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EOS 7D vs 120N
Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable; only the EOS 7D is weather sealed.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 7DCanon · 2009 | 120NHolga |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £95 | £29Best |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | — |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | — |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | — |
| Autofocus | 19-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view | — |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | — |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA) | — |
| Weight | 910g (with battery) | — |
| Dimensions | 148.2 × 110.7 × 73.5mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x | — |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots | — |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Fixed lens |
| Memory Cards | Single CompactFlash slot | — |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, AV out, 3.5mm mic jack, N3 remote | — |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS 7D
120N
Portrait
5.3/10
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Street
4.5/10
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Travel
4.5/10
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Wedding & Events
5.0/10
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Documentary
4.8/10
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Sports & Action
5.8/10
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Landscape
4.7/10
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Wildlife
6.2/10
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Casual
2.7/10
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Food
3.8/10
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Macro
3.6/10
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Architecture
4.4/10
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Astrophotography
4.7/10
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Fun & simple
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7.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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