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Comparison of Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon EOS 7D [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 5D Mark II ×
Canon EOS 7D ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark IICanon EOS 7D
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/-
Model number5D Mark II7D
Camera formatPro SLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20082009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)152148
Width (mm)7574
Height (mm)114111
Weight (g)1,5881,467
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 5D-
SuccessorCanon 5D Mark IICanon 7D Mar
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)21.118
Sensor format35mmAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)864332.27
Sensor width (mm)3622.3
Sensor height (mm)2414.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.414.3
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7966
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.722
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.911.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,815854
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3861 x 2574(9.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4080 x 2720(11.1 mp 3:2)
  • 5616 x 3744(21.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit cr2
  • jpeg
  • raw
  • sraw1
  • sraw2
  • 14-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
Continuous-mode (fps)3.98
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3060
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM).MOV (H.264)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EFCanon EF/EF-S
LensCanon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USMCanon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 105.0045.00 - 216.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)24.00 - 105.0028.00 - 135.00
Zoom ratio (x)4.43.8
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.250.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4550
Filter thread (mm)7772
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor; 9 AF Points (1 Cross Type) + 6 AF Assist PointsPhase-Detection: AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 19 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopterSLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.710.63
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.711
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settings100-6400, extendable to 50/25600, 1/3 EV incrementsAuto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • 000k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • kelvin 2500k - 10
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%)63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9.4% at center), Spot (2.3% at center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Auto, 3 CustomCreative Auto, 3 Custom User Settings
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes-
  • e-ttl ii
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-12
Flash range description-Lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionPC Sync, Hot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Sync
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • c
  • cf1
Uhs supportNo UHS support-
Other memoryUDMA compliant-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit cr2
  • raw
  • sraw1
  • sraw2
  • 14-bit raw
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or ir wireless
  • optional wired or wireless
Connections (extended)
  • system extension terminal (for wft-e4)
  • extension system terminal for wft-e5a wireless file transmitter
  • external microphone jack
  • hdmi mini out
  • n3-type push-in terminal
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.350.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.370.3
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)1422
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.350.32
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.98
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)7522
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.98
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1116
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.97.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)86
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.210.13
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.191.1
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.120.2
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.120.08
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.24
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.06
Shutter lag (notes)Live View:Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.47sFull AF, Live Mode: 1.189sPrefocused: 0.119sLive View lag:Full Autofocus "Quick Mode" (Phase Detect) = 0.986sFull Autofocus "Live Mode" (Contrast Detect = 1
Startup time (s)0.40.4
Play -> record time (s)0.10.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-2.7
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)850800
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E6Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lp-e6 lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • canon eos digital solution disk (version 19.1): eos utility (version 2.5)
  • digital photo professional (version 3.5)
  • picture style editor (version 1.4)
  • zoombrowser ex (version 6.2)
  • canon solutions disc version 21.0 (eos utility
  • digital photo professional.picture style editor
  • memory card utility
  • movie edit task
  • original data security tool
  • photostitch
  • wft utility
  • zoombrowser ex/imagebrowser
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 0.3 or higher
  • windows xp sp2/vista
  • mac os x 10.4-10.5
  • windows xp sp2/sp3 / vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-8 fps continuous mode, all new 19-point AF system, built-in flash can be wireless master, dual-axis electronic level.



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