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Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm X-T1

Portability
55
Imaging
63
Features
80
Overall
69
Canon EOS 7D Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65

Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm X-T1 Key Specs

Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon 7D
Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T2
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Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm X-T1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm X-T1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 7D MII was introduced 6 months later than the Fujifilm X-T1 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 7D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 7D MII scores against the Fujifilm X-T1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Fujifilm X-T1

 7D MII Fujifilm X-T1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Canon 7D MII

 Fujifilm X-T1 7D MII 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Fujifilm X-T1

 7D MII Fujifilm X-T1 
ReleasedSeptember 2014April 2014Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm X-T1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 7D MII enjoys external dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T1 has specifications of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 7D MII against the Fujifilm X-T1.

Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm X-T1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7D MII and Fujifilm X-T1 is 55 and 79 respectively.

Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm X-T1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm X-T1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D MII and Fujifilm X-T1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon 7D MII to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm X-T1 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D MII Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
75
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D MII Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography advice
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
75
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Sports photography camera
69
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (670 shots)
67
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Travel photography camera
58
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery (670 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 7D MII
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1
70
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (670 per charge)
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D MII Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging details
29
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 7D MII vs Fujifilm X-T1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D MII and Fujifilm X-T1
 Canon EOS 7D Mark IIFujifilm X-T1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 7D Mark II Fujifilm X-T1
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-15 2014-04-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 (dual) EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.4 x 15mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 336.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 16000 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 65 -
Cross type focus points 65 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Fujifilm X
Available lenses 326 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD (RGBW)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 8.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings - Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 910 gr (2.01 pounds) 440 gr (0.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1082 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Card slots Two 1
Price at launch $1,086 $1,300