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SENSOR Effective pixels: 18 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5184 x 3456
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 19 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, (12800 with boost)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 12800
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes (Pop-up)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 8.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 920,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Live view: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Mono
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 19
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 800
CONNECTIVITY HDMI: Yes
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
Summary
The EOS 7D maximum resolution of 5184 x 3456 pixels (18 megapixels) is better in comparison with the EOS 5D highest resolution of 4368 x 2912 pixels (13 megapixels). The EOS 5D is equipped with bigger sensor compared to the EOS 7D: Full frame (36 x 24 mm) versus APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm). It is the most important difference between these cameras because big sensor lets you to capture photos of the better quality. The EOS 7D offers a wider ISO range of 100-6400 in compare with 100-1600 ISO range of the EOS 5D. Such ISO range allow the camera owner to capture good quality photos in low light situations. The EOS 7D has more focus points in compare with the EOS 5D: 19 vs 9. More focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on objects that are not centred.
The EOS 7D display is better as it has more screen dots 920,000 in compare to 230,000 dots of the EOS 5D display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Canon EOS 7D offers a very convenient live view feature that lets the photographer to use the screen as a bigger viewfinder.
The EOS 7D has built-in flash. The EOS 7D battery life is better in compare to the EOS 5D battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to capture 800 photos with the EOS 7D and only 400 with the EOS 5D. The Canon EOS 7D weighs 860g which is 35g less in comparison with the weight of the EOS 5D. The Canon EOS 7D can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be convenient if you like to travel, to be able to go into the picture metadata and find out exactly where a photo was shot.
The Canon EOS 7D has 17 advantages and the EOS 5D only 1 so the EOS 7D is the best buy. Get the lowest price on Amazon