Product Comparison: Canon EOS 50D vs Canon EOS 7D


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Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera
Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera
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Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera
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General Specifications
Brand
Canon
Canon
Model
EOS 50D
EOS 7D
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
The Canon EOS 50D combines many of the technologies found in Canon's professional cameras making it the perfect choice for the advanced amateur wishing to take their photography to the next level, the semi-professional, or professional looking for a powerful back up model.
The Canon EOS 7D is built to match the passion of demanding professionals or advanced amateur photographers. Its design marries the precision of its 18 Megapixel CMOS sensor, with powerful dual DIGIC 4 image processors to deliver superb resolution, 8 frames per second shooting and high ISO performance.
Key Specs
Sensor Resolution
15.1 MP
18 MP
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Lens
Body
Body
Viewfinder
Pentaprism
Pentaprism
Size & Weight
Height
4.24 in.
4.35 in.
Width
5.73 in.
5.83 in.
Depth
2.89 in.
2.89 in.
Weight
25.75 oz.
28.92 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera
  • The camera is very small.
  • The body is small and light.
  • It takes amazing photos and, it's lightweight.
  • Compact and lightweight.
  • This camera is heavier and can be tricky for small hands.
Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera
  • I like the size and weight of the body.
  • Battery life is great. Camera is actually pretty lightweight.
  • The body is lightweight and durable.
  • It can get a bit heavy to carry around all day.
  • The 7D is pretty heavy.
Imaging
ISO Settings
Auto: 100 - 3200, Extended: 100-12800
Auto: 100-6400, Extended: 100-12800
Burst Mode
Yes
Yes
Low Light/High Sensitivity
Yes
Yes
Face Detection
Yes
Yes
Image File Format(s)
JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
What customers say about "Imaging"
Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera
  • The wide ISO range is very impressive, allowing good shots to be taken hand-held in low light.
  • The ISO in thirds is great. It makes your exposures perfect, even if you shoot Jpeg.
  • Shooting at high ISO still produces great shots.
  • The photos are sharp and colors are superb.
  • Very clean ISO performance.
Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera
  • Great low-light performance at high iso.
  • Awesome metering and ISO quality.
  • Shoots full 1080p video.
  • 8/fps more than enough for all my needs.
  • The image quality of this camera is very good.
Display
Display Type
TFT-LCD
TFT-LCD
Screen Size
3 in.
3 in.
Screen Resolution
920000 dots
920000 dots
Touch Screen
No
No
Vari-angle Display
No
No
What customers say about "Display"
Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera
  • The LCD screen is gorgeous! And the controls and menus are easy to navigate.
  • The 3" screen does a decent job.
  • The LCD screen is great. Menu even easier to use.
  • Gigantic, beautiful screen.
  • The LCD screen is big, bright and super crisp.
Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera
  • The viewfinder and the LCD screen are just awesome.
  • Easy to use viewfinder and clear lcd screen.
  • The LCD screen is great, even in bright sun.
  • Big and bright viewfinder.
  • The 3" LCD screen is big, bright and beautiful.
Features
Water Resistant
No
No
Shock Resistant
No
No
Panorama Mode
No
No
Shooting Modes
AUTO, Creative Auto, SCN, No Flash, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, A-DEP, Custom
AUTO, Creative Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Custom
White Balance Modes
Ambience priority, White priority, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature
Ambience priority, White priority, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature
Shutter Speeds
30 - 1/8000
30 - 1/8000
What customers say about "Features"
Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera
  • The controls are very easy to use.
  • Robust build quality, decent portability, great battery life.
  • It has all the features and good quality.
  • It's great camera with plenty of good features.
  • The picture quality is awesome. The pictures are both sharp and the colors are spectacular.
Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera
  • Awesome ISO range and low noise.
  • Frame rate is ridiculous.
  • 18mp is wonderful. Great detail.
  • Great camera, fast shutter, lots of options.
  • Controls are responsive and easy to use.
Connectivity
PictBridge Enabled
Yes
Yes
NFC Enabled
No
No
Integrated GPS
No
No
Output(s)
USB 2.0, Mini HDMI, Video output (PAL/ NTSC), Extension System Terminal
Hi-Speed USB, Mini HDMI, Video output (PAL/ NTSC), 3.5mm jack
Number Of Memory Card Slots
1
1
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera
  • Pictures transferred effortlessly when I connected the 50D to my computer.
  • I like the HDMI output, which lets me view the pictures as a slideshow in High Definition on my tv.
  • I use this camera primarily for in-studio work using a USB connection for remote shooting.
  • Transfer speed from the camera body to the PC and also using a Sandisk extreme USB 2.0 reader, extremely high.
  • Great connectivity. I am extremely pleased with this camera.
Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera
  • It is quite easy to connect and transfer data using USB or HDMI.
  • There is mic jack.
  • Very good quality. Great connectivity options.
  • All necessary connectors are present.
  • HDMI perfectly transmits the picture to my TV.
Power
Battery Model
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery BP-511
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6
Battery Life
640 frames
800 frames
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manual
Download
Download
Manufacturer
Link


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