In a widely anticipated move, Canon has announced two new APS-C crop-sensor cameras, the EOS R7 and EOS R10, their first APS-C cameras to join the RF-Mount EOS R Series line-up of cameras.
Along with the cameras, Canon as also announced a new series of RF-S lenses that are optimized for use with the smaller APS-C sensor size but can also be mounted on regular EOS R Series cameras.
Both cameras feature many of the same features, however, there are some notable differences between the two, with the EOS R7 offering more “professional” type features when compared to the EOS R10.
interestingly, Canon has chosen to go with a new chassis design for both cameras, one that isn’t simply a rehashing of existing EOS R series bodies.
If comparing to previous EOS DSLR cameras, the EOS R7 would be logically considered to be the spiritual successor of the EOS 7D camera family.
The EOS R7 features a 32.5 MP APS-C sensor, offering a 1.6x crop factor when compared to Canon’s full-frame models.
It also utilizes Canon’s latest DIGIC X processor allowing it to shoot at up to 15 frames per second (FPS) when in mechanical shutter mode and up to 30 FPS when using the electronic shutter.
The Dual Pixel CMOS AF is a more basic version of the system found on the EOS R3 camera, covering approximately 100% of the width and height of the sensor and offering up to 651 AF zones for stills and 527 AF zones for video.
On the video side, the R7 can record 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K) over the full width of the sensor, 4K/60p sub sampled over the full width (or with 1.81x crop), as well as 1080p at up to 120 fps.
It can also shoot in 10-bit as well as Canon’s H.265 / HEVC C-Log 3 format to the R7’s dual UHS-II SD card slots with no 30 minute recording limit.
On the exterior, the body features a 3″ multi angle LCD touchscreen (1.62 million dots), multi-function hotshoe (for external Speedlights or external microphone), and joystick control and is also moisture and dust resistant.
Connectivity includes both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth allowing for remote control using the Canon EOS Utility or the ability to view images using the Canon Connect App on a smartphone. It also supports print from Wi-Fi printers.
It also boasts a USB Type-C port, HMDI micro out port, 3.5mm mic jack and 3.5mm headphone jack.
Finally, in addition to the new RF-S lenses, the R7 is compatible with all RF lenses as well as existing EF and EF-S lenses using any of the EF-EOS R lens mount adapters.
EOS R7 Key Features
The new Canon EOS R10 would logically be comparable to Canon’s existing Rebel line of DSLR cameras and probably their M50 Mark II mirrorless camera as well.
Slightly smaller and lighter than the EOS R7, Canon states that the EOS R10 body weighs less than than a 1/2 kilogram (slightly under 1lbs) with the battery and memory card installed.
It features a newly developed 24.2-megapixel APS-C sensor with the same 1.6x crop factor as the EOS R7 model.
Unlike the R7, this camera doesn’t feature In-body stabilization (IBIS), but it does share the same DIGIX X processor and can shoot at up to 15 fps with the mechanical shutter and 23 fps when using the electronic shutter.
The Dual Pixel CMOS AF offers the same benefits and features as found on the R7 model above.
In terms of video performance, the R10 can shoot 10-bit 4k at up to 30 fps (oversampled from 6K) using the full width of the sensor, again with no 30 minute limit, but doesn’t offer C-Log or RAW video recording options.
Also, the R10 only features one UHS-II SD card slot, unlike the dual slots found on the R7 model.
Unlike the R7 model, the R10 features a pop-up flash that can be disabled when a compatible speedlight is attached to the hotshoe.
Connectivity includes both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth allowing for remote control using the Canon EOS Utility or the ability to view images using the Canon Connect App on a smartphone. It also supports print from Wi-Fi printers.
It also boasts a USB 2.0 port, HMDI micro out port and 3.5mm mic jack, but is missing the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Finally, in addition to the new RF-S lenses, the EOS R10 is compatible with all RF lenses as well as existing EF and EF-S lenses using any of the EF-EOS R lens mount adapters.
Along with the new cameras, Canon also announced the first two of their new RF-S series lenses, the RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and the RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM.
These new lenses feature the same RF mount as found on their full-frame counterparts, but have been optimized for use with APS-C sensors.
Both lenses offer 100% x 100% Dual Pixel CMOS AF coverage for APS-C sensors and because they feature the RF mount, they can also be used with other R Series full-frame cameras offering 80% x 80% Dual Pixel CMOS AF coverage (1.6x crop).
They also both feature built-in optical Image Stabilization, with the RF-S 18-45mm lens providing up to 4 stops of shake correction and the RF-S 18–150mm providing up to 4.5 stops of shake correction.
When paired with an R-Series camera with In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), the Coordinated IS feature allows for up to 6 stops of correction with the RF-S 18-45mm and up to 6.5 stops of correction with the RF-S 18–150mm.
The RF-S 18-45mm lens includes two aspheric elements as well as Canon’s Super Spectra Coating to minimize ghosting and flare.
The RF-S 18–150mm features two aspheric elements and one Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) glass element as well as Canon’s Super Spectra Coating to minimize ghosting and flare.
