- APS-C 332.3mm2
- 18.0 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Canon EOS 7D webpage |
Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Leica Q
Q vs Q2 |
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Successor: |
Canon 7D Mark II
7D vs 7D Mark II |
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General | ||
Model Number: | 7D | Q2 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | Type No. 4889 | |
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | EVF |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $1699.00 | $4995.00 |
Street Price: | $1,499.00 | $5,554.32 |
Date Available: | 2009-09-30 | 2019-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
51.7 oz
(1,467 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
25.3 oz
(718 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.8 x
4.4 x
2.9 in. (148 x 111 x 74 mm) |
5.1 x
3.1 x
3.6 in. (130 x 80 x 92 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
Effective Megapixels: | 18.0 | 47.3 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.30 microns | 4.30 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 66 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.0 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.7 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 854 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2) |
8368 x 5584
(46.7 MP,
3:2), 6704 x 4472 (30.0 MP, 3:2), 4668 x 3128 (14.6 MP, Other), 3136 x 2096 (6.6 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 3360 x 2240 (7.5 MP, 3:2), 2240 x 1496 (3.4 MP, 3:2), 4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3424 x 2288 (7.8 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1072 (1.7 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.0 | 20.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (60p/50p) |
4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p/24p) 1920x1080 (120p/60p/30p/24p) |
Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264) | MPEG-4 with AAC stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | n/a |
Lens: | Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Leica Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH.; 11 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 45 - 216mm | 28mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 28 - 135mm | 28mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.80x | 1.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) | f/1.7 - f/16 in 1/3 EV increments |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
17 cm to Infinity 6.7 in to Infinity |
|
Filter Thread: | 72.0mm | 49.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | On lens |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 1.25x, 1.8x, 2.7x crop modes (35, 50, 75 mm eq.) |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Phase-Detection: AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 19 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point | Contrast-detect AF: Single zone (225 fields), multi-field, face recognition, subject tracking, optional setting/shutter release by touching the monitor; Manual focus with focus peaking and magnification available |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | EVF: 3.68M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 4:3 aspect ratio, -4 to +3 diopter, 21mm eye relief, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 3,686,400 dots (1,228,800 pixels) |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | 0.76x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.00x | 0.76x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,040,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 50000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 50 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800 | Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2500K - 10,000K | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, Flash, Gray Card, Kelvin Setting |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/40000 - 120 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9.4% at center), Spot (2.3% at center) | Multi-field, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Creative Auto, 3 Custom User Settings | Sport, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Snow/Beach, Fireworks, Candlelight, Sunset, Digiscoping, Miniature Effect, Panorama and HDR |
Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | Yes |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | E-TTL II | n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/500 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC Sync | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | No |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-II | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG | .DNG RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264) | MPEG-4 with AAC stereo audio |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or Wireless | Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
Connections (extended): | N3-type push-in terminal, HDMI mini out, external microphone jack, extension system terminal for WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 22 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.32 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.0 | 20.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 22 | 25 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.0 | 20.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 16 | 14 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.9 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.13 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.10 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.202 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.083 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.24 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.061 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View lag: Full Autofocus "Quick Mode" (Phase Detect) = 0.986s Full Autofocus "Live Mode" (Contrast Detect = 1.103s Prefocused = 0.202s | |
Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.7 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 370 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 800 shots | 350 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary BP-SCL4 |
Usable Battery Types: | LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble | 1 x Proprietary BP-SCL4 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Canon Solutions Disc version 21.0 (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch, Memory Card utility, WFT Utility, Original Data Security Tool | Leica FOTOS App |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP2/SP3 / Vista, Mac OS X 10.4-10.5 | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 8 fps continuous mode, all new 19-point AF system, built-in flash can be wireless master, dual-axis electronic level. |