Canon 7D vs Pentax K-7
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Canon 7D vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
- Introduced November 2009
- New Model is Canon 7D MII
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released October 2009
- Updated by Pentax K-5
Canon 7D vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon 7D and Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 7D was manufactured 2 months later than the K-7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 7D scores against the K-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 7D vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D and Pentax K-7. The entire galleries are available at Canon 7D Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Pentax K-7
7D | K-7 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Canon 7D
K-7 | 7D | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 7D and Pentax K-7
7D | K-7 | |||
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Released | November 2009 | October 2009 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon 7D vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D offers 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) whilst the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Examine the Canon 7D and Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 7D versus the K-7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 7D and K-7 is 56 and 60 respectively.
Canon 7D vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and K-7.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 7D to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.
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Canon 7D vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Canon EOS 7D | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 7D | Pentax K-7 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-11-06 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual Digic 4 | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4672 x 3104 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 2000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 326 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 13.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 860 gr (1.90 lb) | 750 gr (1.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 66 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | 854 | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 photographs | 980 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,050 | $599 |