Canon EOS R7 and R10: Next-Gen APS-C Cameras Unveiled

The Canon EOS R7 and EOS R10 are the new generation of entry-level and mid-level cameras with an APS-C sensor, 1.6x cropping and Dual Pixel AF in both photo modes. These cameras are also aimed at film and video makers with 10-bit 4:2:2 video modes.

The Canon EOS R7 has a 32.5MP sensor with IBIS 5-axis optical shake and can record up to 4K60 video without cropping and with Canon Log 3. There are also new zoom lenses for the APS-C kit of cameras - the RF-S 18-45mm and 18- 150mm.

Canon EOS R7 Camera

The Canon EOS R7 features a 32.5MP CMOS sensor with APS-C size (1.6x crop factor). The sensor is equipped with a 5-axis IBIS anti-shake system that achieves up to 7 degrees of shake correction for more stable handheld videos and sharper images at slow shutter speeds.

When it comes to still images, the camera can achieve up to 15 fps with a mechanical shutter shutter and up to 30 fps with an electronic shutter. Canon Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus covers 100% of the sensor and works in photo and video mode.

Video Modes on the Canon R7

The Canon R7 can record up to 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) video (without internal DCI 4K mode) at up to 60 fps without cropping. There's also a 4K UHD Fine mode which will produce a better looking image by sampling the entire 7K sensor, but it only works at 24, 25 or 30 frames per second and may also cause the camera to overheat in certain environments.

As for shooting Full HD video, it reaches a rate of up to 120 frames per second. All video modes in Canon's compressed IPB codec at up to 230Mbps (4K60) without C-Log 3 and up to 340Mbps (4K60) with C-Log 3 playback.

The good news is that there is no limit to the video recording time and this is unlike Canon cameras which record video for a limited time of 29 minutes and then cut out. Canon also includes a Canon Log 3 (C-Log 3) image profile in the camera. When recording with C-Log 3, the resulting clips are 10-bit 4:2:2 H.265 files in MP4 format. There are, of course, 8-bit 4:2:0 H.264 modes available when Canon Log 3 is turned off.

Camera body and connectivity on the Canon EOS R7

The camera body features a 2.36 million-dot OLED viewfinder with 100% coverage as well as a 3-inch display with touch screen. When it comes to ports, unfortunately, there's still a micro HDMI port for video output, and there's also a USB Type-C (3.2 gen 2) port for connectivity and power, as well as two 3.5mm jacks for headphones and external microphones.

The Canon EOS R7 also features dual UHS-II SD memory card slots and a multi-function hot connection jack, so it looks like users will be able to use the TASCAM XLR module for extended audio inputs and control. The camera body weighs 590 grams with the battery and memory card. The camera uses LP-E6 (and later, higher capacity) batteries.

Canon EOS R10 - Smallest body in the EOS R line of cameras

The Canon EOS R10 is a compact camera body with a 24.2 MP CMOS sensor the same size as APS-C and 1.6x crop factor but without IBIS. The camera can also achieve up to 15 frames per second using a mechanical shutter.

When it comes to video recording, the camera does not have Canon Log 3, but it does offer 10-bit 4:2:2 H.265 recording modes when HDR PQ is turned on. Video mode goes up to 4K UHD 60fps, but this mode has additional cropping.

Also in the camera is a full-sensing 4K UHD mode (6K sampled) which is available in 24, 25, 30, and interestingly also at 50 fps. The camera shoots Full HD video at up to 120fps, and all video modes are in compressed IPB mode at bitrates up to 340Mbps (4K 60fps with HDR PQ turned on).

And unlike the larger EOS R7, the R10 has only one UHS-II SD card slot. It has the same OLED viewfinder and a 3-inch touch screen that can be flipped. Connectivity is similar to the EOS R7, but the R10 does not have a headphone jack. This camera uses smaller LP-E17 batteries. Weighing in at 0.94 pounds (426 grams) and including battery and memory card, the camera body is smaller than the EOS R7.

Canon RF 18-45mm and 18-150mm Lenses

Besides my camera, Canon has released two new RF-S jack-type lenses that have been optimized to fit the smaller APS-C sensor size:

• RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM (29-72mm equivalent full-frame focal length)
• RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STMRF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens (29-240mm full-frame equivalent focal length)

These lenses come standard with new cameras. It will also, of course, be available separately to offer a budget option for other EOS R bodies, such as the C70 or Canon full-frame cameras in APS-C mode.

Are Canon EF-M cameras a thing of the past?

We already know that Canon is starting to neglect older DSLRs with an EF connection jack and is slowly but completely switching to mirrorless cameras. By introducing these entry-level APS-C EOS R cameras, I think Canon is sending another clear signal that the company is beginning to consider ending its line of Canon EF-M mirrorless cameras. Nothing has been said about that officially yet, but I expect the announcement to come sooner rather than later. I don't find that too surprising in the end: I suppose it's easier for Canon to focus only on one lens mount and offer cameras in all price ranges within that one mount. What's your opinion? Let us know in the comments below.

Canon R7 and R10 camera price

The Canon EOS R7 body-only camera will retail for $1,499, and is also available in a kit with 18-150mm lenses for $1,899. The Canon EOS R10 will retail for $979.99 and kits will be available for $1,099 (camera with 18-45mm lens) and $1,379 (camera with 18-150mm lens).

Both new lenses will be available separately as well. The RF-S 18-45mm will retail for $299.99 and the RF-S 18-150mm will retail for $479. All new products can be pre-ordered right now and will ship in late 2022.

Do you use cameras from the EOS R line in your photography? What do you think of the new EOS R7 and R10 camera? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section below the article.