Canon EOS R7 vs Canon EOS 1100D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS 1100D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS R7 were released 2022 and Canon EOS 1100D was released 2011. That is a 11 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS R7 | 2022 |
| Canon EOS 1100D | 2011 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS R7 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1100D 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.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Canon EOS R7 | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
| Canon EOS 1100D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** 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 1100D has 12,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS R7 |
33 MP
32294400 pixels 6960 x 4640 |
| Canon EOS 1100D |
12,2 MP
12166656 pixels 4272 x 2848 |
Canon EOS R7 has a 165 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1100D. 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 1100D. Canon EOS R7 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS 1100D has 100 to 6400.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS R7 | 100-32000 |
| Canon EOS 1100D | 100-6400 |
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 1100D
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 1100D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS R7 | 15 |
| Canon EOS 1100D | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS 1100D can shoot movies.
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 24% heavier than Canon EOS 1100D and its 495 gr (or 1.09 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS R7 | 612 gr 1.35 lb |
| Canon EOS 1100D | 495 gr 1.09 lb |
Canon EOS R7 vs Canon EOS 1100D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS 1100D, 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 1100D |
| Name | Canon EOS R7 | Canon EOS 1100D |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS R7 |
Canon EOS 1100D |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2011 |
| Release Date | 2022-05-24 | 2011-02-07 |
| MSRP | 1499 USD | 419 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS R7 |
Canon EOS 1100D |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS R7 |
Canon EOS 1100D |
| 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 | 4272 x 2848 pixels |
| Megapixels | 33 MP | 12,2 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC X | DIGIC 4 |
Image |
Canon EOS R7 |
Canon EOS 1100D |
| ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 100 - 6400 |
| 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 1100D |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
| Focus Points | 651 | 9 |
| 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 1100D |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 2.7” |
| Screen dots | N/A | 230000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | N/A | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.15× | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2360000 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS R7 |
Canon EOS 1100D |
| 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 | 9 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | No | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS R7 |
Canon EOS 1100D |
| Video recording | Yes | Yes |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 |
H.264 |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1280 x 720 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Canon EOS R7 |
Canon EOS 1100D |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS R7 |
Canon EOS 1100D |
| HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
| 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) |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 1100D |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6NH
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Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 660 shots | 700 shots |
| Width | 132 mm | 130 mm |
| Height | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Depth | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Weight | 612 gram | 495 gram |