Will the Canon R7 Mk II Have a 40MP Sensor?

When the Canon EOS R7 was launched, people stood divided about the camera, as it was an APS-C offering from the company. But it wasn’t after the reviews that one began to appreciate the device and the specifications it offered. It has been three years since we heard anything from Canon about R7’s successor, the Canon R7 Mk II. However, it now appears there are a few unofficial reports that provide insight into what the camera could be. Here is a look at what one can expect.

According to Canon Rumors, the Canon R7 Mk II is expected to arrive somewhere between the Q3 or Q4 of 2025. However, one can’t know the exact dates, as a launch can be postponed based on varied challenges in the market. In the meantime, the Canon R7 Mk II is said to have some exciting features, especially since its older brother had a few features borrowed from the mighty R3.

1. High-Res Sensor: The Canon R7 had a 32MP sensor, so it is said the new Canon R7 Mark II may have a 40MP sensor. The extra megapixels will help photographers to get more details, while allowing them to also crop without the fear of losing resolution.
2. No Shutter: Another thing the report states is the lack of a mechanical shutter. Instead, the proposed camera will rely on an e-shutter, which will make the read-out speed much better.
3. 8K Video: The Canon R7 captures 4K video, so it is natural that its update will have better video capabilities. At the moment, it is reportedly 8K, which will offer more flexibility to hybrid shooters.
4. Body: Ergonomically, the Canon R7 Mk II could have a body like the Canon R5 II. It also means the cooling grip seen on the R5 II will also be compatible. The body of the camera will be slightly bigger than the R7, but it will be lightweight. There are also reports of CFexpress Type B slot, along with the UHS-II SD. However, since there is no CFexpress card in the R5 II, we aren’t sure if it will be seen on the newer camera.

So far, these are the reported specs we can expect. However, we aren’t sure whether the final product will have all of these changes, some, or none. When it comes to reports, the specs change, so take everything with a pinch of salt. However, there are a few things we hope the R7 Mk II does better:

• Better scene recognition for wildlife photography and vehicle detection for trains
• Improved exposure preview in low light
• Include a semi-stacked sensor, which can increase readout speed and reduce noise
• Include a truly blackout-free shutter outside of the electronic shutter mode
• IBIS detection on a tripod
• Better non-L lenses for APS-C cameras
• Ability to quickly set and wire the scene detection to a button
• Better firmware updates, which are at par with newer cameras

Canon has proved that they can make great APS-C cameras, but the company needs to work on its non-L lens ecosystem, and improve its firmware updates, When the R7 was launched, we loved the camera, but when the updates came, we realized that some features were working better with the R8 or the R6 II. That shouldn’t happen, as it often limits some photographers. At the same time, our hope is that the Canon R7 Mk II is not another device created to sway the content creator crowd.