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Canon T7i vs Canon 7D Mark II – Comparison

Let’s see how to latest Canon Rebel T7i compares to the professional Canon 7D II that was announced 3 years earlier.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

Canon T7iCanon 7D II
Megapixels24.220.2
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Sensor FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
AA FilterYesYes
Image Resolution6000 x 40005472 x 3648
Body Image StabilizationYes (Movie only)No
Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
ISO100 - 25,600100 - 16,000
Expanded ISO51,20051,200
AF Points4565
Cross-type AF Points4565
Continuous Mode6fps10fps
LCD3.0" - Fully Articulated3.0" - Fixed
LCD Resolution1,040,000 dots1,040,000 dots
TouchscreenYesNo
Focus PeakingNoNo
Top LCD DisplayNoYes
Viewfinder TypeOpticalOptical
Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
Viewfinder Magnification0.82x0.71x
Video Resolution1920x1080 (60/30/24p)1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
 1280x720 (60/50p)1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone JackYesYes
Headphone JackNoYes
Memory Card TypeSD CF + SD
Dual Card SlotsNoYes
SD UHS SupportUHS-IUHS-II & UDMA7
Fastest Shutter Speed1/40001/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed30"30"
Bulb ModeYesYes
JPEG Buffer SizeUnlimited103
RAW Buffer Size2726
Time LapseYesYes
Built-in FlashYesYes
Max Flash Sync Speed1/2001/250
Startup Timex0.5s
Built-in Wi-FiYesNo
Built-in GPSNoYes
Built- in NFCYesNo
BluetoothYesNo
USB TypeUSB 2.0USB 3.0
Environmentally SealedNoYes
Battery Life (CIPA)600 shots670 shots
Battery IncludedYes (LP-E17)Yes (LP-E6 or LP-E6N)
Weight18.8 oz (532g)32.1 oz (910g)
Size5.2 x 3.9 x 3.0"5.9 x 4.4 x 3.1"
PriceAmazonAmazon
Release Date20172013

Canon T7i Advantages:

  • Sensor – The T7i sports a newer sensor with 4 more megapixels, improved dynamic range and image quality.
  • Built-in Video Stabilization – You get a 5-axis electronic stabilization that works only in video mode. Huge advantage for shooting with lenses that don’t have IS, and even with those that do have it!
  • LCD Screen – It’s fully articulated and supports touchscreen. It’s better for video, recording yourself, or shooting subjects that are way below/above you.
  • Bigger Buffer – The T7i has an unlimited JPEG buffer. It’s rare for most people to go over 103, so even the 7D II that is actually aimed at wildlife photographers will be just fine here.
  • Connections – You have built-in Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth to share your files
  • Weight & Size – The T7i is quite a lot smaller, and 400g lighter
  • Less Expensive – You could get two T7i’s for the price of one 7D II

The Canon T7i is newer and therefore offers better video features; touchscreen, stabilization and an articulating screen. The sensor has 4MP and just slightly better noise performance since it uses better technology, but image quality is great on both cameras.

For the price, the T7i offers a lot and it’s our favorite Rebel so far. It’s much cheaper than the 7D II and for that money you could get a couple of good lenses.

If you’re just starting out, we recommend it over the 7D II, but if you already have a DSLR and know you’ll be spending a lot of time shooting action and even the 45 points on the T7i aren’t enough, you might want to reconsider your budget.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

Canon EOS 7D Mark II Advantages:

  • Autofocus – The T7i has an excellent AF system, but the 7D II features an even more sophisticated one; 65 all-cross type AF points! It’s super fast, super accurate and great for shooting fast paced action
  • 10 vs 6fps – The 7D II is blazing fast and with 4 more fps, it’s better for capturing that special moment, whether it’s sports or an animal running
  • Top LCD Display – When shooting in manual/semi-automatic modes, previewing your settings on the top LCD screen is much faster
  • Rear Control Dial – There’s a main dial to control most of the functions instead of buttons, which in many cases leads to quicker setting selection
  • AF Joystick – For selecting the focus point/group manually, you get a dedicated AF joystick. It’s faster and more precise than doing it with regular buttons.
  • Viewfinder – The 7D II has a 100% viewfinder so everything you see when looking through it is what you’ll get on the shot.
  • Dual Card Slots – Shoot with both CF and SD at the same time, or use one for backup.
  • UHS-II – This is faster than UHS-II, but you’ll also need to buy a card that supports UHS-II (not expensive anyways). You can achieve faster writing and reading speeds for both photo and video.
  • Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000. When shooting on a bright day with big apertures (f/1.8, f/1.4), 1/4000 is not always fast enough to get a good exposure. This is rarely an issue for most photographers, but it’s still an advantage.
  • Faster Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs /200
  • Built-in GPS – Great for geo-tagging your shots.
  • USB 3.0 – Much faster file transferring if you don’t have a memory card reader
  • Environmentally Sealed – More protected against water, snow etc.
  • Battery Life – 70 shots more with a single charge.

You pay a lot more for the 7D II, but if you know you’ll shoot plenty of birds, wildlife and sports, the advantages are worth every dollar.

First, it’s a better choice for shooting in all sorts of weather conditions, the AF joystick is a wonderful addition and you get 2 memory card slots for never running out of space.

Is it worth it the money? Yes, if your main priority is shooting lots of action. It’s a good camera for everything else too, just like its predecessor, just excels at capturing movement.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

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