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The Canon R7 was one of the best APS-C cameras from the company when it launched in 2022. The device had everything that could help bird, wildlife, sports, and other genres of photographers without much stress. To add to it, it was also affordable, making it an ideal choice for professionals, too, who would like a second camera for their use. Four years later, we haven’t heard much about the successor or what it would entail. That was the case until now, with reports of the Canon R7 II’s specs began to surface online. Here’s what you can expect from the successor.
Canon R7 II Potential Specs
According to Canon Rumors, the new Canon R7 II will be “a baby EOS R1,” but with an APS-C sensor. This is similar to the EOS 7D being a smaller version of the EOS 1D-X lineup. However, one of the biggest takeaway points is the debate around the sensor. The R7 features a 32.5MP sensor, so it would not make sense to drop down the resolution, which would impact wildlife photographers. Similarly, if it is bumped up to 40MP and has a stacked sensor, then it would be too close to the R5 Mk II. What we are left with, then, is a new 32.5MP stacked, backside-illuminated sensor. While the resolution stays the same, the difference would be eradicating the rolling shutter, while allowing for faster read-out speeds.
Along with the sensor, we may see a 40fps burst shooting in electronic mode, as well a new DIGIC Accelerator to improve autofocus requirements with the use of AI. This will be beneficial to wildlife photographers, especially those who want to shoot birds in flight. There is also the expectation that Canon must introduce a CFexpress Type B card support, since buffer is a challenge faced in the older model.
On the video front, the specs are expected to be as follows:
- Oversampled 7K – 4K/60p (from the 32.5MP sensor)
- 4K/120p with some crop
- 10-bit 4:2:2 in most modes
- Canon Log 3
- Improved heat management, but no active cooling
Build and Price
On the built front, the camera is expected to be similar to the R5 Mk II. It will have a better grip, control layout, and refined AF joystick, among other things. If the company sells a battery grip with cooling support, that would be a welcome change for users.
The viewfinder is expected to see a jump up to 5.76M dots from the 2.36 million dots, as well as with better refresh rates. The LCD will also see a pump in brightness and resolution. With the 10% tariffs, the Canon R7 II is said to be around $2000, far more than the $1500 price stage of the R7. The launch date is uncertain. The Canon R7 II won’t launch in spring, but likely July, August or even later, int Q4.
At the moment, it is unclear whether the R7 II will be a massive upgrade. These specifications may change over the weeks, depending on the user feedback or Canon’s own strategy. However, there is a lot of room for development for the R7 II. It remains to be seen how far Canon is willing to go.
