Canon EOS Rebel SL1 vs Canon EOS 7D

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS 7D
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS Rebel SL1EOS 7D
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel SL2
      MSRP$799.99/£799 with 18-55mm STM
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS 7D
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels18.5 Megapixel19.0 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel18.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS 7D
      ProcessorDIGIC 5Dual DIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34565184 x 3456
      Other Resolutions5184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456,3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1456, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 4805184 x 3456, 3888 x 2592, 3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Kelvin, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
      Auto, Day Light, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature setting
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS 7D
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points919
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS 7D
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS 7D
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD, liquid-crystal
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS 7D
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.87x1x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS 7D
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps8.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 8 fps at 18 MP for up to 130 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps at 18 MP for up to 25 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS 7D
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Flash Range9.40 m12.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL with Canon Speedlite EX-series
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless Speedlite EX Control
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS 7D
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAuto: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
      Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
      Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Manual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Program, Auto, Creative Auto
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS 7D
      DxO Low Light ISO843854
      DxO Color Depth21.822.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.311.7
      DxO Overall Score6366
      Video Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS 7D
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      640 x 480p @ 25/29.97 fps
      Yes
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264, Motion JPEGH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS 7D
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Canon N3 Control Input
      1 x Mini-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS 7D
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control RC-6 N3 connector
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS 7D
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32-104°F/0-40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS 7D
      Dimensions117 x 91 x 69 mm (4.61 x 3.58 x 2.72")148 x 111 x 74 mm (5.83 x 4.37 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz)860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.7 x 9.3 x 6"
      Package Weight4.2 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS 7D
      Battery PackLP-E12LP-E6
      Battery Life380 shots800 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA 7)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS 7D
      Self Timer 2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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