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EOS 7D Mark II

Canon

EOS 7D Mark II

APS-C sports DSLR flagship with 20.2MP, 10fps burst, 65-point cross-type AF, Dual Pixel live-view AF, and pro magnesium build.

$1,799

Launch price

Released Sep 2014

vs
X100VI

Fujifilm

X100VI

Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.

$1,599

Launch price

Released Feb 2024

X100VI is 9.4 years newer.

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Wins

6categories

EOS 7D Mark II

Wins

8categories

X100VI

WildlifeSports & Action

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS 7D Mark II wins 1 categories·X100VI wins 4 categories
  • BX100VI has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 0 fps)
  • BX100VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX100VI has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 65)
  • BX100VI has higher RAW buffer depth (52 frames vs 24 frames)
  • AEOS 7D Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (670 shots vs 310 shots)

Key specs at a glance

EOS 7D Mark IIX100VI
Resolution20.2 MP40.2 MP
Sensor22.4 × 15.0 mmAPS-C
ISO max16,00012,800
Burst10 fps20 fps
IBISNo6-stop
Weight820 g521 g
Battery670 shots310 shots
4K60 fps

Size and weight, to scale

EOS 7D Mark II front view

EOS 7D Mark II

149 × 112 × 78 mm

820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

X100VI front view

X100VI

128 × 75 × 55 mm

521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

EOS 7D Mark II is 21mm wider, 38mm taller, and 23mm thicker than X100VI.

EOS 7D Mark II is 299 g heavier than X100VI.

Depth (front-to-back): 78mm EOS 7D Mark II · 55mm X100VI

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS 7D Mark II

149 × 112 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X100VI back view

X100VI

128 × 75 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS 7D Mark II

149 × 78 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X100VI top view

X100VI

128 × 55 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS 7D Mark II

22.4 × 15 mm · APS-C

336 mm² area

X100VI

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

1.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS 7D Mark II

✓ more lenses

Canon EF

300+

native lenses available

100 first-party200 third-party

X100VI: mount data unavailable

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseEOS 7D Mark IIX100VI
Portrait
1.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
3.0Limited
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
2.0Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Landscape
2.5Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Travel
4.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
3.0Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
1.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS 7D Mark II

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human face (iTR AF)

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264 (MOV / MP4)

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 148.6, 112.4, 78.2

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    670 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only EOS 7D Mark II supports it

  • Card slots

    2 vs 1 — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds CF (UDMA 7)

  • Headphone jack (3.5mm)

    Only EOS 7D Mark II supports it

Reasons to choose

X100VI

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, H.264

  • IBIS effectiveness

    6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3

  • AF points / zones

    425 vs 65 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    52 frames vs 24 frames — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only X100VI supports it

Both cameras share

  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Microphone jack (3.5mm)Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

EOS 7D Mark II

Pros

  • 10fps with 65 cross-type AF points
  • Dual DIGIC 6 + Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • CF + SD dual card slots
  • Weather-sealed magnesium body
  • Built-in GPS

Cons

  • 20MP resolution behind newer bodies
  • No 4K video (1080p60 max)
  • No Wi-Fi built-in
  • DSLR platform aging

X100VI

Pros

  • Unique fixed 23mm lens
  • 40MP sensor
  • Film simulations
  • Compact street camera

Cons

  • Fixed lens only
  • No interchangeable lenses
  • Premium price

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS 7D Mark II
X100VI
Resolution
20.2 MP
40.2 MP+99%
Sensor type
APS-C CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor size
22.4 × 15.0 mm
23.5 x 15.7 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS 7D Mark II
X100VI
Aperture
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
35 mm
EOS 7D Mark II
X100VI
Processor
Dual DIGIC 6
X-Processor 5
EOS 7D Mark II
X100VI
ISO min (native)
100−25 less
125
ISO max (native)
16,000+0.3 stops
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
51,200
EOS 7D Mark II
X100VI
Shutter type
Mechanical focal-plane + electronic
Lens Shutter + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/180000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, EOS 7D Mark II or X100VI?

X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for EOS 7D Mark II — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS 7D Mark II and X100VI?

EOS 7D Mark II is 20.2 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS 7D Mark II and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?

EOS 7D Mark II does not have IBIS, while X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 7D Mark II or the X100VI?

EOS 7D Mark II reaches 10 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS 7D Mark II and X100VI?

EOS 7D Mark II weighs 820 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the X100VI is 299 g lighter.

Do the EOS 7D Mark II and X100VI record 4K video?

EOS 7D Mark II: Full HD (1920 × 1080). X100VI: 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS 7D Mark II and X100VI weather sealed?

EOS 7D Mark II: Yes. X100VI: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 670 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 7D Mark II and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the EOS 7D Mark II the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS 7D Mark II launched at $1,799 and X100VI at $1,599. The X100VI is $200 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.