The Canon EOS R family receives two new members, who will seek to conquer the mid and mid-high range of mirrorless cameras.
These are the new EOS R7 and EOS R10, which join the other models in this series of cameras. The main novelty? It is Canon’s first foray into the world of mirrorless with APS-C sensors (that is, with smaller sensors than the full-frame ones that other cameras have).
But these cameras are not only interesting because of that, but also because the Japanese manufacturer wants them to replace their DSLRs with mirror and APS-C sensor that have been on the market for some time, namely the mythical 7D Mark II, and the 90D.
Both cameras have CMOS sensors, although the difference is in the resolution. The R10 is the entry model, and It is equipped with a 24.2 megapixel sensor, while the R7 incorporates a 32.5 MP one. Both come with the new DIGIC X processor, and are capable of capturing up to 15 frames per second with the mechanical shutter, while with the electronic one we find some changes: 23 fps for the R10, and 30 fps for the R7.
Similarly, both are capable of recording in 4K at 30 and 60 frames per second, with no recording limit. Of course, the most basic one records in this last configuration with a crop of 1.56 increases.
Another fundamental difference between the R10 and the R7 is in the area of stabilization, since the latter includes an in-body stabilization system (IBIS), although, yes, both incorporate electronic stabilization. Finally, the R10 has a built-in flash, while the other doesn’t.
In addition to these two cameras, Canon took the opportunity to introduce its first RF mount lenses compatible with these smaller sensors: the RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM (24-72mm full-frame equivalent), and the RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM — which is equivalent to a 24-240mm.
While these are tailored to account for the 1.6x crop that the sensor delivers (compared to a full-size one), Canon claims that the other RF mount lenses are also compatible with these cameras.
Finally, as far as prices are concerned, we have to the EOS R10 will start at USD $980 (body only), and will go up to $1379, which includes the 18-150mm. The body of the R7 will cost about USD $1499, and $1899 with the same lens mentioned above. Availability? End of this year.
On the other hand, when it comes to lenses, the RF-S18-45mm will cost $300, while the RF-S18-150mm goes up to $479, and both will be available at the same time as the cameras.