug 2025

The Canon EOS R7 offers high-speed performance and generally high image quality in a compact body, though limited lens choice and some design quirks hold it back.

82
Tech360Aug 2022

The Canon EOS R7 offers excellent performance for wildlife and sports photography with its fast autofocus, high-speed shooting, and compact design, though it struggles somewhat in low-light conditions...

82
T3Sep 2022

The Canon EOS R7 offers a slightly better build quality and additional features over its near outwardly identical looking sibling in the EOS R10 released alongside it, the biggest difference on paper ...

82
BirdguidesFeb 2023

The Canon EOS R7 is an affordable mirrorless camera with outstanding autofocus and tracking that represents a significant upgrade for 7D ii or 70/80/90D users, though it has some limitations with buff...

80
ThephoblographerOct 2023

The Canon EOS R7 is an fantastic camera that outperforms the EOS R5 and EOS R6 in autofocus, with exceptionally clean high ISO output for an APS-C camera, though it has some issues with rolling shutte...

80
Pocket-lintApr 2023

The Canon R7 is an extremely capable and well-priced camera but it's let down by its lack of lens options.

75
ClarkvisionDec 2025

The Canon R7 is an excellent camera for general photography and 4K HDR video, but has a limitation in astrophotography due to the banding problem.