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Canon EOS 7D Mark II Compared to the Canon EOS 80D
| Specifications | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Canon EOS 80D |
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| Year Introduced | 2014 | 2016 |
| Megapixels | 20.2 | 24.2 |
| Total Pixels | 20.9 | 25.8 |
| Sensor Size | 22.4 x 15.0mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
| Pixel Dimensions | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Pixel Size | 4.09μm | 3.72µm |
| Diffraction-Limited Aperture | f/6.6 | f/6.0 |
| Sensor Readout Speed (ms) | ||
| Sensor Stabilization | N | N |
| Lens Mount | EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E | EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E |
| FOVCF | 1.6x | 1.6x |
| Image Processor | Dual DIGIC 6 | DIGIC 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| Type | TTL-CT-SIR with a dedicated CMOS sensor | TTL secondary image-forming phase-difference detection system with AF-dedicated CMOS sensor |
| Points | 65-point all cross-type AF * The number of AF points and cross-type AF points vary depending on the lens used. * The center AF point is a dual cross-type AF point at f/2.8. | 45 cross-type AF points (45 f/5.6 cross-type AF points, 27 f/8 points [9 cross-type], centre point is f/2.8 and f/5.6 dual cross-type) |
| Working Range | EV -3 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO100) | EV -3 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO100) |
| Point Selection | Automatic selection: 65 point AF Manual selection: Single point AF (65 cross type only, 21 or 9 points selectable) Manual selection: Spot AF Manual selection: AF point Expansion 4 points (up, down, left, right) Manual selection: AF point Expansion surrounding 8 points Manual selection: Zone AF Manual selection: Large Zone AF AF points can be selected separately for vertical and horizontal shooting | Automatic selection: 45 point AF Manual selection: Single point AF Manual selection: Zone AF Manual selection: Large Zone AF AF points can be selected separately for vertical and horizontal shooting |
| Microadjustment | AF Menu +/- 20 steps (wide and tele setting for Zooms) Adjust all lenses by same amount Adjust up to 40 lenses individually Adjustments remembered for lens by serial number | C.Fn II-16 +/- 20 steps (wide and tele setting for Zooms) Adjust all lenses by same amount Adjust up to 40 lenses individually Adjustments remembered for lens by serial number |
| Touch & Drag AF | ||
| Eye Detection AF | ||
| Focus Bracketing/Stacking | ||
| Exposure Control | ||
| Metering Modes | 150,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor EOS iSA System with 252-zone metering: (1) Evaluative metering (linked to All AF point) (2) Partial metering (approx. 6% of viewfinder at center) (3) Spot metering (approx. 1.8% viewfinder at center) * AF point-linked spot metering not provided (4) Center weighted average metering | 7560-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor Metering with the area divided into 63 segments (9×7) (1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points) (2) Partial metering (approx. 6.0% of viewfinder) (3) Spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder) (4) Center-weighted average metering |
| Metering Range | EV 0 – 20 (at 73˚F/23˚C and ISO 100) | EV 1 – 20 (at 23°C, ISO 100) |
| Exposure Comp | +/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB) | ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| AEB | 2, 3, 5 or 7 Shots +/-3 EV 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments | 2, 3, 5 or 7 Shots +/-3 EV 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments |
| Light Flicker Mode | ||
| Intervalometer | ||
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto (100-16000), 100-16000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments); ISO can be expanded to H1: 25600, H2: 51200
During Movie shooting: Auto (100-16000), 100-16000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments); ISO can be expanded to H: 25600 | Auto (100-16000), 100-16000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 25600 During Movie shooting: Auto (100-12800), 100-12800 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 25,600 |
| Shutter Speed | 30-1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) | 30 - 1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments) + Bulb (Shutter speed range available varies according to shooting mode) |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Type | Pentaprism | Pentaprism |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% | Approx. 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 1.00x | Approx. 0.95x |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 22mm | Approx. 22mm |
| Information | AF information: Single/Spot AF points, AF Frame, AF status, Focus indicator, AF mode, AF point selection, AF point registration Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, flash metering, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB, metering mode, shooting mode Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light. Image information: Card information, maximum burst (2 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+). Composition information: Grid, Electronic level Other information: Battery check, Warning symbol, Flicker Detection, drive mode, white balance, JPEG/RAW indicator | AF information: AF points, focus confirmation, AF area selection mode Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light. Image information: Card information, maximum burst Other information: Flicker Detection |
| DOF Preview | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. |
| LCD | ||
| Type | 3.0" (7.7cm) Clear View II TFT, approx. 1040K dots | Touch screen Vari angle 3.0" (7.7cm) 3:2 Clear View II TFT, approx. 1040K dots |
| Coating | Anti-reflection, Solid Structure and Anti smudge | Anti-reflection, Solid Structure and Anti smudge |
| Brightness Adj | Auto: Using extenal ambient light sensor Manual: Adjustable to one of seven levels | Adjustable to one of seven levels |
| Display Options | (1) Quick Control Screen (2) Camera settings (3) Dual Axis Electronic Level | (1) Quick Control Screen (2) Camera settings (3) Electronic Level |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in GN | 11 (ISO 100, meters) | 12 (ISO 100, meters) |
| Built-in Coverage | Up to 15mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 24mm) | Up to 17mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 28mm) |
| Built-in Recycle Time | Approx. 3 seconds | Approx. 3 seconds |
| Modes | E-TTL II, Manual flash, Multi flash, Integrated Speedlite Transmitter | Auto, Manual flash, Integrated Speedlite Transmitter |
| X-Sync | 1/250sec | 1/250sec |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments | ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| Hot Shoe/PC Terminal | Yes / Yes | Yes / No |
| External Flash Comp | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support |
| Shooting | ||
| Shooting Modes | Scene Intelligent Auto, Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual (Stills and Movie), Bulb, Custom (x3) | Scene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie), No Flash, Creative Auto, SCN(Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Food, Kids, Candlelight), Creative filters, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual (Stills and Movie), Bulb, Custom |
| Picture Styles | Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) | Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral,Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) |
| Image Processing | Highlight Tone Priority Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) Multi Shot Noise Reduction Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination Chromatic aberration correction Distortion correction Resize to M, S1, S2 or S3 RAW image processing - during image Playback only Multiple exposure HDR images 5 presets | Highlight Tone Priority Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) Multi Shot Noise Reduction Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination and Chromatic aberration correction Creative filters (Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Art bold effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect,Miniature effect) Multi-exposure RAW image processing - during image Playback only Resize to M or S1, S2, S3 |
| Abberration Corrections | ||
| Drive Modes | Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote), Silent single shooting, Silent continous shooting | Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s +remote), Silent single shooting, Silent continuous shooting |
| Continuous Shooting | Max. Approx. 10fps. (speed maintained for up to an infinite number of JPEGs or 31 RAW images with UDMA7 card. | Max. Approx. 7fps. (speed maintained for up to 110 images (JPEG)(with UHS-I card), 25 images (RAW)(with UHS-I card)) |
| Shutter Lag | 55ms | 60ms |
| Viewfinder Blackout | N/A | N/A |
| Live View | ||
| FrameRate | 29.97 fps | 30 fps |
| Focusing | Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face detection and Tracking AF, FlexiZone-Multi, FlexiZone-Single), Custom Movie Servo AF | Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any pointon screen) Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face detection and Tracking AF, FlexiZone-Multi, FlexiZone-Single), Tracking sensitivity (-3 to +3) and Movie Servo AF Speed (-7 to +2) |
| Metering | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor Active metering time can be changed | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor. Evaluative metering, partial metering, spot metering,center-weighted average metering. |
| Display Options | Grid overlay (x2), Histogram | Grid overlay (x3), Histogram, Electronic level |
| File Information | ||
| Still ImageType | JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0) RAW: RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant | JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.30 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), RAW: RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
| Image Size | JPEG 3:2: (L) 5472x3648, (M) 3648x2432, (S1) 2736x1824, (S2) 1920x1280, (S3) 720x480 JPEG 4:3: (L) 4864x3648, (M) 3248x2432, (S1) 2432x1824, (S2) 1696x1280, (S3) 640x480 JPEG 16:9: (L) 5472x3072, (M) 3648x2048, (S1) 2736x1536, (S2) 1920x1080, (S3) 720x408 JPEG 1:1: (L) 3648x3648, (M) 2432x2432, (S1) 1824x1824, (S2) 1280x1280, (S3) 480x480 RAW: (RAW) 5472x3648, (M-RAW) 4104x2736, (S-RAW) 2736x1824 | JPEG 3:2: (L) 6000 x 4000, (M) 3984 x 2656, (S1) 2976 x 1984, (S2) 1920x1280, (S3) 720x480 JPEG 4:3: (L) 5328x4000, (M) 3552x2664, (S1) 2656x1992, (S2) 1696x1280, (S3) 640x480 JPEG 16:9: (L) 6000x3368, (M) 3984x2240, (S1) 2976x1680, (S2) 1920x1080, (S3) 720x408 JPEG 1:1: (L) 4000x4000, (M) 2656x2656, (S1) 1984x1984, (S2) 1280x1280, (S3) 480x480 RAW: (RAW) 6000x4000, (M-RAW) 4500x3000, (S-RAW) 3000x2000 |
| Movie Type | MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Image data: H.264, Audio: AAC) | MOV / MP4 (Video: H.264 Intra frame / inter frame, Sound: Linear PCM / AAC, recording level can be manually adjusted by user) |
| Movie Size | 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50 fps) inter-frame 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps) intra or inter frame 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25) lite inter-frame 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) intra or inter frame 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps) lite inter-frame 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) inter-frame or inter-frame lite | 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50 fps) inter-frame 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.98 fps) intra or inter frame 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25) lite inter-frame 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) inter-frame 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25) lite inter-frame |
| Movie Length | Max duration 29min 59sec | Max duration 29min 59sec, Max file size 4GB (If file size exceeds 4GB a new file will be created automatically) |
| Other Information | ||
| Wireless Features | Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC | |
| GPS | Built-in | via optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver |
| Custom Functions | 18 Custom Functions | 26 Custom Functions |
| LCD Panel / Illumination | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Yes (equal to EOS-1N) | Yes |
| Sound Memo | No | No |
| Interface | ||
| Computer Interface | SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0): for computer communication and direct printing | Hi-Speed USB |
| Other Interface | HDMI mini output (HDMI-CEC compatible, output of uncompressed YCbCr 4:2:2, 8-bit for video streaming is possible, sound output via HDMI is also possible) External microphone (Stereo mini jack), Headphone socket (Stereo mini jack) | Video output (PAL/ NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI mini output (HDMI-CEC compatible), External microphone (3.5mm Stereo mini jack), Headphone socket (Stereo mini jack) |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | CompactFlash Type I (UDMA 7 compatible), SD card, SDHC card or SDXC card. High-speed writing with UHS-I type SD cards is supported | SD, SDHC or SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Batteries & Power | ||
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6N (or LP-E6) | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6N |
| Battery Life | Approx. 670 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) Approx. 640 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) | Approx. Approx: 960 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) Approx. 860 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) |
| Power Supply Battery Chargers | AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 | AC Adapter AC-E6(N), DC coupler: DR-E6, Battery charger LC-E6, Car Battery charger CBC-E6 |
| Physical Specs | ||
| Body Materials | Magnesium Alloy body covers | Polycarbonate resin with glass fiber |
| Shutter Durability Rating | 200,000 | 100,000 |
| Operating Environment | 32–104°F/0–40°C, 85% or less humidity | 32–104°F / 0–40°C, 85% or less humidity |
| Dimensions Inches | 5.85 x 4.43 x 3.08" (148.6 x 112.4 x 78.2mm) | 5.47 x 4.14 x 3.09" (139.0 x 105.2 x 78.5mm) |
| CIPA Weight | 32.10 oz (910g) | 25.75 oz (730g) |
| Accessories | ||
| Viewfinder | Eyecup, Angle Finder C, Focusing Screen Eh-A, Focusing Screen Eh-S | Eyecup Eb, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15II, Angle Finder C |
| Wireless File Transmitter | Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7 (Version 2) | Built in |
| Compatible Lenses | All EF and EF-S lenses | All EF, EF-S, TS-E and MP-E lenses |
| Battery Grip | BG-E16 Buy ► | BG-E14 Buy ► |
| Remote | Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5 | Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-6 |
| Other | Hand Strap E2 | Hand Strap E2, GP-E2 |
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