Canon EOS
7D
 vs
Fujifilm FinePix
X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

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"produces highly-detailed images at low ISOs, coupled with impressive colour rendition and low noise at high ISOs"
dpreview.com | talking about the X100's iso-noise
"The X100 has the subtlest, most minimal of handgrips, but it’s just sufficient to prevent the camera slipping out of your hand."
dpreview.com | talking about the X100's feel

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix X100

Size
 Really small
Standard size 127x75x54 mm
Thickness
 Thin
2.1"
Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
Usually standard
Canon EOS 7D

63
Runner-up

Canon EOS 7D
"Very good low-light performance, low noise levels and good retention of detail"
dpreview.com | talking about the 7D's iso-noise
"Improved button and control layout over 50D/5D Mark II"
dpreview.com | talking about the 7D's button-layout

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 7D

Weather sealed
 Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
Badge
 Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate
Cross type focus points
 Many cross-type focus points
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Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
External flash not needed

differences

Advantages of the Canon 7D
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 920k dots vs 460k dots
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 2x higher resolution screen
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
True resolution Much higher true resolution 17.9 MP vs 11 MP
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 Capture more than 60% more detail in your photos
Screen size Larger screen 3.0" vs 2.8"
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 Around 10% larger screen
Battery life Significantly longer battery life 800 shots vs 300 shots
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 More than 2.5x more shots per battery charge
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 8 fps vs 5 fps
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 60% faster continuous shooting
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 131 ms vs 403 ms
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 3.1x less delay when taking photos
Viewfinder Has a through-the-lens viewfinder Pentaprism vs Tunnel
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 Through-the-lens viewfinders let you see exactly what your photo will look like
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/4000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Canon EOS 7D Learn more about
the Canon 7D

Advantages of the Fujifilm X100
Size Significantly smaller 127x75x54 mm vs 148x111x74 mm
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 2.4x smaller
Overall image quality Better image quality 73.0 vs 66.0
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 More than 10% better image quality
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.4 EV vs 11.7 EV
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 0.7 f-stops more dynamic range
Thickness Thinner 2.1" vs 2.9"
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 Around 30% thinner
Color depth Better color depth 22.9 bits vs 22 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.9 more bits of color
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO 1,001 ISO vs 854 ISO
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 The X100 has a slight edge (0.2 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
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 More than 10% larger sensor
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $1,199.00 vs $1,500.00
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 The best price we've seen is $301 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Fujifilm FinePix X100 Learn more about
the Fujifilm X100
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon EOS 7D Canon EOS 7D
63 vs 70
Explain scores
Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm FinePix X100
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Fujifilm FinePix X100. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a pro DSLR with a boutique.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Sensor size Very large sensors Help
7D:APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
X100:APS-C 23.6x15.8mm
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
7D:Pentaprism
X100:Tunnel
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
7D:1/8000s
X100:1/4000s
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
30 seconds
Lowest price Very expensive Help
7D:$1,500.00
X100:$1,199.00
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Thickness Quite thick Help
7D:2.9"
X100:2.1"

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$1,000 - $1,197 body only

$1,100 with 55-200mm lens
Startup delay Has much less startup delay
Movie continuous focus Can focus continuously while recording movies
Thickness Is thicker
Cross type focus points Has slightly fewer cross-type focus points
Compare the D7000 vs the EOS 7D
Compare the D7000 vs the FinePix X100
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$848 - $1,304 body only

$1,177 - $1,342 with 18-135mm lens
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Thickness Is thicker
Cross type focus points Has slightly fewer cross-type focus points
Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS 7D
Compare the EOS 60D vs the FinePix X100
Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,198 body only

$2,898 - $2,999 with 24-105mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Startup delay Has much less startup delay
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the EOS 7D
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the FinePix X100
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
Startup delay Has significantly less startup delay
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D5100 vs the EOS 7D
Compare the D5100 vs the FinePix X100
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$544 - $949 body only

$649 - $867 with 18-55mm lens
Startup delay Has much less startup delay
Weight Is significantly lighter
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder size Slightly smaller viewfinder
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the EOS 7D
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the FinePix X100
Pentax K-5

Pentax K-5

Entry-level DSLR

$890 - $1,129 body only

$1,033 - $1,283 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Thickness Is thicker
Lens availability Significantly fewer lenses available
Compare the K-5 vs the EOS 7D
Compare the K-5 vs the FinePix X100
Sony NEX-7

Sony NEX-7

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,200 body only

$1,350 - $1,499 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lens availability Much fewer lenses available
Compare the NEX-7 vs the EOS 7D
Compare the NEX-7 vs the FinePix X100

Canon EOS 7D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
Weather sealed No weather sealing
Cross type focus points Significantly fewer cross-type focus points
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS 7D
Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Pro DSLR

$3,499 - $3,500 body only

$4,299 - $4,300 with 24-105mm lens
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Lens availability Fewer lenses available
Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the EOS 7D
Sony SLT-A77

Sony SLT A77

Pro DSLR

$1,398 body only

$1,998 with 16-50mm lens
Autofocus Video autofocus
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lens availability Significantly fewer lenses available
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the SLT A77 vs the EOS 7D

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$599
Wide angle Much better wide angle
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Overall image quality Significantly worse image quality
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the FinePix X100
Fujifilm X-Pro1

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,991 - $2,298 body only
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the X-Pro1 vs the FinePix X100
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$799 - $800
Wide angle Much better wide angle
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the FinePix X100
Leica M9

Leica M9

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$6,900 body only
Sensor size Much larger sensor
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Movie format Does not take movies
Compare the M9 vs the FinePix X100
Leica X2

Leica X2

Boutique

$2,621
Wide angle Much better wide angle
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Compare the X2 vs the FinePix X100

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