Canon 7D vs Fujifilm SL300

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon 7D vs Fujifilm SL300, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The 7D was brought out 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm SL300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the 7D matches up vs the Fujifilm SL300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 7D and Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 7D Gallery and Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon 7D features outer measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL300 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 7D vs Fujifilm SL300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 7D against the Fujifilm SL300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 7D and Fujifilm SL300 is 56 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 7D featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 7D will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.