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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-H1

Portability
56
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Fujifilm X-H1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-H1 Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Announced November 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon 7D MII
Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-H2
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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-H1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 7D and Fujifilm X-H1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 7D was brought out 9 years before the Fujifilm X-H1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-H1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 7D scores vs the Fujifilm X-H1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Fujifilm X-H1

 7D Fujifilm X-H1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Canon 7D

 Fujifilm X-H1 7D 
LaunchedFebruary 2018November 2009Fresher by 100 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 7D and Fujifilm X-H1

 7D Fujifilm X-H1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-H1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 7D has outer measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-H1 has measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon 7D and Fujifilm X-H1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 7D compared to the Fujifilm X-H1.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-H1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7D and Fujifilm X-H1 is 56 and 61 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-H1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-H1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and Fujifilm X-H1.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-H1 to deliver extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older 7D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-H1 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-H1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-H1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 7D
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H1
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D Street photography features
Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography features
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-H1 as a Sports photography camera
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 CIPA)
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (310 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography features
54
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (800 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
bad battery life (310 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 7D
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H1
63
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery life (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging advice
29
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
35
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-H1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Fujifilm X-H1
 Canon EOS 7DFujifilm X-H1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 7D Fujifilm X-H1
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-11-06 2018-02-14
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 4 X-Processor Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 19 325
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Fujifilm X
Total lenses 326 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.75x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 860 gr (1.90 lb) 673 gr (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 854 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 pictures 310 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One Two
Cost at release $1,050 $1,300