Canon EOS R7 vs Canon EOS Rebel T3

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS Rebel T3. 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 Rebel T3 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 Rebel T3 has 12,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS R7 has a 165 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel T3. 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 Rebel T3. Canon EOS R7 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS Rebel T3 has 100 to 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 Rebel T3

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 Rebel T3 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.

In this case, both Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS Rebel T3 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 Rebel T3 and its 495 gr (or 1.09 lb).

Canon EOS R7 vs Canon EOS Rebel T3 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS Rebel T3, 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 Rebel T3
Name	Canon EOS R7	Canon EOS Rebel T3
Manufacturer	Canon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS R7	Canon EOS Rebel T3
Release Year	2022	2011
Release Date	2022-05-24	2011-02-07
MSRP	1499 USD	499 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS R7	Canon EOS Rebel T3
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Canon EOS R7	Canon EOS Rebel T3
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 Rebel T3
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 Rebel T3
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 Rebel T3
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 Rebel T3
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 Rebel T3
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 H.265	Motion JPEG 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 Rebel T3
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Canon EOS R7	Canon EOS Rebel T3
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 Rebel T3
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6NH	Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
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