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Canon 7D vs Canon 90D

Portability
56
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Canon EOS 90D front
Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Canon 7D vs Canon 90D Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Launched November 2009
  • New Model is Canon 7D MII
Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Superseded the Canon 80D
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Canon 7D vs Canon 90D Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 7D and Canon 90D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and 90D (33MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 7D was introduced 10 years prior to the 90D which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 7D scores versus the 90D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Canon 90D

 7D 90D 

Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Canon 7D

 90D 7D 
RevealedAugust 2019November 2009More modern by 119 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 7D and Canon 90D

 7D 90D 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Canon 7D vs Canon 90D Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 7D enjoys exterior measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Canon 90D has measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 7D and Canon 90D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 7D against the 90D.

Canon 7D vs Canon 90D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7D and 90D is 56 and 60 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Canon 90D top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Canon 90D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D and 90D.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon 90D to provide you with more detail using its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 7D will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 7D vs Canon 90D sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Canon 90D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Canon 90D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography highlights
Canon 90D Portrait photography highlights
74
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
83
has manual focus
high sensor resolution (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D as a Street photography camera
Canon 90D as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D as a Sports photography camera
Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery pack (800 per charge)
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (1,300 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D Travel photography details
Canon 90D Travel photography details
54
weather proofing
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (800 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
78
great battery (1,300 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
high sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D Landscape photography features
Canon 90D Landscape photography features
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
low battery pack (800 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
high sensor resolution (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (1,300 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D Vlogging highlights
Canon 90D Vlogging highlights
29
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
71
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 7D vs Canon 90D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Canon 90D
 Canon EOS 7DCanon EOS 90D
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 7D Canon EOS 90D
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-11-06 2019-08-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 4 DIGIC 8
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 33 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 6960 x 4640
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 19 45
Cross focus points - 45
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860 grams (1.90 lb) 701 grams (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 854 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 images 1300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 LP-E6N
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,050 $1,199