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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
Manufacturer website
Canon EOS 7D webpage |
| Predecessor: |
Pentax K10D
K10D vs K20D |
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| Successor: |
Pentax K-7
K20D vs K-7 |
Canon 7D Mark II
7D vs 7D Mark II |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | K20D | 7D |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $799.95 | $1699.00 |
| Street Price: | $1,499.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2008-04-30 | 2009-09-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
28.3 oz
(802 g)
includes batteries |
51.7 oz
(1,467 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.6 x
4.0 x
2.8 in. (142 x 102 x 70 mm) |
5.8 x
4.4 x
2.9 in. (148 x 111 x 74 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.6 | 18.0 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.05 microns | 4.30 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.6x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 65 | 66 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.9 | 22.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.1 | 11.7 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 639 | 854 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4672 x 3104
(14.5 MP,
Other), 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2) |
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) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | JPEG, 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.8 | 8.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (60p/50p) |
|
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264) | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) | Canon EF/EF-S |
| Lens: | n/a | Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 45 - 216mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 28 - 135mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.80x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 72.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII) | Phase-Detection: AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 19 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, coverage: 95%, magnification: 0.95x, diopter: -2.5 to 1.5 | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | 0.63x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.95x | 1.00x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 32.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded) | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2500K - 10,000K |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | 63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9.4% at center), Spot (2.3% at center) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority | Creative Auto, 3 Custom User Settings |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 10 or 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | E-TTL II |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | Lens aperture dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Socket | Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | Full TTL exposure |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | CF1 / CF2 |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Wired or IR | Optional Wired or Wireless |
| Connections (extended): | DC input, wired remote | 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): | 0.39 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.36 | <0.3 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 11 | 22 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.32 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.8 | 8.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 38 | 22 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 16 | |
| 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): | 0.17 seconds | 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): | 0.090 seconds | 0.083 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.24 seconds | 0.24 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.089 seconds | 0.061 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View: Full AF = n/a Prefocused = 0.659s Prefocused with flash = 2.395s | 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 | 0.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.5 seconds | 0.1 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.1 seconds | 2.7 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 530 shots | 800 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI50 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| 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: | CD-ROM S-SW74/75 | 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 |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista, MacOS 10.2 or later | Windows XP SP2/SP3 / Vista, Mac OS X 10.4-10.5 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system; Weather and dust resistant body; Live View mode that allows users to see the full image area to confirm composition, focus status and lighting on the large 2.7 inch LCD monitor; Expanded Dynamic Range function; Improved Dust Reduction system that features the new Dust Alert function to pinpoint the exact location of dust particles for the photographer to remove. | 8 fps continuous mode, all new 19-point AF system, built-in flash can be wireless master, dual-axis electronic level. |
