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Comparison of Canon EOS 60D and Canon EOS 7D [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 7D ×
Canon EOS 60D ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 7DCanon EOS 60D
BrandCanonCanon
Model number7D60D
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20092010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)148145
Width (mm)7479
Height (mm)111106
Weight (g)1,4671,234
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon 50D
SuccessorCanon 7D MarCanon 70D
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)1818
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)332.27332.27
Sensor width (mm)22.322.3
Sensor height (mm)14.914.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.34.3
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.61.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6666
Dxo color depth score (bit)2222.2
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.711.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)854813
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 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)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
  • 14-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mraw
  • sraw
Continuous-mode (fps)85.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (H.264).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 EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
LensCanon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USMCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)45.00 - 216.0029.00 - 216.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)28.00 - 135.0018.00 - 135.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.87.5
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.03 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5045
Filter thread (mm)7267
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase-Detection: AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 19 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center pointAF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 96% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.630.59
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)10.95
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,6001,040,000
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 settingsAuto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • kelvin 2500k - 10
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
  • 000k
  • 500k - 10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • kelvin 2
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9.4% at center), Spot (2.3% at center)63-zone (dual layer) Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (6.5%), Spot (2.8%)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Auto, 3 Custom User SettingsCreative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Custom User Setting
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • e-ttl ii
  • e-ttl ii
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1213
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependentLens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC SyncHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • c
  • cf1
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-No UHS support
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
  • 14-bit raw
  • mraw
  • 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 wireless
  • optional wired or wireless
Connections (extended)
  • extension system terminal for wft-e5a wireless file transmitter
  • external microphone jack
  • hdmi mini out
  • n3-type push-in terminal
  • external 3.5mm microphone jack
  • hdmi mini out
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.30.3
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)2214
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.320.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)85.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2234
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)85.3
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1615
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)7.95.4
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)67
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.130.25
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.11.1
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.20.12
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.080.08
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.240.29
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.06
Shutter lag (notes)Live View lag:Full Autofocus "Quick Mode" (Phase Detect) = 0.986sFull Autofocus "Live Mode" (Contrast Detect = 1OVF:Full Autofocus Lag, Auto Selection AF = 0.159sLive View:Full Autofocus Lag, Quick Mode (Phase Detect) = 0.999sFull Autofocus Lag
Startup time (s)0.40.4
Play -> record time (s)0.10.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.72.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-320
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)8001,100
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lp-e6 lithium-ion rechargeble
  • lp-e6 lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • 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
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  • canon solutions disc (eos utility
  • digital photo professional.picture style editor
  • memory card utility
  • movie edit task
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex/imagebrowser
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.4-10.5
  • windows xp sp2/sp3 / vista
  • mac os x 10.4-10.5
  • windows xp sp2/sp3 / vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and features8 fps continuous mode, all new 19-point AF system, built-in flash can be wireless master, dual-axis electronic level.Full HD movies, vari-angle LCD, 5.3 fps burst mode.



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