Canon EOS
60D
 vs
Canon EOS
7D

Canon EOS 7D

97
"Highly flexible new AF system with 19 cross-type sensors"
dpreview.com | talking about the 7D's auto-focus
"The Canon EOS 7D is a camera that can convince in all areas, and at its current pricing is going to be a very serious competitor for Nikon's flagship APS-C DSLR, the D300S."
dpreview.com | talking about the 7D's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 7D

Weather sealed
 Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
8 fps
Shutter lag
 Barely any delay taking photos
131 ms shutter lag
Cross type focus points
 Many cross-type focus points
19
Viewfinder coverage
 Great viewfinder coverage
100%
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/8000 of a second
Canon EOS 60D

95
"It may have turned its back on the semi-pro, but the 60D is still a camera that should enthuse the enthusiasts."
dpreview.com | talking about the 60D's overall-performance
"Excellent image quality up to ISO settings unthinkable just one camera generation ago"
dpreview.com | talking about the 60D's image-quality

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 60D

Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/8000 of a second

differences

Advantages of the Canon 60D
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
Help
 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 1,040k dots vs 920k dots
Help
 More than 10% higher resolution screen
Color depth Better color depth 22.2 bits vs 22 bits
Help
 Distinguishes 0.2 more bits of color
Battery life Longer battery life 1100 shots vs 800 shots
Help
 Around 40% more shots per battery charge
Weight Lighter 755 g vs 860 g
Help
 More than 10% lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $898.75 vs $1,329.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $430 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Canon EOS 60D Learn more about
the Canon 60D

Advantages of the Canon 7D
Weather sealed Weather sealed Yes vs No
Help
 Sealed to shoot in the rain
Shutter lag Significantly less shutter lag 131 ms vs 253 ms
Help
 Around 50% less delay when taking photos
Cross type focus points More cross-type focus points 19 vs 9
Help
 Grab focus in difficult situations
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 8 fps vs 5.3 fps
Help
 More than 50% faster continuous shooting
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.7 EV vs 11.5 EV
Help
 0.2 f-stops more dynamic range
Viewfinder coverage Significantly better viewfinder coverage 100% vs 96%
Help
 Almost the same
Focus points More focus points 19 vs 9
Help
 Set focus accurately within the frame
Viewfinder size Larger viewfinder 0.62x vs 0.59x
Help
 More than 10% larger viewfinder
Thickness Thinner 2.9" vs 3.1"
Help
 Around 10% thinner
Canon EOS 7D Learn more about
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent pro DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 60D
95 vs 97
Explain scores
Canon EOS 7D Canon EOS 7D
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation.

performance Which camera has better performance? Cast your vote!

CanonEOS 60D
 Canon EOS 60D vs Canon EOS 7D
CanonEOS 7D
Uses Travel score Travel
On holiday or vacation
447
213
Vote Vote
Sports score Sports
Fast action, sometimes indoors
190
491
Vote Vote
Features Color accuracy Color accuracy
White balance in varied lighting
366
214
Vote Vote
Autofocus peformance Still image focusing
Speed and accuracy
202
387
Vote Vote
Autofocus performance Video focusing
Speed and accuracy
404
187
Vote Vote
Manual controls Manual settings
How quickly and easily you can change settings
235
341
Vote Vote
Build quality Build quality
Is it sturdy, well made, plastic or metal
187
450
Vote Vote
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similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
1080p @ 30fps
Lens availability Many lenses available Help
162 lenses
Screen resolution High resolution screens Help
60D:1,040k dots
7D:920k dots
Viewfinder Both have pentaprism viewfinders Help
Pentaprism
Supports 24p 24p support Help
For that film look
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/8000 of a second
Storage slots Fewer storage slots Help
1
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Autofocus No video autofocus Help
Manual focus only
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Sensor size Very small sensors Help
APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
66.0

Compared to recent pro DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Size Fairly small Help
60D:145x106x79 mm
7D:148x111x74 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
60D:$898.75
7D:$1,329.00
Built-in flash Each has a built-in flash Help
External flash not needed
Weight Light weight Help
60D:755 g
7D:860 g
Light sensitivity (boost) Poor boost ISO Help
12,800 ISO
Focus points Few focus points Help
60D:9
7D:19
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
6,400 ISO
Battery life Few shots per battery charge Help
60D:1100 shots
7D:800 shots
Viewfinder size Below average viewfinder size Help
60D:0.59x
7D:0.62x
Color depth Poor color depth Help
60D:22.2 bits
7D:22 bits
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
60D:11.5 EV
7D:11.7 EV
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
60D:813 ISO
7D:854 ISO

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$1,097 body only

$1,227 with 55-200mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Shutter lag Has significantly more shutter lag
Compare the D7000 vs the EOS 60D
Compare the D7000 vs the EOS 7D
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$609 - $800 body only

$709 - $1,180 with 18-55mm lens
Weight Is slightly lighter
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS 60D
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS 7D
Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,400 body only

$2,799 - $2,839 with 24-105mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the EOS 60D
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the EOS 7D
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$650 - $749 body only

$600 - $750 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D5100 vs the EOS 60D
Compare the D5100 vs the EOS 7D
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$499 - $949 body only

$579 - $867 with 18-55mm lens
Size Is slightly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Has a lower quality type of viewfinder
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the EOS 60D
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the EOS 7D
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$869 - $897 body only

$1,099 - $1,200 with 18-105mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
External mic jack Lacks and external mic jack
Compare the D90 vs the EOS 60D
Compare the D90 vs the EOS 7D
Canon EOS 50D

Canon EOS 50D

Pro DSLR

$1,282 - $1,299 body only

$1,625 with 28-135mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly lower resolution photos
Movie format Doesn't record movies
Compare the EOS 50D vs the EOS 60D
Compare the EOS 50D vs the EOS 7D

Canon EOS 60D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS 60D.

Canon EOS 7D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS 7D.

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Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 7D
Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 7D
Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 7D

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Showing 18 comments

tbnjz (4:15 PM, January 07, 2012)
Great comparison data! Thanks!
Don't know which I'd choose between Nikon's D7000 and Canon's 7D. Both seem well built and user friendly. Already having Canon lenses however seals the choice in my situation. Maybe the 60D might compare with a D5100?
Thanks again for a great site!
 
Spudo100 (0:50 AM, December 28, 2011)
I've just spent a bit of time with both of them.  I own a 7D and have been playing with a 60D.  All other things being equal, if I had to do it today, I'd take the 60D.  There's really not that much difference between them, and some of the features (creative pre-sets, easy movies) and the user interface and screen are nicer. 
 
Luis Claudio (3:00 PM, December 15, 2011)
I'm getting crazy to choose between 7D and 60D!! I'm advanced amator and it's very difficult to pick one of these great cameras...
 
AnthonyJN21 (1:17 AM, December 05, 2011)
Natyuna, what model are you going with, just curious. I'm about to buy this week. Thanks
 
Natyuna (3:59 PM, November 24, 2011)
Now i know what to choose between 60D and 7D.... Great site for comparison
 
Qdwqerwsf (2:59 PM, October 24, 2011)
hi
 
Itsahsah (10:09 AM, October 20, 2011)
The 7D does have weather sealing.
 
Rjake3 (11:11 AM, October 14, 2011)
most important difference I found, having the 60D, is the lack of MFA (micro focus adjust) which the 50D, 7D and 5D have. If you have a few lenses you might find that one or more, back or front focus. There's nothing more frustrating than having a bunch of portraits with sharp noses and ears and blurry eyes. As appealing as the flippy screen may be, I suggest getting the 7D. And if you're into film and you think 60D flippy screen is a must have, consider a cheap $50~$70 external monitor as an option. :) 
 
Neo Cage (4:21 AM, September 09, 2011)
Where?
 
Phi (5:55 AM, August 28, 2011)
7D is a prosumer model, the 60D is made for consumers. The 60D is more convenient for videos because of the flip out screen. But I'll take the water/dust resistant magnesium body over plastic any day.
 
Avatar for Kaelem Kaelem (2:18 AM, June 29, 2011)
I Don't know about any one else but I have never seen the 60D priced above the 7D, ever  "60D:$3,057.75  The rest of the review is great though :)7D:$2,877.12"
 
Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (2:31 PM, June 21, 2011)
Thanks for checking out the site Aranya!  Our comparison above does mention battery life (The 60D is better, 1100 shots vs 800 shots), and if you scroll to the bottom of the specs page you can see they have basically the same high ISO noise.
 
Aranya (2:10 PM, June 21, 2011)
great site for comparison evaluation - deciding between 7D and 60D -   would like to know more about battery life and high ISO noise between those two
 
Bigblue279 (5:03 PM, May 18, 2011)
 Love your site.   had a hard time choosing between Canon EOS 7D and Nikon D7000.  Finally settled on a D7000. 
 
Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (8:02 PM, April 14, 2011)
Hi Peter, the math the site is doing is (2^22.2 - 2^22) / 2^22 = 14.86%
 
Peter (10:46 AM, April 14, 2011)
"22.2 bits vs 22 bits Distinguishes more than 10% more colors" Your math is simply wrong
 
Avatar for Jacob Weinbren Jacob Weinbren (7:04 PM, March 02, 2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET0idevzGRE&feature=fvwrel watch and learn
 
Theusual154 (4:37 PM, November 22, 2010)
$544.95 for an EOS 60D???? I'll take two, let me know where. I think you'd better read that ad again, it's for an accessory kit