- APS-C 332.3mm2
- 18.0 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
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| Links | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prices: | Compare Prices | Compare Prices |
| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Canon EOS 7D webpage |
Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Leica M (Typ 240)
M (Typ 240) vs M10 |
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| Successor: |
Canon 7D Mark II
7D vs 7D Mark II |
Leica M11
M10 vs M11 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | 7D | M10 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Rangefinder |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $1699.00 | $6595.00 |
| Street Price: | $1,499.00 | $7,995.00 |
| Date Available: | 2009-09-30 | 2017-01-19 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
51.7 oz
(1,467 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
23.3 oz
(660 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.8 x
4.4 x
2.9 in. (148 x 111 x 74 mm) |
5.5 x
3.1 x
1.5 in. (139 x 80 x 39 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 18.0 | 24.0 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) | 864mm2 (36mm x 24mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.30 microns | 6.05 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 66 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.0 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.7 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 854 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| 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) |
5952 x 3968
(23.6 MP,
3:2), 4256 x 2832 (12.1 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, lossless compressed), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.0 | 5.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | No |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (60p/50p) |
|
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264) | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | Leica M bayonet |
| Lens: | Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 45 - 216mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 28 - 135mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.80x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) | Varies with lens used |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 72.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | No |
| Auto Focus Type: | Phase-Detection: AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 19 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point | N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | n/a |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.73x magnification; Optional Visoflex Electronic Viewfinder |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | 0.73x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.00x | 0.73x |
| Display | ||
| 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) | 1,036,800 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 50000 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800 | Auto, ISO 100 to 50,000 in 1/3 EV steps from ISO 200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2500K - 10,000K | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, Fluorescent warm, Fluorescent cool, Flash, Color Temperature Setting (2000-13100K), Manual |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 125 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9.4% at center), Spot (2.3% at center) | OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | No |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Creative Auto, 3 Custom User Settings | |
| Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | E-TTL II | Centre-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF40, SF64, SF26), or flash units compatible with the system with SCA3502 M5 adapter |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/180 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC Sync | Hot shoe with additional contacts for Leica Visoflex viewfinder |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG | .DNG RAW (14-bit, lossless compressed), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| 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 | WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or Wireless | Threaded cable release or Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | N3-type push-in terminal, HDMI mini out, external microphone jack, extension system terminal for WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 22 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.32 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.0 | 5.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 22 | 100 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.0 | 5.0 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 16 | 30 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.9 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.13 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.10 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.202 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.083 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.24 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.061 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 | |
| Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.7 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 800 shots | 210 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary 7.4v 1300mAh |
| Usable Battery Types: | LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble | 1 x Proprietary 7.4v 1300mAh Lithium-ion rechargea |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| 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 | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP2/SP3 / Vista, Mac OS X 10.4-10.5 | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 8 fps continuous mode, all new 19-point AF system, built-in flash can be wireless master, dual-axis electronic level. | Available in black or silver. |
