These two cameras are currently the best Canon has to offer to those who are looking for an action APS-C camera! The EOS 70D is more affordable, and is slightly slower in most departments, but is still fast enough to help you in tough situations. The Canon 7D Mark II on the other hand, is even faster than its predecessor (10fps) and has one of the best AF systems out there right now!
| Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Canon EOS 70D | |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixels | 20.2 | 20.2 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 22.4 x 15mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
| Sensor Type | APS-C | APS-C |
| Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
| ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 | 100 - 25,600 |
| Processor | Dual Digic 6 | Digic 5+ |
| AF Points | 65 | 19 |
| Burst Mode | 10fps | 7fps |
| LCD Size | 3.0" Fixed LCD | 3.0" Articulating LCD |
| Touch Screen | No | Yes |
| LCD Resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 98% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1x | 0.95x |
| Viewfinder Type | Pentaprism | Pentaprism |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/8000 to 30 sec. | 1/8000 to 30 sec. |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV | ±5 EV |
| Storage Type | CF + SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Video Resolution | 1,920 x 1,080 (60fps) 1,920 x 1,080 (50fps) 1,920 x 1,080 (30/25,25fps) 1,280 x 720 (60fps) 1,280 x 720 (50ps) | 1,920 x 1,080 (30fps) 1,920 x 1,080 (25fps) 1,920 x 1,080 (24fps) 1,280 x 720 (60fps) 1,280 x 720 (50ps) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 910g (2.0lbs) | 750g (1.66lbs) |
| Battery Life | 670 Shots (CIPA) | 920 Shots (CIPA) |
| Dimensions | 149 x 112 x 78 mm | 138 x 104 x 79 mm |
| Price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2013 |
Advantages of the Canon EOS 7D Mark II:
- 1 stop higher ISO
- 65 vs 19AF, all cross-type points. This gives you a better control of what part of the image you want to focus on, and more chances of succeeding as well!
- 3fps faster burst mode
- Slightly better viewfinder magnification and coverage
- Full HD at 60fps compared to 30
You can buy the Canon EOS 7D Mark II at Amazon here.
Advantages of the Canon EOS 70D:
- Touch-screen LCD; not an advantage to everyone though
- Around 200g lighter body
- Around 250 shots longer battery life
It’s also cheaper, and is comparable to the old 7D. Both cameras are capable of delivering great images, especially since they use the same sensor (as well with Dual Pixel technology for video).
You can buy the Canon EOS 70D at Amazon here.
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