Canon 70D vs Canon 7D 

I've watched dozens of DSLR review videos as I'm looking for a camera. Your videos are one of best. Thanks for sharing!

thanks for watching, glad it was helpful :-)

Thank you for this video, really helpful!

The numbers are not based on exchange rates, they are based on the current sale value of the cameras in the UK and US (from Amazon for example). UK usually has more taxes duty involved which is why the prices are usually higher

I just stumbled across this channel. Best compare videos on the internet there easy to follow unlike the other ones

Great method to compare cameras!!! Good job!

While I'm late seeing this, the side-by-side style of comparing stats is far superior to other "versus" clips I've seen...nice work Saf

Good job there. Fast, strict and informative. A video test in terms of quality would be a cherry on the pie. Nevertheless, THX for this video.

Thanks for this - it helped clear up a lot of confusion after a visit to a camera shop. Very well presented and informative.

Great video, thanks for providing the comparison. I just bought a 70D yesterday and I am enjoying it very much.

Great comparison, thanks! I own a 7D and really very happy with it. The articulated touch screen is a major benefit as is the AF technology of the 70D for video recording. The rest of the features I can live without.

Did the currency exchange rate change while this video was being shot. Those prices didn't match.

Thanks for your videos. I am buying a camera soon and your videos helps me a lot on what to buy based on what I want most.

thank very much, Im one of guys who asked you to make this video , thx again :)

Thanks man, i watch your whole video very good! I tried the 70D its awesome autofocus on video touch screen

Thanks for that info just what I was looking for.

Thanks for the useful info in the video

Your eyebrows move like those from the kids in the cadburys advert.. love it :)

Really helpful. Thx saf!

Thanks for the information but still I can't decide for what will I use for my photography if 70d or 7d? I will use for photoshoots of models? Could you help me?

That was a very clear, succinct review. About 2 years ago I bought a used 7D, with a 28-135 kit lens, that had 6k activations on the shutter for $1000. It's been a great camera. Of course when I bought my 7D the 70D hadn't come out yet. Even if it had been available I'd probably have gone with the 7D anyway as I don't shoot much video and I'm not a fan of touch screen. I like the buttons and switches on the 7D which, once I got used to them, allow me to make quick changes without having to look at the back screen. To me, touch screen is gimmicky, but to each his own. Wireless would be nice to have, but with my USB 3.0 card reader, I don't have any trouble transferring pictures from my high speed CF cards to my iMac quickly. I like the heft and feel of the 7D - doesn't feel like a toy (like my SX50 does, for example). I don't know if the 70D is built with a magnesium chassis, but the 7D is and it's dust and weather proof (which I love since I shoot outdoors in inclement weather a lot). Also, I like to shoot sports and birds in flight, so I like having that extra bit of shooting capability in multi-shot mode. I think both are great Cameras and if better video capability was what I needed, and I was in the market, I'd probably go with the 70D. But for me, the magnesium build and weather proofing makes the 7D my choice. I am really looking forward to seeing what the 7D Mark II will have (if it's not just a rumor).

Thanks for this video. Its really helped me decide which camera i might like to buy in the future. The 70D seems like it will do a better job for me than the 7D in terms of video.

Great video, thanks

I like that the 70d has some bit rate settings for video. Very useful for us indie film makers and freelancers.

70D is a teenager, while 7D is a mature adult.

Great piece. But I think the 7D is more a professional choice for filmmakers. I have 2 7Ds, a 60D and the FGV modified 7D body. The 7D in film comparison is like shooting 3perf motion picture 35mm. Awesome results when viewed in a theater.

Cheers buddy, glad it was useful :-)

thanks a lot for the review . it was very useful to me .

great video guideline... thank you super saf tv.

Useful. Thank you.

So what's better?

Hi, thanks for the review. I was about to buy the 7D and the 70D seems a better option now, but ... what about weather resistance in 70D?

very Help full to understand the difference

Thanks for watching :-)

great video. would you be able to tell me how much the iso can be ramped up to on the 70d in low light without getting to much grain/noise?

d7 is full fram 70d crop fram ?

Really helpful. Thank you.

Enjoy the discuss but I need know to reset d7 for shoot in a hot weather

I love my 70D! Love the built in wireless function, it's so handy!

Thanks i seems to like it and which to get 1, used to 7d. The light requirement any idea?

hello. i just am starting in the photography world, wondering if i can use your help. i know they're two different technology, but between a sony a6000 and a canon 7d (mark 1 the old one) which one is better? thank

This video was really helpful. I now know my choice. Thanks for the info.

Would love your opinion in the 70d vs the 6d they seem about the same price just wondering which one is better my speciality is newborn photography and primarily use the 50mm 1.4 lens

Thank you for this video ! :)

really helpful video. i'm looking to find a camera for my youtube videos. 70d seem like a great camera.

Is there difference In video between the Canon 7D Mark II and the Canon 70D?

Thanks for the vid. I just bought a 70D and I am relieved. I saw a 1D on sale (used for the movie "Drive") for $1,500 which was what I paid after taxes and a deal for the 70D. I wonder if I should just calm down and enjoy the flip screen.

i have the t1i now looking to upgrade,i do a lot of still photos of wildlife how is the 70 d for shooting wildlife

Hi Saf, I'd like to mention for video the 70D is a step forward but for stills compared to 7D a step back (less modes).

Hello, and thank you for your videos, I already possesses a 500d and I busy thinking to buy me this canon 70d but I hesitated a little ... I need your remarks and your opinions please thank you

Great video as always! :)

sorry what software are using for your sreen text comparison of the 2 canon

Bruce Huang why do you say the 7D is a more professional camera?

I was just about to purchase a 7d before watching this. Now I'm thinking the 70d might be the one. Now I have to look into the 80d

Very Helpful! Ken Davis

will you be doing a canon 7d mark ii comparison?

Excellent video.

wonderful job Saf!

Dear thanks a lot for this comparison but i am still confuse which one i should buy ? I am graphic designer and i need to take a picture more professional in side the jungle or desert so take insect picture and always macro shutter takes insect mouth part legs etd so which one better

I currently have the Canon 60D, I want a second camera body.. I am going to stay with crop sensors for a bit and continue to buy some decent glass. I am probably going to wait until the Canon 7D MK II to come out to buy a new body.. I am hearing amazing things about it

so true , its not about how many mega pixel your camera come with its only how good you are with your camera , i still knew some people using 12 -14 mega pixel cameras yet they are beating the pros when its comes for good photos

so, which one you prefer? 7 or 70? i need your advice

I have used 7D but thinking about 70D..but my mind keep saying that 7D is much better for stills, doesnt matters when u compare the pixels [20.2MP nd 18MP]...not a big difference and it has got 5 modes for still but 70D has got only 3 modes...70D is mainly aiming at more featured videos..thats all..for normal still photographers 7D is the best out of 70D

Which camera is best for shooting movies and videos?

what about the material? waterproof?

i know this sounds obvious but when he said max recording length of 29:59 or 12 min of 1080, does that mean 1 take of 29:59 max or only 29:59 of video on the camera at one time. please let me know as i will use this mainly for video.

Can it be worn with just a cf card?

I don't get it if the 70 is better and newer why the price not much difference? That's what makes me having a second thought of upgrading.

The 70d has more mp's and a slightly larger sensor than the 7d. I've yet to see a side by side comparison of image quality. I'm not promoting either. Just curious.

Still will keep my 7D and wait to see what happens as regards maybe a Mk2. great review by the way

70D has time Lapse? Multiple Exposure?

Got the 70D. Flew to Alaska. 1000 pictures later I love it.

I need a help. I want to do music video clip, which is the best camera canon 7 d or canon 70 d?

Explica muy bien. Muchas gracias.

I hope they soon make a camera geared more toward the Photographer soon vs the video side

Curious about battery life with all of the new bells and whistles..I personally think canon made the 7d too good and they are probably wanting to shoot them self lol..weather sealing is important to me because of situations im in and also the toughness of the body..the couple of extra MP honestly dont make a difference to me and I have only touched my video a few times since Ive had my 7d...the 7d II rumors have been flying since they released the first 7d so Ive stopped wishing..great video!

I think that the 70D is more comparable to the 60D. I've been shooting video with the 60D and struggle with the manual focus on shoots. I'm really looking forward to the continuous auto focus featured in the 70D.

Great,great comparson!!!!!!

I had the 7D and just purchased the 70D. I am not happy with the way the 70D's Quick Dial which has been made smaller and very tight with the set button with the move arrows. It is difficult not to hit and activate the arrow when trying to use the the Quick Dial. Also, I find it difficult to have the camera info come up in the LCD after a shot. In the 7D, I was able to bring up the picture mode i.e. landscape, portrait, etc and also WB much easier. I guess that I got used to my 7D after 3 yrs of use and need more time to except the different configurations.......

Where can i get the 7d for 1299 in the US ?!!!

waiting to hear more about 7D Mark II sounds pretty exciting thus far with rumored new combined features mixed from the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 7D Mark II Rumored Specification 24.1mp APS-C Sensor | Dual Pixel CMOS AF Dual DIGIC V 10fps ISO Performance to get close to the 6D Dual Memory Card Slots 61 AF Points 3.2″ LCD Build quality is same as 5D3 DSLR GPS & Wifi $2199 ($500 more than the 7D at launch)

Is the filmmaking feature of 70d exact same quality as the 7d .???? I hear 7d is excellent in low light , ARE THEY EQUAL IN RESPECT TO FILMINNG ?

I lost my 60D. I'm not sure whether to go with a 7D or Wait for the 70 ... You Video was very good and offered a lot of insight but I'm still not sure. With my 60D I did like the swivel screen, Whereas the 7D does not .... hummm I need my camera. I don't know what to do. I'm not into video but I want something more professional if I'm getting a new camera. Help???

I'm a proud owner of the 7D. It's a fantastic camera. The 70D, an upgrade to the 60D, also looks like a great camera - and it would definitely be worth considering as an alternative to the 7D. The only thing that would put me off the 70D is the plasticy body and the fact that the 7D MK 2 is in the making.

nice work superman

I dont know why canon doesnt use the "mark" term on all cameras when they introduce new versions, e.g 10D mark II or 100D mark III instead of 50D, 60D, 500D, 600D and so on? The number series can be really confusing, especially with the new 100D coming out.

70d focusing is not good for taking pics of birds moving for me so far... there are whole threads of it if you google 70d focusing..

The 70D surly is a very good camera. It took a while to get that 19 cross point AF system from the 7D into the dual digit model (70D). We shouldn't forget indeed that the 7D is on the market for several years now. Anyway, if you consider upgrading from a 7D the most logical step is the 5D MIII and not downgrading to a 2digit camera, even though this one is very good. The 70D b.t.w. does not have a magnesium body. If you like some fun have a look at the crash test video of the 7D on DigitalRev

owner of 7D anxiously waiting for the MKII. 7D awesome camera!

looking for an actual hands on review with image/HD movie samples... everything said is published.

I'd go for the 7d due to its superior construction. I'd say that the swivel screen on the 70d is just another thing that might break. Both are great camera's, anybody should be happy with either.

for photography which is the best camera?

Exactly, the hierarchy is 4digit -> 3digit -> 2digit -> 1digit. Megapixel are for marketing purpose mainly (For people who know little about camera's but like to show off whilst amongst people who know even less). The 1Dx has 18 MP just as the 7D. Half of what the Nikon D800 has. Still we are talking about $7000,- body only.

just purchased the 70D from my friends at B&H.. will let you know what I think... I did like this video since you compared similar cameras, unlike others that compare 4 grand cameras with 1 grand cameras...and I'd like to mention.. it's not the camera that is professional or amateur.. it's the photographer who is the professional... a camera is a tool.. like a wrench and if you can't use the wrench... you can't fix the car...no matter how much that wrench cost.

thanks

how much is this in dubai sir? or maybe in u.s with lens? is this available in dubai now? just asking :)

for god sakes whats a good video camera for vlogging and videos, 70D t5i or 7d

Thanks

Not really. Would you rate the 1Ds classic as a better camera than the 70D.

People, the 7D is a monster. And the truth is that the extra 0,5mm on the sensor size doesn't make the 70d bit on. However, the 70D has a better processor (Digic 5 plus), so...slightly better on low light conditions. Between the this two, I choose the 70d but the I believe the 7D Mk II will be awesome.