Canon EOS R10 and EOS R7: what really sets them apart?

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Canon is opening up its RF mount to APS-C sensors by launching two new our bodies, the EOS R10 and EOS R7. Two merchandise related in type, however belonging to 2 very distinct ranges. A glance again at their variations… and their commonalities.

Canon is launching, or reasonably relaunching, hybrids with APS-C sensors after a decade of not all the time very revolutionary EF-M mount cameras. The Japanese firm passes the second by releasing two APS-C cameras in fast succession, however utilizing the RF mount, hitherto reserved for 24×36 hybrids. With the EOS R10 and the EOS R7, Canon is focusing on two totally different audiences: the primary is meant for folks wishing to be taught or enhance the apply of pictures, whereas the second targets enlightened amateurs or specialists.

Quickly the duel Canon EOS R10 vs EOS R7?©Canon

However are the gadgets actually that totally different? This spec chart highlights the variations between Canon’s newest merchandise.

Sensor stabilized towards compactness

On the design aspect, the 2 gadgets provide a reasonably related strategy, the R10 being considerably smaller and lighter than its counterpart. The EOS R7 stands out primarily on the stage of its 32.5 megapixel sensor, towards 24.2 Mpx for the R10. Above all, it has sensor stabilization, a perform not so frequent on APS-C hybrids which the R10 lacks.

But in its vary, its direct rival, the Fujifilm X-S10, has a stabilized sensor. If the R10 defends itself fairly nicely with a burst that hits 15 fps in mechanical shutter and 23 fps in digital shutter (nonetheless with AF monitoring), it doesn’t attain the 30 fps of the R7. Furthermore, his buffer doesn’t even permit him a second of recording on this mode.

The R7 captures in 4K UHD 60 and with out cropped 

In video, the R7 additionally stands out with 4K UHD 60p with out cropping, whereas to keep away from a cropped on the R10, will probably be essential to stay in 30 fps. Equally, the R7 has a top quality 4K mode, resampling from 7K, which the R10 doesn’t permit.

Lastly, the EOS R10 is extra sparing relating to its connectivity and autonomy. The place the EOS R7 has two UHS-II SD card slots, the R10 solely has one. If the 2 gadgets have a USB-C port for charging and transferring information, that of the R10 is restricted to the USB 2.0 commonplace, when the R7 presents USB 3.2 Gen 2, and due to this fact a lot quicker speeds .

The R10 has a battery inherited from the EOS-M hybrids and sure APS-C SLRs from the agency, which theoretically supplies half the autonomy of the R7.

The Canon EOS R7, the great photograph companion

A superior R7, however the R10 has not mentioned its final phrase

Unsurprisingly, the Canon EOS R7 is best geared up than its little brother, the EOS R10. Our Review has additionally proven that it’s a very environment friendly, versatile and straightforward to make use of machine.

Nonetheless, the R10 has rather a lot to supply, particularly by way of compactness. Maybe there’ll even be sufficient beneath the hood to push those that nonetheless swear by their small SLRs to make the leap into the mirrorless world?