Canon EOS R7 Mark II Rumored Specifications Round-up

[Canon Rumors]

I have been writing a fair bit about the EOS R7 Mark II in recent weeks, and with good reason. It's good clickbait, and many people who may be interested haven't been following along yet.. That said, I am trying to be as truthful as I possibly can while stoking the rumors. A little hype […]

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[JustGunner]

So we are expecting an R6mk3 pricing? Then it will be disappointing if it doesn't have a BSI stacked sensor.

 

[zapper]

The 7D mkii's price at introduction in 2014 was $1800. That's $2484 in 2026 dollars. The Nikon D500 was $2000 in 2016 - $2723 in 2026 dollars. If the R7 mkii is really a pro-grade APS-C body, as those DSLRs were, then I would be willing to pay in the $2500-$2700 range.

 

[neuroanatomist]

The 7D mkii's price at introduction in 2014 was $1800. That's $2484 in 2026 dollars. The Nikon D500 was $2000 in 2016 - $2723 in 2026 dollars. If the R7 mkii is really a pro-grade APS-C body, as those DSLRs were, then I would be willing to pay in the $2500-$2700 range.

That's not necessarily how inflation affects launch prices. The 5DIII launched in 2012 at $3500, that's $4975 in 2026 dollars (and was $4870 in 2024 dollars when it launched). Inflation is not the only factor, what the market will bear, tariffs, etc., also factor in. I suspect that means an R7II will cost less $2500, even if Canon has to eliminate features to lower the cost of goods.

 

[justaCanonuser]

If the rumored spec list turns out to be what we will get in the package, I'd be happy to pay 2000+ Euros (1.00 USD is currently about 0.86 EUR). Btw I got my 5D3 in 2012 for 3250,- EUR, one of the first copies the local (pro & prosumer) shop in Frankfurt had available (just in time for a trip to Norway).

 

[jeff89]

$2399 and I’m in, will need to pick up a discounted R7, as a backup to my current R7 for the Ikelite housing. Even with not being to fit the R7-II into the existing housing, I prefer the full-sized body to fit in my mits, not a fan of dainty bodies. The 39MP and precapture, will be a great wildlife/birder camera, it fits nicely in the Canon lineup, I think Canon sell loads of these, as apparently they are with R7, based on the lack of discounts despite its short comings.

 

[dwkdnvr]

I think that if you try to look 'as objectively as possible' at the competition, the 2 benchmark stacked-sensor crop cameras in the market are the OM-1 MkII and the Fuji X-H2S. The OM-1 has a post-tariff list price of $2399US (although is usually discounted now) and the X-H2S has a list price of $2899US. Given that, *if* the R7II is truly a fully stacked sensor, I don't see how it isn't going to be in that range - call it $2500 for convenience.

I suspect that means an R7II will cost less $2500, even if Canon has to eliminate features to lower the cost of goods.

The most obvious way to eliminate features or lower prices is to use a partially stacked sensor rather than fully stacked. Which they may do. But in the article they're very explicitly indicating a fully stacked sensor with R5II level readout speeds - not partially stacked with R6III readout speeds. Canon may be able to squeeze a bit and target something like $2299 rather than $2499+, but I think that if they wanted to stay under $2000US they wouldn't be looking at a fully stacked body.

In my view the most interesting aspect is the use of the 39MP sensor that matches 8k UHD requirements and would seem to indicate intent to deliver significant video features. Canon's APS-C lens lineup doesn't really seem to justify positioning it as a comprehensive Super35 platform, though. Are we going to see an indication of a more aggressive RF-S lens buildout, or would Canon do the usual "our FF lenses are what you should be looking at"

 

[bloblom]

DIGIC Accelerator
May be required to achieve the sensor readout speed

I don't believe the DIGIC Accelerator itself can increase readout speed, this is almost entirely driven by the sensor's internal architecture.
The DIGIC Accelerator eliminates processing bottlenecks by taking over real-time AI, AF, and exposure calculations. This allows the DIGIC X to focus exclusively on image processing, ensuring it can keep pace with the massive data stream generated by a stacked sensor.

So it should be understood the other way around: if the R7 Mark II has a stacked sensor (i.e. fast readout speed), a DIGIC Accelerator may be required to achieve 40 FPS electronic shutter and pre-capture.

Remember, the R3 did not need a DIGIC Accelerator to achieve ~5ms readout, but it topped out at 30 fps and did not support pre-capture

 

[EOSR7MkII]

I have recently noticed discounts for the EOS R7 in Germany, where many stores, including Foto Koch, Foto Erhardt, Kamera Express, Calumet, AC-Foto and many other big names, are all offering it for 1111€ at the moment. It seems like the release is creeping closer, and retailers are starting to clear their inventories! The unified pricing hints at a potential coordination from Canon, at least in my eyes (the price had previously sat at 1299€ for all of those retailers).

At the same time, the mention of some "over the top features" reminded me of a thought I had when reading an article about the R7 II last summer; that potentially the R7 II would be the first camera to be equipped with Canon's answer to the screen articulation mechanism found on the Sony α7R V and α7 III, but to circumvent their patent on the mechanism, the hinge system would potentially be swapped. Meaning that the "hind hinge" (not immediately visible) would be the one on the side, and the up- and down tilting mechanism would act as the "front hinge". Sony has implemented it the other way around. This would still allow the full range of motion, but to an on-looker, would look like an up/down tilting screen only when not flipped out. Said article from last August talked about exactly that:

• The rear LCD appears to be able to tip up and down, though we don't see it flipped to the side as we're used to in the Canon world.

Personally, such a screen tilting mechanism would be highly appreciated by me, a welcome upgrade over the flip-out-and-rotate screen of the R7 (and any other APS-C or FF Canon mirrorless camera, excluding you, R100).

If the Mark II has all these rumored features and specs, it surely is going to be a beast of a camera that will sell in record numbers.

 

[Canis Lupus]

We got what we paid for when we bought the R7. It was way too cheap to follow up the 7Dii. Looks like we are on track now. Sensor speed like R5ii or faster, and the rest of the specs is just what I wanted to hear. Add a similar view-finder as the R5ii and I`m very glad. I hope Canon moves the stil/video switch to the right side. The R5ii`s switch is at the wrong side. The R7`s main switch combined with photo and video got a lot of negative comments. But it worked very well when you got used to it -better than at the R5ii`s video switch. But people has different needs, so why do not make the main switch programmable - video or lock, photo and off! Three wheels are a must. Idon`t understand why Canon made the R7 with only two. Plenty of full programmable knobs, included turning on and off the pre capture by a knob, not just in the menu.

 

[PinholeR5]

Would love those rumored specs to be true.

 

[David - Sydney]

$2399 and I’m in, will need to pick up a discounted R7, as a backup to my current R7 for the Ikelite housing. Even with not being to fit the R7-II into the existing housing, I prefer the full-sized body to fit in my mits, not a fan of dainty bodies. The 39MP and precapture, will be a great wildlife/birder camera, it fits nicely in the Canon lineup, I think Canon sell loads of these, as apparently they are with R7, based on the lack of discounts despite its short comings.

I was surprised that Ikelite offered an upgrade option for the R5ii vs R5. A new backplate was needed so it reduced the cost vs a new housing.
The upgrade removed the ability to power on/off within the housing but should not be an issue as long as the camera is turned on before assembly.

The upgrade option was only offered after the new body was released so you may be in luck for an upgrade vs a new housing.
If there are major ergonomic changes in size similar to R6 then a new housing would be substantially larger.

 

[David - Sydney]

I have recently noticed discounts for the EOS R7 in Germany, where many stores, including Foto Koch, Foto Erhardt, Kamera Express, Calumet, AC-Foto and many other big names, are all offering it for 1111€ at the moment. It seems like the release is creeping closer, and sellers are starting to clear their inventories! The unified pricing hints at a potential coordination from Canon, at least in my eyes (the price had previously sat at 1299€ for all of those sellers).

It is entirely likely that Canon/retailers will continue to sell new R7 in parallel with R7ii for some time to come.
The R7 price will go to a new lower price point and given the Ritz's big feature (and price) difference then the R7 could be selling for a long time to come.
The R5 is still on sale and it has been >18 months now since R5ii release. I don't see a good reason for Canon to stop selling the R5 for a long time to come. B&H are still selling A7v and iv and iii new at ~USD500 difference between each

 

[eosuser1234]

I am fairly confident, Canon will have a cheaper Japanese retail price than in the United States or Europe. Due to the weak yen, if they want any chance to succeed domestically in their backyard, they will need to set the retail at 300,000yen or below. Japanese will not pay more than that for an APS-C. It would likely be $2400-$2600USD. Everyone knows in May, the USA interest will fall quickly devalue the dollar after J.P. is out of his position. To get the camera at the best price convert your USD to YEN now, while the rate is in your favor. It will be camera industry biggest drop of the year.

 

[eosuser1234]

The only APSC camera to have specs close to this would be the Fujifilm XH2S. Too bad the focusing on it was not up to par.

 

[zapper]

I suspect that means an R7II will cost less $2500, even if Canon has to eliminate features to lower the cost of goods.

Could be, but I would rather have an uncompromised 7D successor at $3000 than a crippled one at <$2500.

 

[neuroanatomist]

Could be, but I would rather have an uncompromised 7D successor at $3000 than a crippled one at <$2500.

No doubt. But Canon doesn’t care what you, personally, would rather have. They care about what the market as a whole wants, and history shows they are pretty good at determining that.

 

[DhlcadR6]

Hoping for DIGIC XI as Sony's new BIONZ on a7v shows newer architecture greatly improves battery life. And I think 2000USD is a good position, sits between R6ii and R6iii.

I don't think I will trade R7 for R7ii, just keep R7 as my backup.

 

[Stig Nygaard]

Hoping for DIGIC XI as Sony's new BIONZ on a7v shows newer architecture greatly improves battery life.

I think Canon has skipped the numbering, and considers the "X" in "DIGIC X" to be part of the name of their processor type (or a "platform name"), not a version number. Also the processor has already been updated several times since its launch in 2020.

I vaguely remember Canon saying the "X" is part of the name now, back in some interview when it launched.

But versionnumber or not. Better battery life would of course always be very welcome.

 

[koenkooi]

Hoping for DIGIC XI as Sony's new BIONZ on a7v shows newer architecture greatly improves battery life. And I think 2000USD is a good position, sits between R6ii and R6iii. [...]

The Digic X variant introduced in the R6II and R8 made a massive leap in effiency, video recording suddenly used half the power as before. That meant the R8 could record the same quality as my R5, for the same amount of time. But using the puny LP-E17!

I get the impression than instead of doing the same thing, but at less power, Canon cranks up the AF speed. So you end up with pretty much the same CIPA rating, even if the chip is vastly more efficient.

I would hope that Canon will choose to extend battery life with newer models, but I fear they want bigger numbers in other areas.