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Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
64 Imaging
74 Features
93 Overall
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Canon EOS R7 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71 Imaging
52 Features
85 Overall
65

Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Announced May 2022
Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • New Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The R7 was brought out 8 years after the E-M1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R7 grades against the E-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 R7 E-M1 
IntroducedMay 2022October 2013More modern by 105 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1037kSharper screen (+583k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Canon R7

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R7 and Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 R7 E-M1 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R7 enjoys physical dimensions of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).
See the Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the R7 against the E-M1.
Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R7 and E-M1 is 64 and 71 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R7 and E-M1.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R7 will show extra detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger R7 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
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Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R7 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography advice
84
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
71
 manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R7 Street photography factors
Olympus E-M1 Street photography factors
74
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 weather proofing
 good ISO range (32,000)
 heavier than competition (612g)
77
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 includes touch focus
 environment proofing
 lighter than average (497 grams)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R7 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M1 Sports photography details
87
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 great battery pack (660 per charge)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
69
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 has phase detect AF
 low battery power (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Canon R7 Travel photography details
Olympus E-M1 Travel photography details
74
 great battery pack (660 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 sensor resolution is amazing (33MP)
 selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition (612g)
65
 lighter than average (497g)
 environment proofing
 includes touch focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 low battery power (350 CIPA)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
86
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 good ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 great battery pack (660 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
72
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
 low battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R7 Vlogging info
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging info
74
 selfie friendly display
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have mic jack
 heavier than competition (612g)
36
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has microphone port
 lighter than average (497 grams)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Olympus E-M1
 Canon EOS R7Olympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R7 Olympus OM-D E-M1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-24 2013-10-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePIC VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 651 81
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 612 grams (1.35 lbs) 497 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 757
Other
Battery life 660 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail cost $1,499 $799