Canon 7d taking the decision!
After Canon 60D was released I took more time to compare the new model with Canon 7D which was released last year. Based on the available specification making the decision was much easier for me before 60D was out.
Off course the price and new features are both important but the AF system and camera body made me decide go for the 7D model. 7D is quicker, viewfinder coverage is 100% and 19-point cross type Auto Focus System the camera is a real upgrade for my from my 400D.
The “Tilt LCD” and better sound recording quality are cool new features for 60D but spending 200 euro more I get more professional camera body.
Canon EOS 60D and EOS 7D Specifications
| Features | Canon EOS 60D | Canon EOS 7D |
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Sensor Type
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APS-C CMOS sensor
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APS-C CMOS sensor
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Sensor Size
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22.3 x 14.9mm
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22.3 x 14.9mm
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Sensor Resolution
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18.0 megapixels
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18.0 megapixels
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LCD
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3-inch 3:2 (1040k dots) Clear View LCD
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3-inch (920k dots) Clear View II LCD
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Tilt LCD
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Yes
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No
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Live View
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Yes
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Yes
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Viewfinder Type
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Pentaprism
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Pentaprism
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Viewfinder Coverage
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Approx. 96%
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Approx. 100%
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Viewfinder Magnification
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Approx. 0.95x
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Approx. 1.0x
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Focusing Screen
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Interchangeable (3 types, optional)
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Fixed (Transmissive LCD screen)
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HD Movie
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1920×1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280×720 (60, 50fps)
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1920×1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280×720 (60, 50fps)
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Max. Continuous Burst Speed
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5.3fps (58JPEG / 16RAW)
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8fps (126JPEG / 15RAW)
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Metering System
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TTL full aperture metering with 63 zone Dual Layer SPC
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TTL full aperture metering with 63 zone Dual Layer SPC
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AF System
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9-point cross type AF System
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19-point cross type AF System
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Flash Modes
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Auto, Manual Flash On/Off, Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
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Auto, Manual Flash On/Off, Multi Flash, Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
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Built-in Image Stabilisation
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No
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No
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Image Sensitivity (ISO)
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AUTO(100-3200), 100-6400 (Expandable to 12800)
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AUTO(100-3200), 100-6400 (Expandable to 12800)
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Shutter Speed Range
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30-1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb
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30-1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb
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Built-in Flash
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Yes
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Yes
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Body Material
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Aluminium and polycarbonate resin with glass fibre
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Magnesium Alloy body covers
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Weight (Body Only)
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Approx. 755g
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Approx. 820g
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Dimensions (W x H x D)
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144.5 x 105.8 x 78.6mm
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148.2 x 110.7 x 73.5mm
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Price
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€ 959,- |
€ 1194,-
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The following two video’s helped me really taking the decision why:
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