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EOS 7D

Classic APS-C sports DSLR with 18MP, 8fps burst, 19-point cross-type AF, Dual DIGIC 4, and weather-sealed magnesium body.

$1,699

Launch price

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EOS 7D

Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

18 MP

Sensor

22.3 × 14.9 mm

ISO max

6,400

Burst

8 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

820 g

Battery

800 shots

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Sensor size

Canon EOS 7D

22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C

332 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Canon EF mount

100

First-party

200

Third-party

300+

Total available

Mount introduced 1987

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Canon EOS 7D front view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

148 × 111 × 74 mm · 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)

Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Limited
1.0/ 10

Sports & Action

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor sports

Video & Hybrid

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Log profile (Standard picture styles) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 800 shots/charge — all-day shooting
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for field conditions

Vlogging

Limited
1.0/ 10
  • · Mic jack for external audio

Pros

  • 8fps with 19 cross-type AF points
  • Dual DIGIC 4 image processors
  • 100% viewfinder with electronic level
  • Weather-sealed magnesium alloy body
  • Full HD 1080p video

Cons

  • 18MP resolution dated today
  • Single CF card slot
  • No Wi-Fi or GPS
  • 1080p limited to 30fps
  • DSLR platform aging

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Canon EOS 7D

Sensor

Resolution18 MP
Sensor typeAPS-C CMOS
Sensor size22.3 × 14.9 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorDual DIGIC 4

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)6,400
ISO max (expanded)12,800

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical focal-plane
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec

Autofocus

AF system19-point all cross-type phase-detect AF
AF points / zones19
AF low-light limit-0.5 EV
Eye AFNo
Animal / bird AFNo

Burst

Burst (mechanical)8 fps
Burst (electronic)8 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth23 frames

Video

Max resolutionFull HD (1920 × 1080)
4K max frame rate0 fps
1080p max frame rate30 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard picture styles
CodecsH.264 (MOV)

Stabilization

Stabilization typeLens IS only
In-body stabilization (IBIS)No
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight820 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)148.2 × 110.7 × 73.5 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryLP-E6
Battery life (CIPA)800 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesCF (UDMA 6)

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOptical pentaprism
EVF magnification1 ×

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeFixed Clear View II
TouchscreenNo

Connectivity

USBUSB 2.0
HDMIMini HDMI
Wi-FiNo
BluetoothNo
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountCanon EF