Canon 5D vs Canon 7D
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Canon 5D vs Canon 7D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
- Launched November 2005
- Updated by Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
- Released November 2009
- Successor is Canon 7D MII

Canon 5D vs Canon 7D Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Canon 5D and Canon 7D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both sold by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and 7D (18MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and 7D (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

The 5D was unveiled 5 years before the 7D which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the 5D matches up vs the 7D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 5D vs Canon 7D Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D & Canon EOS 7D. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5D Gallery & Canon 7D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Canon 7D
5D | 7D |
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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Canon 5D
7D | 5D | |||
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Released | November 2009 | ![]() | November 2005 | More modern by 48 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5D and Canon 7D
5D | 7D | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon 5D vs Canon 7D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D features exterior dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Canon 7D has proportions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 5D and Canon 7D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 5D and the 7D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D and 7D is 55 and 56 respectively.

Canon 5D vs Canon 7D Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D and 7D.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 7D will provide you with more detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 5D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 5D vs Canon 7D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5D vs Canon 7D Specifications
Canon EOS 5D | Canon EOS 7D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 5D | Canon EOS 7D |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2005-11-12 | 2009-11-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic II | Dual Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4368 x 2912 | 5184 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 19 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Canon EF/EF-S |
Total lenses | 250 | 326 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash options | External | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 895 gr (1.97 pounds) | 860 gr (1.90 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | 22.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 1368 | 854 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 images | 800 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-511A | LP-E6 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $2,780 | $1,050 |