Canon 7D Mark II vs Fujifilm X-A2

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Canon 7D Mark II vs Fujifilm X-A2

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APS-C 337.5mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-A2 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-A2 conclusion.

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Differences

Canon 7D Mark II advantages over Fujifilm X-A2

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

670 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 76 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Less shutter lag
0.25 vs 0.36 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
20.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
9.5 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
103 vs 16 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.5 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
26 vs 12 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X-A2 advantages over Canon 7D Mark II

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 4.11 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
40 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
564g vs 1388g
Lighter weight
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; High ISO performance improved over predecessor; Excellent burst speeds (up to 10fps); Significantly improved buffer depths; 65-pt AF system; Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Can focus down to f/8 (great for teleconverters); 1080/60p video; Headphone and mic jacks; Rugged build quality.
Autofocus speed (AF shutter lag) slower than 7D and 70D; Mediocre battery life for a pro DSLR; Dynamic range at low to moderate ISOs not as good as competitors; Phase-detect AF did not perform as well as expected in our low-light AF tests; No built-in Wi-Fi; No autofocus for 1080/60p video.
Read our Canon 7D Mark II Review

Very good image quality; Great high ISO performance for its class; Very good optical performance from the kit lens; Decent battery life; Very good value for the money.
No built-in EVF; Slower than average full autofocus shutter lag in testing; Sluggish continuous AF for stills & video; Mediocre burst speeds; Limited dynamic range with JPEGs; No remote control with Wi-Fi.
Read our Fujifilm X-A2 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 7D

Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 7D

$1597
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Built-in GPS

$1499
APS-C

Less expensive
Less shutter lag

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Canon 7D

Fujifilm X-A2

Canon 7D

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$1499
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Canon 7D

Compared to Canon 6D

Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 6D

$1597
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
More telephoto lens reach

$1699
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Canon 6D

Fujifilm X-A2

Canon 6D

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

$1699
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Canon 6D

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Canon 7D Mark II

Sony NEX-6

$1597
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-A2

Sony NEX-6

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Canon 70D

Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 70D

$1597
APS-C

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$1149
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Canon 70D

Fujifilm X-A2

Canon 70D

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

$1149
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Canon 70D

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Canon 7D Mark II

Fujifilm X-E2

$1597
APS-C

Lens selection
Built-in GPS

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-A2

Fujifilm X-E2

$600
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Wider angle kit lens

$899
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

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