Canon EOS
60D
 vs
Canon EOS
7D

Canon EOS 7D

71
"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
"Excellent build quality with magnesium body and environmental sealing"
dpreview.com | talking about the 7D's build-quality

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

71
"Very good low-light performance, with low noise levels and good retention of detail"
dpreview.com | talking about the 60D's iso-noise
"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

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 $848.00 vs $1,549.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $701 cheaper (around 50% 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
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.7 EV vs 11.5 EV
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 0.2 f-stops more dynamic range
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 8 fps vs 5.3 fps
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 More than 50% faster continuous shooting
Viewfinder coverage Significantly better viewfinder coverage 100% vs 96%
Help
 Almost the same
Cross type focus points More cross-type focus points 19 vs 9
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 Grab focus in difficult situations
Focus points More focus points 19 vs 9
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Viewfinder size Larger viewfinder 0.62x vs 0.59x
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 More than 10% larger viewfinder
Thickness Thinner 2.9" vs 3.1"
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 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
71 vs 71
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.

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by Shana-Tiley-Praet last month
Canon 60D vs Canon 7D

I not a beginner, but definitely not a pro either! LOL! My first DSLR was the Sony Alpha. I chose ...

4 people recommend the Canon 60D:

" I think the 7D will be a waste of money for you.  It is almost practically the same camera.  7D ..."

" buy the EOS 60D BO + EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM, or you can get EOS 60D BO + Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 X..."

"As you point out, the 60D is much cheaper than the 7D. So another great option is to buy the 60D a..."
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votes
by Carol-Harris last month
Canon 60D vs Canon 7D

Tell us more! Are you a beginner or expert? What types of photos do you like to take? What featu...

3 people recommend the Canon 7D:

" 7D is geared towards sport and wildlife photography with more robust build, faster frame rate an..."

" I currently own a Canon 60D so I can tell you more of what it can and cannot do.  First off, bot..."

" The 60D and 7D are very similar in image quality. I asked you about your lenses because I was a..."
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by PercitaD yesterday
Canon 60D vs Canon 7D

I am an enthusiast who wants to take better photos I like to take photos of flowers I would ...

2 people recommend the Canon 60D:

" Both will do what you need to do. I'd use the money saved from buying cheaper body and invest in..."

" These two cameras have the same size sensor and the same megapixel count... and the lens is the ..."
0
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by Maikel-Romera-Alonso last month
Canon 60D vs Canon 7D

I'm a beginner, I need to decide which one is better for me, if I can save money I will can buy be...

2 people recommend the Canon 60D:

" Definitely Canon 60D.  Both cameras are almost exactly the same, except: 7D is marketed toward ..."

"That's a tough call. Personally, I'd go with the 60D and put the difference in cost towards a good..."
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by Beth-Kerr-Chunn this month
Canon 60D vs Canon 7D

Not a beginner nor an expert.  Have been using a Minolta 5D Maxxum, but often miss shots when us...

One person recommends the Canon 60D:

" Hi Beth, taking shots in a dimly lit auditorium is always hard!  It might be worth trying to nar..."

similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lens availability Many lenses available Help
162 lenses
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
Light sensitivity (boost) Poor boost ISO Help
12,800 ISO
Autofocus No video autofocus Help
Manual focus only
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Sensor size Very small sensors Help
APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
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
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
6,400 ISO
Color depth Poor color depth Help
60D:22.2 bits
7D:22 bits
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
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Compared to recent pro DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Size Fairly small Help
60D:145x106x79 mm
7D:148x111x74 mm
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
60D:$848.00
7D:$1,549.00
Built-in flash Each has a built-in flash Help
External flash not needed
Weight Light weight Help
60D:755 g
7D:860 g
Thickness Thin Help
60D:3.1"
7D:2.9"
Focus points Few focus points Help
60D:9
7D:19
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
Screen size Very small screens Help
3.0"
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
60D:813 ISO
7D:854 ISO
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
60D:11.5 EV
7D:11.7 EV

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$1,000 body only

$1,100 with 55-200mm lens
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Thickness Is thicker
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

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 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

$2,130 body only

$2,875 - $2,999 with 24-105mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Shutter lag Has slightly more shutter lag
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

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
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
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$897 body only

$1,047 with 55-200mm 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
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D90 vs the EOS 60D
Compare the D90 vs the EOS 7D
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$544 - $949 body only

$649 - $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
Canon EOS 50D

Canon EOS 50D

Pro DSLR

$1,282 - $1,300 body only
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

discussion

Showing 20 comments

Wdeptuch (7:29 PM, April 07, 2012)
The 60d also has manual audio controls where the 7d does not.
 
Tim Pek (10:56 PM, February 13, 2012)
LOL, i compared the 7D to Sony NEX 5N both got 69 score, when compare 60D to Sony 5N, 60D got 74 and 5N got 69, and here it show the 7D has higher score than the 60D, WHY? can someone explain?
 
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