Specifications | Canon EOS 7D | Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D |
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Year Introduced | 2009 | 2010 |
Megapixels | 18.0 | 18.0 |
Total Pixels | 19.0 | 18.7 |
Sensor Size | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Pixel Dimensions | 5184 x 3456 | 5184 x 3456 |
Pixel Size | 4.30µm | 4.30µm |
Diffraction-Limited Aperture | f/6.9 | f/6.9 |
Sensor Readout Speed (ms) | ||
Sensor Stabilization | N | N |
Lens Mount | EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E | EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E |
FOVCF | 1.6x | 1.6x |
Image Processor | Dual DIGIC 4 | DIGIC 4 |
Autofocus | ||
Type | TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor | TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated with a CMOS sensor |
Points | 19 cross-type AF points (f/2.8 at center) | 9 AF points (f/5.6 cross type at center, extra sensitivity at f/2.8) |
Working Range | EV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO100) | EV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO100) |
Point Selection | Automatic selection: 19 point AF Manual selection: Single point AF Manual selection: Spot AF Manual selection: AF point Expansion Manual selection: Zone AF AF points can be selected separately for vertical and horizontal shooting | Automatic selection, Manual selection |
Microadjustment | C.Fn III-5 +/- 20 steps Adjust all lenses by same amount Adjust up to 20 lenses individually | No |
Touch & Drag AF | ||
Eye Detection AF | ||
Focus Bracketing/Stacking | ||
Exposure Control | ||
Metering Modes | TTL full aperture metering with 63 zone Dual Layer SPC (1) Evaluative metering (linked to All AF point) (2) Partial metering (approx. 9.4% of viewfinder at centre) (3) Spot metering (approx. 2.3% viewfinder at centre) (4) Centre weighted average metering | TTL full aperture metering with 63-zone SPC (1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points) (2) Partial metering at center (approx. 9% of viewfinder) (3) Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center) (4) Center weighted average metering |
Metering Range | EV 1 - 20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100) | EV 1 - 20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100) |
Exposure Comp | +/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB). | +/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB). |
AEB | 3 Shots +/-3 EV 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments | 3 shots +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments |
Light Flicker Mode | ||
Intervalometer | ||
ISO Sensitivity | Auto (100-6400, max ISO can limited by user ), 100-6400 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 12800 | Auto (100-6400), 100-6400 Expandable to H (approx 12800) in 1-stop increments |
Shutter Speed | 30 - 1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) | 30 - 1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) |
Viewfinder | ||
Type | Pentaprism | Pentamirror |
Coverage | Approx. 100% | Approx. 95% |
Magnification | Approx. 1.00x | Approx. 0.87x |
Eyepoint | Approx. 22mm | Approx. 19mm |
Information | AF information: AF points, focus confirmation light. Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB. Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light. Image information: White balance correction, CF card information, monochrome shooting, maximum burst (2 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+). Composition information: Grid, Dual Axis Electronic level | AF information: AF points, focus confirmation light Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light Image information: White balance correction, SD card information, monochrome shooting, maximum burst (1 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+) |
DOF Preview | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. |
LCD | ||
Type | 3.0" (7.5cm) Clear View II TFT, approx. 920K dots | 3.0" (7.7cm) 3:2 Clear View TFT, approx. 1040K dots |
Coating | Anti-reflection and Solid Structure | Dual Anti-reflection, anti smudge |
Brightness Adj | Auto: Using external ambient light sensor Manual: Adjustable to one of seven levels | Adjustable to one of seven levels |
Display Options | (1) Quick Control Screen (2) Camera settings (3) Dual Axis Electronic Level | (1) Quick Control Screen (2) Camera settings |
Flash | ||
Built-in GN | 12 (ISO 100, meters) | 13 (ISO 100, meters) |
Built-in Coverage | Up to 15mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 24mm) | Up to 17mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 27mm) |
Built-in Recycle Time | Approx. 3 seconds | Approx. 3 seconds |
Modes | Auto, Manual flash, Multi flash, Integrated Speedlite Transmitter | Auto, Manual Flash On/off |
X-Sync | 1/250sec | 1/200sec |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments | +/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments |
Hot Shoe/PC Terminal | Yes / Yes | Yes / No |
External Flash Comp | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support |
Shooting | ||
Shooting Modes | Auto (Stills and Movie), Creative Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual (Stills and Movie), Custom (x3) | Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Movie, Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, A-DEP |
Picture Styles | Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) | Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) |
Image Processing | Highlight Tone Priority Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination RAW image processing - during image Playback only Resize to M or S | Highlight Tone Priority Auto Lighting Optimizer (Basic and Creative modes) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction Peripheral illumination correction |
Abberration Corrections | ||
Drive Modes | Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s +remote) | Single, Continuous, Self timer (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10) |
Continuous Shooting | Max. Approx. 8fps. (speed maintained for up to 130 images (JPEG)(with UDMA card), 25 images (RAW)) | Max. Approx. 3.7fps. (speed maintained for minimum of approx 34 images (JPEG), 6 images (RAW)) |
Shutter Lag | 59ms | 90ms |
Viewfinder Blackout | 100ms | 130ms |
Live View | ||
FrameRate | 30 fps | 30 fps |
Focusing | Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode, Live Face detection mode | Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode |
Metering | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor Active metering time can be changed | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor Active metering time can be changed |
Display Options | Grid overlay (x2), Histogram | Grid overlay, Histogram |
File Information | ||
Still ImageType | JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), RAW: RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant | JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), RAW: RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
Image Size | JPEG: (L) 5184x3456, (M) 3456x2304, (S) 2592x1728 RAW: (RAW) 5184x3456, (M-RAW) 3888x2592, (S-RAW) 2592x1728 | JPEG: (L) 5184x3456 (M) 3456x2304, (S) 2592x1728 RAW: (RAW) 5184x3456 |
Movie Type | MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM, recording level can be manually adjusted by user) | MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
Movie Size | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) |
Movie Length | Max duration 29min 59sec, Max file size 4GB | Max duration 29m 59sec, Max file size 4GB |
Other Information | ||
Wireless Features | ||
GPS | via optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver | |
Custom Functions | 27 Custom Functions with 70 settings | 12 Custom Functions with 36 settings |
LCD Panel / Illumination | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
Water & Dust Resistance | Yes (equal to EOS-1N) | |
Sound Memo | No | No |
Interface | ||
Computer Interface | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB |
Other Interface | HDMI mini output, Video output (PAL/ NTSC), Extension system terminal (for WFT-E5), External microphone (Stereo mini jack) | Video output (PAL/ NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI mini output (HDMI-CEC compatible), External microphone (3.5mm Stereo mini jack) |
Memory | ||
Memory Type | CompactFlash Type I/ II (Microdrive compatible, UDMA compatible), external storage with WFT-E5 | SD card, SDHC card or SDXC card |
Batteries & Power | ||
Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6 (supplied), 1x CR1616 for date & settings | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E8 |
Battery Life | Approx. 800 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) 750 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) | Approx. 440 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) 400 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) |
Power Supply Battery Chargers | AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6, Battery charger LC-E6, Car Battery charger CBC-E6 | AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8, Battery charger LC-E8, LC-E8E |
Physical Specs | ||
Body Materials | Magnesium Alloy body covers | Stainless Steel and polycarbonate resin with glass fiber |
Shutter Durability Rating | 150,000 | N/A |
Operating Environment | 0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity | 0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity |
Dimensions Inches | 5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9" (148.2 x 110.7 x 73.5mm) | 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4" (128.8 x 97.3 x 62mm) |
CIPA Weight | 32.2 oz (914g) | 18.7 oz (530g) |
Accessories | ||
Viewfinder | Eyecup Eg, Dioptric adjustment lens Eg, Anti-Fog Eyepiece Eg | Eyecup Ef, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Ef, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15II, Angle Finder C |
Wireless File Transmitter | Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E5 | |
Compatible Lenses | All EF, EF-S, TS-E and MP-E lenses | All EF, EF-S, TS-E and MP-E lenses |
Battery Grip | BG-E7 Buy ► | BG-E8 Buy ► |
Remote | Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 | Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-6 |
Other | Hand Strap E2, GP-E2 | Hand Strap E2 |
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