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Garmin Varia RCT715 Black 2022
Video 1080p
ibis false
weather sealed true
weight g 147
26 Overall Score
Price CA$420
About This Camera
- See and record whats behind you with a built-in camera that saves footage automatically if it detects an incident. Capture sharp, clear video in 1080p at 30 fps, or set resolution at 720p to extend battery life for longer rides. Easily view footage and control the camera via the Varia mobile app. Automatically detects incidents and saves footage before, during and after events if it detects an incident. Rearview radar detects vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters) away and integrates with your Edge bike computer, select Garmin wearables or the Varia app on your paired compatible smartphone to provide alerts
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average social proof (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average video (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average sensor (26th percentile) 26th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 30 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
Value & Pricing
May 20, 2026 CA$420
vs Competition
| Spec | Garmin Varia RCT715 | Canon EOS R EOS R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-S20 X-S20 | Sony a6700 a6700 | Nikon Zf Zf | OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | - | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 32.5MP full-frame | 26.1MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 117 | 759 | 273 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 20 | 11 | 14 | 30 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 147 | 609 | 410 | 411 | 630 | 370 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin Varia RCT715 | 33.7 | 36.1 | 68.4 | 29.1 | 21.1 | 25.8 | 44.9 | 26 | 57.4 | 18.4 | 32.4 |
| Canon EOS R EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.4 | 88 | 94.9 | 93.1 | 89.6 | 58.8 | 96.6 | 99.2 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-S20 X-S20 Compare | 77.7 | 74.9 | 75.7 | 85.5 | 93.9 | 92.7 | 98.4 | 99.4 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 93.5 |
| Sony a6700 a6700 Compare | 95.7 | 83 | 90.8 | 94.7 | 89.6 | 91 | 95.2 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 84.7 |
| Nikon Zf Zf Compare | 82.8 | 89.5 | 95.4 | 82.4 | 80.2 | 53.8 | 91.6 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Compare | 78.9 | 95.8 | 90.3 | 85.5 | 76.8 | 41.7 | 87.7 | 84.3 | 85.4 | 94.6 | 96.1 |
Usage Scores
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