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Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
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Canon EOS R7 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
73

Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Announced May 2022
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon R7 and Olympus E-M1X, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R7 was released 3 years after the E-M1X which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the R7 scores versus the E-M1X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 R7 E-M1X 
IntroducedMay 2022January 2019Newer by 41 months
Display resolution1620k1037kCrisper display (+583k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Canon R7

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R7 and Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 R7 E-M1X 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R7 provides outer measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1X has sizing of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R7 and Olympus E-M1X in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the R7 versus the E-M1X.
Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R7 and E-M1X is 64 and 54 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R7 and E-M1X.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R7 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R7 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern R7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R7 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography factors
85
 focusing manually
 amazing MP (33MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
76
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R7
Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
74
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 weather proofing
 great high ISO (32,000)
 more heavy than competitors (612g)
67
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 weather sealing
 good high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than competition in class (997g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R7 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography factors
87
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (33 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (660 shots)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
80
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (60.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery pack (870 shots)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R7
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
74
 better than average battery power (660 shots)
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 amazing MP (33 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors (612g)
68
 better than average battery pack (870 shots)
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition in class (997g)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R7
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
86
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (33MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 great high ISO (32,000)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (660 per charge)
 2 card slots
79
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 better than average battery pack (870 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R7 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging highlights
74
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone support
 more heavy than competitors (612g)
68
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
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Canon R7 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Olympus E-M1X
 Canon EOS R7Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R7 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-24 2019-01-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images    
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 651 121
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 35 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 612 gr (1.35 pounds) 997 gr (2.20 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 660 shots 870 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Double UHS-II SD card slot -
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail price $1,499 $2,999