Canon EOS 7D
Competitors

As well as being compared against other pro DSLRs, the Canon EOS 7D is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs and mirrorless. The Canon EOS 7D's top rivals come from Canon (such as the EOS 60D and the EOS 5D Mark II) and Nikon (such as the D7000 and the D5100)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon 7D compared to other pro DSLR competitors include: it has slightly less shutter lag (131 ms vs 206 ms), slightly more lenses available (162 lenses vs 125 lenses), slightly better viewfinder coverage (100% vs 98%), is thinner (2.9" vs 3") and is more popular.

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (854 ISO vs 1,815 ISO), has slightly lower image quality (66.0 vs 78.0), has significantly less color depth (22 bits vs 23.5 bits), has slightly narrower dynamic range (11.7 EV vs 12.2 EV) and slightly smaller viewfinder (0.62x vs 0.71x).

Canon EOS 60D 1 year newer $848 - $1,304 (body only) $1,177 - $1,342 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 60D (vs the 7D) Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the 60D (vs the 7D) No weather sealing Significantly more shutter lag: 253 ms vs 131 ms Significantly less viewfinder coverage: 96% vs 100% common strengths of the 60D and 7D Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Professional size 148x111x74 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the 60D vs the 7D
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 1 year older $2,130 (body only) $2,875 - $2,999 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the 7D) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,815 ISO vs 854 ISO Significantly better image quality: 79.0 vs 66.0 Better color depth: 23.7 bits vs 22 bits Significant disadvantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the 7D) Significantly fewer cross-type focus points: 1 vs 19 Shoots significantly slower: 3.9 fps vs 8 fps No built-in flash common strengths of the 5D Mark II and 7D Fairly small: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Professional size 148x111x74 mm Supports RAW Thin: 3" vs 2.9"
	Compare the 5D Mark II vs the 7D
Canon EOS 5D Mark III 2 years newer $3,499 - $3,500 (body only) $4,299 - $4,300 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D Mark III (vs the 7D) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 2,293 ISO vs 854 ISO Significantly better image quality: 81.0 vs 66.0 Better color depth: 24 bits vs 22 bits Significant disadvantages of the 5D Mark III (vs the 7D) No built-in flash common strengths of the 5D Mark III and 7D Fairly small: Professional size 152x116x76 mm vs Professional size 148x111x74 mm Supports RAW Thin: 3" vs 2.9"
	Compare the 5D Mark III vs the 7D
Sony SLT A77 2 years newer $1,398 (body only) $1,998 16-50mm lens	Significant advantages of the SLT A77 (vs the 7D) Significantly better image quality: 78.0 vs 66.0 Better color depth: 24 bits vs 22 bits More dynamic range: 13.2 EV vs 11.7 EV Significant disadvantages of the SLT A77 (vs the 7D) Has a digital viewfinder: Digital vs Pentaprism Significantly fewer lenses available: 92 lenses vs 162 lenses Thicker: 3.2" vs 2.9" common strengths of the SLT A77 and 7D Fairly small: Professional size 143x104x81 mm vs Professional size 148x111x74 mm Supports RAW Inexpensive: $1,398.00 vs $1,549.00
	Compare the Sony SLT-A77 vs the Canon EOS 7D
Nikon D300S similar age $1,690 - $1,700 (body only) $2,547 - $4,295 18-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the D300S (vs the 7D) Significantly more focus points: 51 vs 19 Has more storage slots: 2 vs 1 Significant disadvantages of the D300S (vs the 7D) Significantly lower true resolution: 12.2 MP vs 17.9 MP More shutter lag: 225 ms vs 131 ms common strengths of the D300S and 7D Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 147x114x74 mm vs Professional size 148x111x74 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the Nikon D300S vs the Canon EOS 7D
Nikon D700 1 year older $2,649 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D700 (vs the 7D) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 2,303 ISO vs 854 ISO Significantly better image quality: 80.0 vs 66.0 Better color depth: 23.5 bits vs 22 bits Significant disadvantages of the D700 (vs the 7D) Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 30fps Significantly lower true resolution: 12.1 MP vs 17.9 MP Fewer lenses available: 121 lenses vs 162 lenses common strengths of the D700 and 7D Fairly small: Large 147x123x77 mm vs Professional size 148x111x74 mm Supports RAW Thin: 3" vs 2.9"
	Compare the Nikon D700 vs the Canon EOS 7D

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon 7D compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it slightly larger viewfinder (0.62x vs 0.54x), takes slightly higher resolution photos (17.9 MP vs 12.2 MP), has a weather sealed body, shoots faster continuously (8 fps vs 4.5 fps) and has significantly less shutter lag (131 ms vs 238 ms).

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (854 ISO vs 1,162 ISO), has slightly lower image quality (66.0 vs 80.0), has slightly less color depth (22 bits vs 23.5 bits), has slightly narrower dynamic range (11.7 EV vs 12.5 EV) and doesn't have a screen which flips out.

Nikon D7000 1 year newer $1,000 (body only) $1,100 55-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the D7000 (vs the 7D) Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 66.0 Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,167 ISO vs 854 ISO Better color depth: 23.5 bits vs 22 bits Significant disadvantages of the D7000 (vs the 7D) Many fewer cross-type focus points: 9 vs 19 Significantly more shutter lag: 238 ms vs 131 ms common strengths of the D7000 and 7D Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 920k dots Above average viewfinder size: 0.62x vs 0.62x
	Compare the Nikon D7000 vs the Canon EOS 7D
Canon Rebel T3i 1 year newer $619 - $700 (body only) $745 - $1,000 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the 7D) Has a flip-out screen Significantly smaller: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Professional size 148x111x74 mm Much lighter: 570 g vs 860 g Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the 7D) Many fewer cross-type focus points: 1 vs 19 No weather sealing Much more shutter lag: 283 ms vs 131 ms common strengths of the T3i and 7D Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 1,040k dots vs 920k dots 24p support
	Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS 7D
Nikon D5100 1 year newer $500 - $597 (body only) $600 - $697 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the 7D) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 854 ISO Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 66.0 Better color depth: 23.5 bits vs 22 bits Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the 7D) Many fewer cross-type focus points: 1 vs 19 No weather sealing Much more shutter lag: 273 ms vs 131 ms common strengths of the D5100 and 7D Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 920k dots 24p support
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Canon EOS 7D
Canon Rebel T2i 5 months newer $544 - $949 (body only) $649 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the 7D) Much smaller: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Professional size 148x111x74 mm Much lighter: 530 g vs 860 g Significantly thinner: 2.4" vs 2.9" Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the 7D) Many fewer cross-type focus points: 1 vs 19 No weather sealing Shoots significantly slower: 3.7 fps vs 8 fps common strengths of the T2i and 7D Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 1,040k dots vs 920k dots 24p support
	Compare the Rebel T2i vs the EOS 7D
Nikon D90 1 year older $897 (body only) $1,047 55-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the D90 (vs the 7D) Better image quality: 73.0 vs 66.0 More dynamic range: 12.5 EV vs 11.7 EV Significantly larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm Significant disadvantages of the D90 (vs the 7D) Many fewer cross-type focus points: 1 vs 19 Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps No weather sealing common strengths of the D90 and 7D High resolution screens: 930k dots vs 920k dots Above average viewfinder size: 0.63x vs 0.62x 24p support
	Compare the Nikon D90 vs the Canon EOS 7D
Pentax K-5 1 year newer $888 - $1,129 (body only) $1,033 - $1,283 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the K-5 (vs the 7D) Much better image quality: 82.0 vs 66.0 Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,162 ISO vs 854 ISO Better color depth: 23.7 bits vs 22 bits Significant disadvantages of the K-5 (vs the 7D) Many fewer cross-type focus points: 9 vs 19 No 24p support Significantly fewer lenses available: 90 lenses vs 162 lenses common strengths of the K-5 and 7D Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 25fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 920k dots Both are weather sealed, which is fairly uncommon among similar cameras
	Compare the Pentax K-5 vs the Canon EOS 7D

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon 7D compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has a slightly higher resolution screen (920k dots vs 610k dots), has higher quality type of viewfinder (pentaprism vs none), significantly larger viewfinder (0.62x vs 0.44x), has a weather sealed body and records movies in 24p.

However, on average it has slightly lower image quality (66.0 vs 77.0), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs sensor shift), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 25,600 ISO), doesn't have a touch screen and doesn't have a screen which flips out.

Sony NEX-7 2 years newer $1,200 (body only) $1,350 - $1,499 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-7 (vs the 7D) Much smaller: Compact 111x59x38 mm vs Professional size 148x111x74 mm Significantly better image quality: 81.0 vs 66.0 Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Significant disadvantages of the NEX-7 (vs the 7D) Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 162 lenses No weather sealing Much shorter battery life: 430 shots vs 800 shots common strengths of the NEX-7 and 7D Relatively low noise at high ISO: 1,016 ISO vs 854 ISO Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 921k dots vs 920k dots
	Compare the Sony NEX-7 vs the Canon EOS 7D
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 1 year newer $849 - $997 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GH2 (vs the 7D) Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Has a touch screen Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GH2 (vs the 7D) Much fewer lenses available: 26 lenses vs 162 lenses No weather sealing Much shorter battery life: 330 shots vs 800 shots common strengths of the DMC-GH2 and 7D Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentaprism Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 vs the Canon EOS 7D
Sony NEX-5N 2 years newer $598 - $600 (body only) $698 - $700 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the 7D) Much smaller: Compact 111x59x38 mm vs Professional size 148x111x74 mm Better maximum light sensitivity: 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5N (vs the 7D) Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 162 lenses No weather sealing No viewfinder: None vs Pentaprism common strengths of the NEX-5N and 7D Relatively low noise at high ISO: 1,079 ISO vs 854 ISO Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 920k dots
	Compare the Sony NEX-5N vs the Canon EOS 7D
Olympus OM-D E-M5 2 years newer $1,000 - $1,299 (body only) $1,100 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the E-M5 (vs the 7D) Better maximum light sensitivity: 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Significant disadvantages of the E-M5 (vs the 7D) Much fewer lenses available: 26 lenses vs 162 lenses Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection Significantly smaller viewfinder: 0.44x vs 0.62x common strengths of the E-M5 and 7D Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentaprism Above average viewfinder size: 0.44x vs 0.62x
	Compare the Olympus OM-D E-M5 vs the Canon EOS 7D