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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Canon EOS 7D webpage
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
Canon 7D Mark II
7D vs 7D Mark II
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Canon G1X Mark II
G1X vs G1X Mark II
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Model Number: |
7D |
G1X |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$1699.00 |
$799.99 |
Street Price: |
$1,499.00 |
$575.66 |
Date Available: |
2009-09-30 |
2012-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
51.7 oz
(1,467 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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19.2 oz
(543 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.8 x
4.4 x
2.9 in.
(148 x
111 x
74 mm)
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4.6 x
3.2 x
2.5 in.
(117 x
81 x
65 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
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Effective Megapixels: |
18.0 |
14.3 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
1.5 inch |
Sensor size: |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
261.8mm2 (18.70mm x 14.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.30 microns |
4.30 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.6x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
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Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
66 |
60 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.0 |
21.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.7 |
10.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
854 |
644 |
Image Resolution: |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 3888 x 2592
(10.1 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 2592 x 1728
(4.5 MP,
3:2) |
4352 x 3264
(14.2 MP,
4:3), 4352 x 2904
(12.6 MP,
3:2), 4352 x 2448
(10.7 MP,
16:9), 3264 x 3264
(10.7 MP,
1:1), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2048
(6.3 MP,
3:2), 3072 x 1728
(5.3 MP,
16:9), 2304 x 2304
(5.3 MP,
1:1), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1064
(1.7 MP,
3:2), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1), 2608 x 3264
(8.5 MP,
Other), 1840 x 2304
(4.2 MP,
Other), 960 x 1200
(1.2 MP,
Other), 384 x 480
(0.2 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
8.0 |
4.5 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (60p/50p)
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1920x1080 (24p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
.MOV (H.264) |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Canon EF/EF-S |
n/a |
Lens: |
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
45 -
216mm
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28 -
112mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
28 -
135mm
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15.1 -
60.4mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.80x |
4.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
f/2.8 (W) / f/5.8 (T) - f/16, with built-in ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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20 -
70 cm
7.9 -
27.6 in
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Filter Thread: |
72.0mm |
58.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
Adapter |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Phase-Detection: AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 19 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point |
Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Real-image optical viewfinder with diopter adjustment |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.63x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.00x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800 |
Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2500K - 10,000K |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9.4% at center), Spot (2.3% at center) |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Creative Auto, 3 Custom User Settings |
Movie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Sports, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist; Creative Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap |
Self Timer: |
10 or 2 seconds |
1 - 30 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
No |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
E-TTL II |
Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens aperture dependent |
Auto ISO: 1.6-23 ft. (W), 3.3-10.2 ft. (T) (50cm-7.0m (W), 1.0-3.1m (T)) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
Hot-Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
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Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / CF2 |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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No UHS support |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG |
14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
.MOV (H.264) |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wired or Wireless |
Optional RS-60E3 |
Connections (extended): |
N3-type push-in terminal, HDMI mini out, external microphone jack, extension system terminal for WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter |
Mini HDMI, remote jack (for optional RS60-E3 wired remote switch) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
2.67 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
<0.3 |
3.46 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
22 |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.32 |
3.57 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
8.0 |
4.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
22 |
6 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
8.0 |
1.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
16 |
Unlimited |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
7.9 |
0.8 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
6 |
Unlimited |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.13 seconds |
0.70 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.68 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
1.10 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.202 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.083 seconds |
0.412 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.24 seconds |
1.16 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.061 seconds |
0.094 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View lag:
Full Autofocus "Quick Mode" (Phase Detect) = 0.986s
Full Autofocus "Live Mode" (Contrast Detect = 1.103s
Prefocused = 0.202s |
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Startup Time: |
0.4 seconds |
1.9 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.1 seconds |
2.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.7 seconds |
5.9 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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250 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
800 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary NB-10L |
Usable Battery Types: |
LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble
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1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
Canon Solutions Disc version 21.0 (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch, Memory Card utility, WFT Utility, Original Data Security Tool |
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP2/SP3 / Vista, Mac OS X 10.4-10.5 |
Windows XP SP3/Vista/7, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
8 fps continuous mode, all new 19-point AF system, built-in flash can be wireless master, dual-axis electronic level. |
Optical Image Stabilization, 1.5-inch 14-megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5, HS System, Full HD Video (1080p24), 14-bit RAW, High-Speed Burst HQ (4.5 fps for 6 frames), HDR mode, Flash Hot-shoe. |