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, mirrorless and boutiques. 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 records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps), has a weather sealed body, has higher quality type of viewfinder (pentaprism vs digital), has slightly less shutter lag (131 ms vs 197 ms) and slightly more lenses available (162 lenses vs 125 lenses).

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 slightly less color depth (22 bits vs 23.5 bits), slightly smaller viewfinder (0.62x vs 0.71x) and doesn't have a screen which flips out.

Canon EOS 60D 1 year newer $899 - $1,304 (body only) $1,138 - $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 Fewer cross-type focus points: 9 vs 19 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 Inexpensive: $898.75 vs $1,329.00
	Compare the 60D vs the 7D
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 1 year older $2,400 (body only) $2,799 - $2,839 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) Many 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 Thin: 3" vs 2.9" Inexpensive: $2,330.54 vs $1,329.00
	Compare the 5D Mark II vs the 7D
Sony SLT A77 2 years newer $1,398 - $1,600 (body only) $1,998 - $2,049 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 common strengths of the SLT A77 and 7D Fairly small: Professional size 143x104x81 mm vs Professional size 148x111x74 mm Inexpensive: $1,398.00 vs $1,329.00 Light weight: 732 g vs 860 g
	Compare the Sony SLT-A77 vs the Canon EOS 7D
Nikon D300S similar age $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) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps 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 Thin: 2.9" vs 2.9"
	Compare the Nikon D300S vs the Canon EOS 7D
Nikon D700 1 year older $2,750 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D700 (vs the 7D) Much 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 Lower true resolution: 12.1 MP vs 17.9 MP Shoots slower: 5 fps vs 8 fps common strengths of the D700 and 7D Fairly small: Large 147x123x77 mm vs Professional size 148x111x74 mm Thin: 3" vs 2.9" Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the Nikon D700 vs the Canon EOS 7D
Canon EOS 50D 1 year older $1,282 - $1,299 (body only) $1,625 28-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 50D (vs the 7D) None found Significant disadvantages of the 50D (vs the 7D) Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 30fps No weather sealing Fewer cross-type focus points: 9 vs 19 common strengths of the 50D and 7D Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Professional size 148x111x74 mm Inexpensive: $1,281.99 vs $1,329.00
	Compare the 50D vs the 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 $1,097 (body only) $1,227 55-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the D7000 (vs the 7D) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,167 ISO vs 854 ISO Significantly better image quality: 80.0 vs 66.0 More dynamic range: 13.9 EV vs 11.7 EV 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 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Nikon D7000 vs the Canon EOS 7D
Canon Rebel T3i 1 year newer $609 - $800 (body only) $709 - $1,180 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the 7D) Has a flip-out screen 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 Significantly smaller viewfinder: 0.53x vs 0.62x 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 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS 7D
Nikon D5100 1 year newer $650 - $749 (body only) $600 - $750 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the 7D) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 854 ISO Significantly better image quality: 80.0 vs 66.0 More dynamic range: 13.6 EV vs 11.7 EV Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the 7D) Many fewer cross-type focus points: 1 vs 19 Significantly smaller viewfinder: 0.51x vs 0.62x No weather sealing 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 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Canon EOS 7D
Canon Rebel T2i 5 months newer $499 - $949 (body only) $579 - $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 much 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 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Rebel T2i vs the EOS 7D
Pentax K-5 1 year newer $1,008 - $1,500 (body only) $1,293 - $1,650 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 More dynamic range: 14.1 EV vs 11.7 EV 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 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Pentax K-5 vs the Canon EOS 7D
Nikon D90 1 year older $869 - $897 (body only) $1,099 - $1,200 18-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the D90 (vs the 7D) Larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm Smaller: Professional size 132x103x77 mm vs Professional size 148x111x74 mm Significantly lighter: 703 g vs 860 g 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: 920k dots vs 920k dots Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Above average viewfinder size: 0.63x vs 0.62x
	Compare the Nikon D90 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 460k dots), has higher quality type of viewfinder (pentaprism vs none), has a weather sealed body, has an external mic jack and has significantly less shutter lag (131 ms vs 273 ms).

However, on average it has slightly lower image quality (66.0 vs 77.0), has slightly narrower dynamic range (11.7 EV vs 12.7 EV), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 16,000 ISO), doesn't have a touch screen and doesn't have a screen which flips out.

Sony NEX-7 2 years newer	Significant advantages of the NEX-7 (vs the 7D) Significantly better image quality: 81.0 vs 66.0 Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Much smaller: Compact 111x59x38 mm vs Professional size 148x111x74 mm Significant disadvantages of the NEX-7 (vs the 7D) Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 162 lenses Much shorter battery life: 430 shots vs 800 shots No weather sealing common strengths of the NEX-7 and 7D Relatively low noise at high ISO: 1,016 ISO vs 854 ISO Good image quality: 81.0 vs 66.0 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
	Compare the Sony NEX-7 vs the Canon EOS 7D
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 1 year newer $1,199 - $1,499 14-140mm 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 Much shorter battery life: 330 shots vs 800 shots No weather sealing 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 $599 - $600 (body only) $698 - $699 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the 7D) Better maximum light sensitivity: 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Better image quality: 77.0 vs 66.0 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 Good image quality: 77.0 vs 66.0 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
	Compare the Sony NEX-5N vs the Canon EOS 7D

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon 7D compared to boutique competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps), has a slightly higher resolution screen (920k dots vs 460k dots), takes slightly higher resolution photos (17.9 MP vs 11 MP), has a weather sealed body and records movies in 24p.

However, on average it is much larger (professional size 148x111x74 mm vs standard size 127x75x54 mm), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 12,800 ISO), doesn't have a screen which flips out and lacks a built in HDR feature.

Canon PowerShot G1X 2 years newer $799	Significant advantages of the G1X (vs the 7D) Much smaller: Standard size 117x81x65 mm vs Professional size 148x111x74 mm Image stabilization: Lens vs None Much lighter: 390 g vs 860 g Significant disadvantages of the G1X (vs the 7D) Much shorter battery life: 250 shots vs 800 shots Shoots much slower: 1.9 fps vs 8 fps Lacks an external mic jack common strengths of the G1X and 7D Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Very high resolution screens: 920k dots vs 920k dots Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the EOS 7D
Fujifilm FinePix X100 1 year newer $1,189 - $1,419	Significant advantages of the X100 (vs the 7D) Much smaller: Standard size 127x75x54 mm vs Professional size 148x111x74 mm Significantly thinner: 2.1" vs 2.9" Significant disadvantages of the X100 (vs the 7D) Much shorter battery life: 300 shots vs 800 shots Much more shutter lag: 403 ms vs 131 ms Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection common strengths of the X100 and 7D Very fast continuous shooting: 5 fps vs 8 fps Great battery life: 300 shots vs 800 shots Very good boost ISO: 12,800 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix X100 vs the Canon EOS 7D