Head-to-head · Best Mirrorless Cameras For Travel

Canon EOS R7 vs Sony α6700

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Canon EOS R7 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.4 vs 3.9). The gap is mostly about Wildlife and sports shooters — read the strengths below before deciding.

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Canon EOS R7

4.4

4 sources3 derived$1,649as of Aug 1

The Canon EOS R7 is a 32.5MP APS-C mirrorless camera running Canon's latest Digic X processor and Dual Pixel AF system. DPReview praised its fast continuous shooting, up to 30 fps with electronic shutter and 15 fps with mechanical shutter, along with improved video specs including oversampled UHD 4K up to 30p and sub-sampled 4K/60p. Access to the video functions is fiddly, and the EVF resolution falls short of the R5. Canon positions it as the pricier sister model to the EOS R10, aimed at enthusiast photographers and wildlife shooters who want high-resolution imaging and fast burst rates.

Strengths

— 32.5MP APS-C CMOS sensor with Dual Pixel AF and Canon's Dual Pixel Raw mode
— Up to 30 fps shooting with electronic shutter and 15 fps with mechanical shutter
— Oversampled UHD 4K up to 30p and sub-sampled 4K/60p capabilities

Watch-outs

— Video function access requires moving power button one stage beyond 'On' position, which can be fiddly
— EVF resolution is lower than that of the EOS R5, appearing pixelated at times

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Sony α6700

3.9

6 sources2 derived$1,498as of Aug 1

The Sony α6700 is a high-end APS-C mirrorless camera with a 26MP BSI CMOS sensor and Bionz XR processor that includes dedicated AI processing. Reviews highlight its improved video, including 4K/60p recording and 10-bit color depth, plus an upgraded 3" fully articulating LCD. It keeps the 11 fps shooting rate but drops the focus point joystick, which some users find limiting for manual control. Handling and weather sealing earn praise; the single card slot is the notable drawback for professional use. Enthusiasts who want advanced video and image quality in a compact form factor are the fit.

Strengths

— 26MP BSI CMOS sensor with 93% AF coverage
— 11 fps shooting with mechanical or electronic shutter
— Full-articulated 3" LCD with 1.04M dot resolution

Watch-outs

— No focus point joystick for manual AF point selection
— Single SD card slot lacking backup option

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How they stack up

Canon EOS R7

The Canon EOS R7 surpasses the Sony α6400 in burst rate and video capabilities, but unlike the Fujifilm X-T5, it lacks the higher frame rate and in-body stabilization. Compared to the Sony ZV-E10 II, it offers better video specs and dual card slots, though the ZV-E10 II provides better portability and vlog mode.

Sony α6700

The Sony α6700 surpasses the Canon EOS R50 in video features with 10-bit color depth and 4K/60p recording, but unlike the Fujifilm X-T5, it lacks the higher frame rate and in-body stabilization. Compared to the Sony α6400, it has a more advanced processor and better video specs, though it lacks the 425 AF points and 11 fps shooting rate.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Canon EOS R7	Sony α6700
Sensor	32.5MP APS-C CMOS	26MP BSI CMOS APS-C
Stabilization	5-axis In-Body Image Stabilizer (up to 7 stops)	5-axis in-body optical image stabilization
Video	UHD 4K up to 30p, 4K/60p	4K/60p, 10-bit with 4:2:2 color
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with 651 AF areas	759 with 93% coverage
Burst Rate	Up to 30 fps electronic, 15 fps mechanical	11 fps with mechanical or electronic shutter
Display	2.36M dot OLED viewfinder	3" 1.04m-dot fully articulating touchscreen
EVF	0.39" 2.36M dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder	2.36m-dot, 0.7x OLED EVF
Weight	530 g	493 g

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