Canon R5 vs Canon T7

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon R5 and Canon T7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Canon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and T7 (24MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and T7 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The R5 was manufactured 2 years after the T7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon T7 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the R5 scores versus the T7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R5 & Canon EOS Rebel T7. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R5 Gallery & Canon T7 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R5 enjoys outer dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Canon T7 has specifications of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R5 and Canon T7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the R5 compared to the T7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and T7 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R5 and T7.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R5 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon R5 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer R5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.