Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-A5

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon 7D and Fujifilm X-A5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 7D was launched 9 years before the Fujifilm X-A5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 7D grades vs the Fujifilm X-A5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 7D and Fujifilm X-A5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 7D Gallery and Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 7D features outside dimensions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-A5 has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 7D compared to the Fujifilm X-A5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and Fujifilm X-A5 is 56 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D and Fujifilm X-A5.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-A5 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 7D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.