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Criteria: The best digital cameras

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Canon EOS 5D Mark II
80 vs 67
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Canon EOS 7D Canon EOS 7D
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon EOS 5D Mark II.

Relative to the best recent pro DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Canon EOS 5D Mark II
86 vs 70
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Canon EOS 7D Canon EOS 7D
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon EOS 5D Mark II.

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon 5D Mark II

Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO 1,815 ISO vs 854 ISO
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The 5D Mark II at 1815 ISO exhibits about the same amount of noise as the 7D at 854 ISO
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 79.0 vs 66.0
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Around 20% better image quality
Color depth Much better color depth 23.7 bits vs 22 bits
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Distinguishes more than 3x more colors
Sensor size Much larger sensor Full frame 36x24mm vs APS-C 22x14mm
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More than 2.5x larger sensor
Viewfinder size Significantly larger viewfinder 0.71x vs 0.62x
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More than 30% larger viewfinder
Dynamic range Slightly more dynamic range 11.9 EV vs 11.7 EV
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Almost the same
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
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The 5D Mark II's boost ISO is 1 f-stop better
True resolution Higher resolution 21 MP vs 18 MP
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Around 20% higher resolution
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the Canon 5D Mark II

Reasons to consider the Canon 7D

Continuous shooting Shoots much faster 8 fps vs 3.9 fps
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More than 2x faster continuous shooting
Lens availability More lenses available 149 lenses vs 111 lenses
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More than 30% more lenses available
Viewfinder coverage Better viewfinder coverage 100% vs 98%
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Almost the same
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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Get that real film feel
Built-in flash Built-in flash Yes vs No
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A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light
Lowest price Cheaper $1,515.00 vs $2,479.00
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The best price we've seen is $964 cheaper (more than 60% less)
Size Slightly smaller 148x111x74 mm vs 152x114x75 mm
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Around 10% smaller
Thickness Slightly thinner 2.9" vs 3"
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Almost the same
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similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Movie format HD movies Help
1080p @ 30fps
Screen resolution High resolution screens Help
920k dots
Screen size Large screens Help
3.0"
Viewfinder Both have pentaprism viewfinders Help
Pentaprism
Viewfinder size Above average viewfinder size Help
5D Mark II:0.71x
7D:0.62x
Lens availability Many lenses available Help
5D Mark II:111 lenses
7D:149 lenses
Live view Live view Help
Preview your photos
Viewfinder coverage Above average viewfinder coverage Help
5D Mark II:98%
7D:100%
True resolution Capture very high resolution images Help
5D Mark II:21 MP
7D:18 MP
Fastest shutter speed Very fast max shutter speeds Help
1/8000 of a second
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Weight Heavy Help
5D Mark II:850 g
7D:860 g
Storage slots Fewer storage slots Help
1
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

Compared to recent pro DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Size Fairly small Help
5D Mark II:152x114x75 mm
7D:148x111x74 mm
Thickness Thin Help
5D Mark II:3"
7D:2.9"
Weight Light weight Help
5D Mark II:850 g
7D:860 g

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$799 - $829 body only

$899 - $900 with 18-55mm lens

Size Is significantly smaller
Weight Is significantly lighter
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder coverage Significantly less viewfinder coverage
Nikon D300S

Nikon D300S

Pro DSLR

$1,430 - $1,700 body only

$2,099 - $2,550 with 18-200mm lens

Storage slots Has more storage slots
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
True resolution Takes significantly lower resolution photos
Light sensitivity Slightly lower maximum light sensitivity
Nikon D700

Nikon D700

Pro DSLR

$2,388 - $2,700 body only

$3,370 - $3,700 with 24-120mm lens

Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Weight Is slightly heavier
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$847 - $1,944 body only

$1,099 - $1,200 with 18-105mm lens

Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
True resolution Takes significantly lower resolution photos
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Pro DSLR

$4,949 - $4,999 body only

$5,394 with 60mm lens

Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Light sensitivity (boost) Much higher boost light sensitivity
Weight Is significantly heavier
Thickness Is thicker
Canon EOS 50D

Canon EOS 50D

Pro DSLR

$949 - $2,025 body only

$1,098 - $1,400 with 28-135mm lens

Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
True resolution Takes slightly lower resolution photos
Light sensitivity Slightly lower maximum light sensitivity
Canon EOS 40D

Canon EOS 40D

Pro DSLR

$1,999 with 28-135mm lens

True resolution Takes significantly lower resolution photos
Viewfinder coverage Significantly less viewfinder coverage

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS 5D Mark II.

Canon EOS 7D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II Canon EOS 7D
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Canon EOS 7D

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Avatar for dcelles dcelles (1:54 AM, March 09, 2010)
I am looking for a good professional grade camera to start a photography business. Any suggestions?? I currently own my 3rd Canon EOS Rebel. Love it!!!
 
Avatar for Alex Black Alex Black (1:57 AM, March 09, 2010)
what type of photography business? portraits? weddings? sports? something else?
 
Avatar for dcelles dcelles (2:29 AM, March 09, 2010)
Going to try to avoid weddings for now. Mainly portraits, children, pets, senior portraits, reunions, dance studio pics and still team sports