Canon EOS R7 vs Canon EOS 1000D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS 1000D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Type of camera

Canon EOS R7 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1000D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS R7 has a 33 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1000D has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS R7 has a 220 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1000D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS R7 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1000D. Canon EOS R7 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS 1000D has 100 to 1600.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R7 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R7
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1000D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS R7 can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1000D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS R7. Unfortunately Canon EOS 1000D does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS R7 weighs 612 gr (equal to 1.35 lb) which is 22% heavier than Canon EOS 1000D and its 502 gr (or 1.11 lb).

Canon EOS R7 vs Canon EOS 1000D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS 1000D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Canon EOS R7	Canon EOS 1000D
Name	Canon EOS R7	Canon EOS 1000D
Manufacturer	Canon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS R7	Canon EOS 1000D
Release Year	2022	2008
Release Date	2022-05-24	2008-06-10
MSRP	1499 USD	729 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS R7	Canon EOS 1000D
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Canon EOS R7	Canon EOS 1000D
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6960 x 4640 pixels	3888 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels	33 MP	10,1 MP
Image Processor	DIGIC X	DIGIC 3
Image	Canon EOS R7	Canon EOS 1000D
ISO Range	100 - 32000	100 - 1600
White Balance Presets	6	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift)	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Canon EOS R7	Canon EOS 1000D
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	651	7
Lens Mount	Canon RF See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Canon EOS R7	Canon EOS 1000D
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	N/A
Screen size	3”	2.5”
Screen dots	N/A	230000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	N/A	N/A
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.15×	0.81× (0.51× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	2360000	N/A
Photography features	Canon EOS R7	Canon EOS 1000D
Frames per second	15 fps	3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	13 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Canon EOS R7	Canon EOS 1000D
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 H.265	N/A
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Canon EOS R7	Canon EOS 1000D
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Canon EOS R7	Canon EOS 1000D
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz), with Bluetooth 4.2)	No
Remote Control	Yes (Wired, wireless or IR)	Yes (E3 connector)
GPS	Yes Optional via GPS Receiver GP-E2	No
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS R7	Canon EOS 1000D
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6NH	Canon LP-E5 Li-Ion
Battery Life (CIPA)	660 shots	N/A
Width	132 mm	126 mm
Height	90 mm	98 mm
Depth	92 mm	65 mm
Weight	612 gram	502 gram