Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel T3i (EOS 600D) and Canon EOS 7D

Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel T3i (EOS 600D) and Canon EOS 7D [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 7D ×
Canon EOS Rebel T3i (EOS 600D) ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 7DCanon EOS Rebel T3i (EOS 600D)
BrandCanonCanon
Model number7DT3i
Alternate model number(s)-
  • eos 600d
  • kiss x5
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20092011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)148133
Width (mm)7480
Height (mm)111100
Weight (g)1,4671,031
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon T2i
SuccessorCanon 7D MarCanon T4i
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 score6665
Dxo color depth score (bit)2222.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.711.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)854793
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)
  • 1696 x 1280(2.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1728 x 1728(3.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2034 x 1728(3.5 mp other)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2592 x 1456(3.8 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 5184 x 2912(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 720 x 400(0.3 mp other)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
  • .cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
  • raw+l/f jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)83.6
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)MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container (stereo with ext. mic)
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 - 0.290.18 - 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 pointPhase Detect with TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor: 9-point, 1 enhanced cross-type, 8 single-axis; Live View: Phase Detect, Contrast Detect
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; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.630.53
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)10.85
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 1EV steps, H=12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • kelvin 2500k - 10
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 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 Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%); iFCL with dual layer sensor
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Auto, 3 Custom User SettingsCreative Auto, Auto+, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field AE
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: auto
  • manual flash
  • red-eye reduction
  • second curtain synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1213
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependentLens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 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
  • .cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • raw+l/f jpeg
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 (rs-60e3) or wireless (rc-6
  • rc-1)
  • rc-5
Connections (extended)
  • extension system terminal for wft-e5a wireless file transmitter
  • external microphone jack
  • hdmi mini out
  • n3-type push-in terminal
  • external stereo mic jack
  • mini (type-c) hdmi-cec
  • wired remote jack
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.44
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.30.46
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)226
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.320.39
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)83.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)229
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)83.6
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)165
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)7.93.3
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)63
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.130.28
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.10.83
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.20.08
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.080.11
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.240.26
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.09
Shutter lag (notes)Live View lag:Full Autofocus "Quick Mode" (Phase Detect) = 0.986sFull Autofocus "Live Mode" (Contrast Detect = 1OVF:Auto Selection AF: 0.160sLive View:Phase-detect AF lag: 1.176sContrast-detect AF lag: 0.826sPrefocused: 0.084s
Startup time (s)0.41.5
Play -> record time (s)0.11.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.73.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-180
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)800440
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary LP-E8
Usable battery types
  • lp-e6 lithium-ion rechargeble
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble
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
  • digital photo professional
  • eos digital solutions disc (eos utility
  • movie edit task
  • photostitch)
  • picture style editor
  • video snapshot task
  • zoombrowser ex/imagebrowser
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.4-10.5
  • windows xp sp2/sp3 / vista
  • mac os x 10.4+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and features8 fps continuous mode, all new 19-point AF system, built-in flash can be wireless master, dual-axis electronic level.Vari-angle high resolution 3:2 LCD, new EOS Scene Detection technology, Auto Picture Style, improved ALO and AWB, Feature Guide, Basic + Function



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