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Canon EOS 7D Mark II was announced in 2014 and is an APS-C (22.4 x 15 mm) DSLR camera with 20.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 16,000 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS 7D Mark II.
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
Here we are comparing Canon EOS 7D Mark II to its predecessor EOS 7D and displaying the major changes.
| UPGRADES | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | vs | Canon EOS 7D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Sensor Resolution | 20.2 Megapixel | vs | 18.0 Megapixel |
| Higher Native ISO | 16,000 | vs | 6,400 |
| Higher Boosted ISO | 51,200 | vs | 12,800 |
| Max Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 | vs | 5184 x 3456 |
| Timelapse Recording | vs | ||
| More Focus Points | 65 | vs | 19 |
| Center Autofocus | vs | ||
| Tracking Autofocus | vs | ||
| Higher Resolution Screen | 1,040k dot | vs | 920k dot |
| Higher Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps | vs | 8.0 fps |
| Lower Min Metering | 0 EV | vs | +1 EV |
| Higher DxO Low Light ISO | 1082 | vs | 854 |
| Higher DxO Color Depth | 22.4 | vs | 22.0 |
| Higher DxO Dynamic Range | 11.8 | vs | 11.7 |
| Higher DxO Overall Score | 70 | vs | 66 |
| Interval Recording | vs | ||
| Higher USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) | vs | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Speaker | Mono | vs | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | vs | Mono |
| Headphone Output | vs | ||
| Built-in GPS | vs | ||
| More Storage Slots | 2 | vs | 1 |
| DOWNGRADES | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | vs | Canon EOS 7D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavier | 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz) | vs | 860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz) |
| Shorter Battery Life | 670 shots | vs | 800 shots |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs EOS 7D.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 1,040k dot resolution.
Camera has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 1x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II features a 20.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.4 x 15 mm and a total area of 336 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 16,000 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode.
Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Canon EOS 7D Mark II's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:
| Sensor | Dimensions | Area | Aspect Ratio | Crop Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Medium Format | 44 x 33 mm | 1452 mm2 | 4:3 | 0.79x |
 | Full Frame | 36 x 24 mm | 864 mm2 | 3:2 | 1x |
 | APS-H | 27 x 18 mm | 486 mm2 | 3:2 | 1.3x |
 | APS-C | 23.6 x 15.6 mm | 368.2 mm2 | 3:2 | 1.5x |
.webp) | APS-C (Canon) | 22.4 x 15 mm | 336 mm2 | 3:2 | 1.6x |
 | Micro Four Thirds | 17.4 x 13 mm | 226.2 mm2 | 4:3 | 2x |
 | 1-inch | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 116.2 mm2 | 3:2 | 2.7x |
 | 1/1.7-inch | 7.44 x 5.58 mm | 41.5 mm2 | 4:3 | 4.7x |
 | 1/2.3-inch | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 28.1 mm2 | 4:3 | 5.6x |
Camera is equipped with Dual DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4104 x 2736 (M-Raw), 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II has Canon EF/EF-S lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.6x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.6.
The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II comes with LP-E6N battery pack with battery life of 670 shots.
The camera has two card slots - one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) and one for CompactFlash (UDMA 7).
Canon EOS 7D Mark II has Electronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 65 (65 cross-type) focusing points and from -3 to +18 EV detection range There is also face detection feature which automatically finds and focuses on faces.
Camera's exposure metering ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec. Flash compensation can be set from -3 to +3 EV with 1/3 or 1/2 EV step increments.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II has dimensions of 149 x 112 x 78 mm (5.87 x 4.41 x 3.07"). It weighs 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.
149 mm (5.87")
112 mm (4.41")
112 mm (4.41")
78 mm (3.07")
Canon EOS 7D Mark II dimensions
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Canon EOS 7D Mark II is suitable for six different types of photography.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Landscape photography.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.
We evaluate Canon EOS 7D Mark II and give score of 72 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
We give Canon EOS 7D Mark II a score of 68 for Sensor parameters.
We give Canon EOS 7D Mark II a score of 71 for Photo parameters.
We give Canon EOS 7D Mark II a score of 32 for Video parameters.
We give Canon EOS 7D Mark II a score of 84 for Focusing parameters.
We give Canon EOS 7D Mark II a score of 73 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
We give Canon EOS 7D Mark II a score of 86 for Connectivity parameters.
We give Canon EOS 7D Mark II a score of 72 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:
