Canon EOS 70D vs Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Canon EOS 70D: 2013 ; Canon EOS 7D Mark II: 2014
- Weight: Canon EOS 70D: 755 g ; Canon EOS 7D Mark II: 910 g
- Sensor size: Canon EOS 70D: 22.5 x 15 mm ; Canon EOS 7D Mark II: 22.4 x 15 mm
- Sensor resolution: Canon EOS 70D: 5505 x 3670 ; Canon EOS 7D Mark II: 5486 x 3682
- Max. video mode: Canon EOS 70D: 1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) ; Canon EOS 7D Mark II: 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
- Battery: Canon EOS 70D: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6 ; Canon EOS 7D Mark II: Battery Pack LP-E6N (or LP-E6)
Best for
The available specifications do not establish a clear advantage for a particular use. Choose based on the features you need below.
| Specification | Canon EOS 70D | Canon EOS 7D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | EOS 70D | EOS 7D Mark II |
| Year | 2013 | 2014 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 139 x 104.3 x 78.5 mm | 148.6 x 112.4 x 78.2 mm |
| Weight | 755 g | 910 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor size | 22.5 x 15 mm | 22.4 x 15 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 5505 x 3670 | 5486 x 3682 |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (25600 with boost) | Auto, 100-16000 (expandable to 51200) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Partial | Evaluative, Partial, Center-weighted, Spot |
| White balance presets | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) | 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Type I CompactFlash |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6 | Battery Pack LP-E6N (or LP-E6) |