Should I upgrade from the Canon EOS 80D to the Canon EOS R7?
Upgrading is likely worth it. Canon's EF-EOS R adapter gives full autofocus with EF and EF-S lenses, so your existing lenses carry over.
What you gain
- 32.5MP instead of 24.2MP
- faster bursts (30fps vs 7fps)
- better video (4K 60p vs 1080p 60p)
- cleaner high ISO
- in-body stabilisation
- a lighter body (612g vs 730g)
- a mirrorless electronic viewfinder showing the exposure before you shoot, and modern subject-detection autofocus
- 6 years of newer processing and autofocus (2016 → 2022)
What you give up
- Nothing significant on paper
What it costs
| EOS R7 new | £1,049 |
| EOS R7 used (MPB, typical) | £810 |
| Your EOS 80D trade-in (rough estimate) | ≈ £310 |
| Net cost buying used | ≈ £500 |
Trade-in estimates assume about two-thirds of the typical MPB resale price; real offers vary with condition and shutter count.
Specs side by side
Canon EOS 80D specs · Canon EOS R7 specs · best lenses for the EOS R7
Other upgrade paths
Frequently asked questions
Should I upgrade from the Canon EOS 80D to the Canon EOS R7?
The upgrade is likely worth it. You gain 32.5MP instead of 24.2MP, faster bursts (30fps vs 7fps), better video (4K 60p vs 1080p 60p), cleaner high ISO.
How much does it cost to upgrade from the EOS 80D to the EOS R7?
The EOS R7 costs £1,049 new and about £810 used at MPB. Trading in a used EOS 80D might bring roughly £310, so the net cost is around £500 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).
Will my EOS 80D lenses work on the EOS R7?
Canon's EF-EOS R adapter gives full autofocus with EF and EF-S lenses, so your existing lenses carry over.