Canon EOS 7D Mark II Detailed Review

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In additional EOS 7D Mark II was introduced by Canon in September 2014. It belongs to the Amateur DSLRs category.

Canon is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Canon.

Brand Canon
Category DSLR
Date 09/2014
Sensor Properties

The EOS 7D Mark II has a APS-C CMOS sensor with size of 22 x 15 mm² (0.88″ x 0.59″).

Picture of EOS 7D Mark II’s sensor compared to popular format.

Infographic: EOS 7D Mark II comparing sensor sizes

The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm.

The EOS 7D Mark II’s sensor has resolution of 20 megapixel.

The EOS 7D Mark II features a mechanism for automatic sensor cleaning.

Format APS-C
Sensor area 22.30 x 14.90mm²
(0.88″ x 0.59″)
Type CMOS
Resolution (physical) 20.90 megapixel
Resolution (effective) 20.20 megapixel
Pixel size 16.60 µm²
Sensor cleaning
RAW support
Continuous 10 frames/second
Lens
Interchangeable lens
Mount Canon EF, EF-S
Viewfinder Properties

The EOS 7D Mark II has an optical viewfinder with a penta prism. Viewfinders with a penta prism are typical for enthusiast and professional DSLRs. The viewfinder covers 100% of the field of view and has a magnification of 0.60x, an above average value for a viewfinder like this.

Type Optical (Penta prism)
Coverage 100%
Magnification 0.60x
Dioptric correction
Shutter

The EOS 7D Mark II’s shutter speed varies from 1/8000s to 30s.

Max. shutter speed 1/8000s
Min. shutter speed 30s
Sensitivity Properties

The EOS 7D Mark II’s sensitivity is from 100 ISO and 16000 ISO.

Also, Canon’s sensitivity can be boosted to 51200. Therefore, ISO boosting will lead to growth noise.

Automatic
Min. sensitivity 100 ISO
Max. sensitivity 16000 ISO
Boost 51200 ISO
Exposure Modes

The EOS 7D Mark II supports all general exposure modes.

The Canon allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

Multi-Segment
Average
Partial
Spot
Auto Focus Properties

The EOS 7D Mark II’s auto focus processor has 65 AF points. The main point is about that the more points the autofocus has then preferably. If AF has more points then you have a better opportunity to have a focus at the interesting area. In addition, It is a big advantage in a difficult condition. For example, when doing macross.

Manual focusing is available in the Canon. Even in complicated location.

Type Phase Detection, Contrast Detection
AF points 65
Manual focusing
Flash Specs

The EOS 7D Mark II has a built-in flash with a diapason of up to 11m (37 ft.). That range will fit for almost all occasion.

Built-in
Range 11.00m
(37 ft.)
Hot shoe
Display Specs

The EOS 7D Mark II features a monitor with a diagonal of 76.00mm (3.0 in.) and a resolution of c. 1.04 megapixel. That’s about average.

Unfortunately, the EOS 7D Mark II’s monitor is not articulated. That can make it tricky to frame your subject in some situations, e.g. when taking selfies.

The EOS 7D Mark II does not feature a touch screen.

Display characteristics at a glance:

Type LCD
Size 76.00mm (diagonal)
(3.0 in.)
Resolution 1.04 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs

EOS 7D Mark II video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel.

Also the camera is equipped with an external microphone.

Canon EOS 7D Mark II Video parameters:

Max. resolution 1920 x 1080 pixel
…with frame rates 24 frames/second
25 frames/second
30 frames/second
External microphone
Connectivity & Wireless Specs

Built-in wireless connectivity is not available with the Canon. You will need appropriate accessories to wirelessly transfer images between camera and smartphone.

However, the camera can be controlled over a wired connection.

Connect the Canon to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

USB 3.0 is already supported by the Canon. USB 3.0 greatly speeds up transferring images and videos to the computer.

Connection parameters:

WiFi
Bluetooth
NFC
Remote (wired)
Remote (infrared)
Apps
HDMI (standard)
HDMI (mini)
HDMI (micro)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB Micro
USB Mini
USB-C
Custom
Memory

The camera uses CompactFlash cards.

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

Slots 2
Memory cards SD
SDHC
SDXC
CompactFlash
Battery

The Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a LP-E6N LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 670 shots. It`s enough for one day or more.

The EOS 7D Mark II’s battery battery parameters:

Type LP-E6N LiIon
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life 670 photos
Size

The Canon EOS 7D Mark II’s dimensions are 148.6 x 112.4 x 78.2mm³. (5.9″ x 4.4″ x 3.1″). That’s the body only, without lens. The camera’s weight is a rather considerable 910 grams (29.4 oz.). Add to this the weight of the lens.

Here is front and top view of the EOS 7D Mark II:

Dimensions Comparison

For a better idea of the size of the camera, takes a look off camera and ID card comparison image.

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