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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-T2

Portability
56
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Fujifilm X-T2 front
Portability
76
Imaging
66
Features
79
Overall
71

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Introduced November 2009
  • Updated by Canon 7D MII
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Revealed July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T3
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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon 7D and Fujifilm X-T2, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 7D was manufactured 7 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 7D scores versus the Fujifilm X-T2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Fujifilm X-T2

 7D Fujifilm X-T2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Canon 7D

 Fujifilm X-T2 7D 
RevealedJuly 2016November 2009More modern by 81 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)

Common features in the Canon 7D and Fujifilm X-T2

 7D Fujifilm X-T2 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D has got outside 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 Fujifilm X-T2 has proportions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Canon 7D and Fujifilm X-T2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 7D against the Fujifilm X-T2.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-T2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 7D and Fujifilm X-T2 is 56 and 76 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-T2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and Fujifilm X-T2.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T2 to offer more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-T2 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography advice
74
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography advice
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
75
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography advice
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (800 shots)
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography highlights
53
environment proofing
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (800 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
63
environment sealing
MP count good (24MP)
terrible battery (340 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography details
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (800 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging details
28
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
33
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Fujifilm X-T2
 Canon EOS 7DFujifilm X-T2
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 7D Fujifilm X-T2
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-11-06 2016-07-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Dual Digic 4 X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 19 325
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Fujifilm X
Available lenses 326 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860g (1.90 lbs) 507g (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9")
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 pictures 340 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II
Card slots Single Dual
Price at launch $1,050 $1,600