Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-T2
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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 7D & Fujifilm X-T2. The entire galleries are available at Canon 7D Gallery & Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Fujifilm X-T2
7D | Fujifilm X-T2 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Canon 7D
Fujifilm X-T2 | 7D | |||
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Revealed | July 2016 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 81 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 7D and Fujifilm X-T2
7D | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Specifications
Canon EOS 7D | Fujifilm X-T2 | |
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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 |